Platense vs Vélez Sarsfield Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 14 Mar 2026

Primera División Betting Preview: Platense vs Vélez Sarsfield

Platense square off against Vélez Sarsfield, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Saturday 14 March.

Vélez Sarsfield have a strong chance against Platense and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -167 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

Platense played Newell's Old Boys on the road in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw. El Calamar had the majority of the ball boasting 62% possession and seven shots on target, with Augusto Lotti getting the goal.

Vélez Sarsfield played Tigre away from home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw. Guillermo Barros Schelotto's men managed three shots on goal and enjoyed 60% possession, while Braian Romero was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

We saw Platense draw 0-0 at home to Vélez when the teams last went head-to-head. The previous 6 H2H meetings have involved three Platense wins, one Vélez victory and two draws.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Vélez Sarsfield	9	5	4	0	10	5	5	10:5	19
9	Platense	9	3	5	1	6	4	2	6:4	14

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3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 7.5 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. Platense have had 51.5% possession and 4.1 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 0.7 goals from 6.7 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.1 corners.

Augusto Lotti is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Ignacio Vazquez, Franco Zapiola and Tomas Nasif each have 1. Nicolas Retamar and Juan Gauto are tied for the most assists on 1.

Vélez have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, with an average of 1.0 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 51.7% possession, 3.4 corners awarded and 5.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 8.5 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Matias Pellegrini has landed 3 goals, Manuel Lanzini 2, with Braian Romero and two others scoring 1. Diego Valdes has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Platense predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matías Borgogno (GK), Juan Ignacio Saborido, Ignacio Vazquez, Víctor Cuesta, Celías Ingenthron, Maximiliano Amarfil, Bautista Merlini, Guido Mainero, Franco Zapiola, Juan Carlos Gauto, Gonzalo Lencina.

Vélez Sarsfield predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Alvaro Montero (GK), Thiago Silvero, Emanuel Mammana, Lisandro Magallan, Elias Gomez, Claudio Baeza, Lucas Robertone, Tobias Andrada, Manuel Lanzini, Alex Veron, Florian Monzon.

Platense vs Vélez Sarsfield Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into Platense vs Vélez Sarsfield with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle, key player props and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

Vélez Sarsfield +0.25 at -167 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this Primera División clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the Primera División experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.

Key Platense vs Vélez Sarsfield league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vélez in 9 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vélez in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vélez in 14 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Platense in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Platense in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Platense in 3 consecutive games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 70% based on their in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Vélez Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -167 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Platense 0 - 1 Vélez

There are odds of +460 available that Vélez land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Manuel Lanzini To Score +850

Manuel Lanzini (Vélez) can be backed to find the net at +850. There are appealing odds on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer pick and we think this is an attractive wager for him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Manuel Lanzini Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+850

First

+1700

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Corners Prediction

Platense To Have Most Corners -120

Platense have had the most corners in seven straight home games. We’re keen to take odds of -120 that Platense are awarded the most corners.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Platense

Total

7.20 4.10 3.10

Home

7.20 5.00 2.20

Away

7.60 3.50 4.10

Vélez

Total

8.80 3.40 5.40

Home

8.90 4.80 4.10

Away

10.20 5.10 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-105

Under 8.5

-133

Platense Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-143

Vélez Corners

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-109

Most Corners

1

-120

X

+575

2

+130

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Platense vs Vélez Sarsfield Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have betting odds of +175 for Platense to win this Primera División clash, while you could instead opt for Vélez Sarsfield at +190, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +180.

Should you want to back Platense to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -127 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Vélez have been chalked up at -114.

The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. If you anticipate that a minimum of one side can manage a clean sheet, you might want to take the -179 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+175

X

+180

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

-118

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-238

X2

-233

Draw No Bet

1

-127

2

-114

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+125

2 Hcp +0.25

-167

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-286

Over 2.5

+210

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-179

There is +310 available that Braian Romero finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +600.

Braian Romero (Vélez)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Matias Pellegrini (Vélez)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Augusto Diego Lotti (Platense)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Leonardo Heredia (Platense)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Florian Monzón (Vélez)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Juan Carlos Gauto (Platense)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Diego Valdés (Vélez)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Manuel Lanzini (Vélez)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Bautista Merlini (Platense)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Franco Zapiola (Platense)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Guido Mainero (Platense)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Platense vs Vélez Sarsfield Lineups & Team News

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