Defensa y Justicia will be desperate for their first win of the Liga Profesional campaign after a disappointing opening and narrow defeat to Godoy Cruz last time out. With issues off the field involving coach Sebastian Beccacece and a frustration with the Defensa's transfer market dealings - all is not well with the club. Velez Sarsfield picked up their first win of the league campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Rosario Central last time out. After their success in Copa Libertadores, Velez have struggled to see that translate to their league form thus far but finding goals from other areas of the field has seen an upturn in performance. 1:2
Adonis Frias has seen interest from Spanish side Elche and may not be involved as a transfer draws closer. Similarly, Carlos Rotondi has interest from Cruz Azul which could affect his availability for this one. Velez Sarsfield will likely field an unchanged side after their first league win.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 8 of Velez Sarsfield's last 9 games (Liga Profesional). Defensa y Justicia are undefeated in their last 13 home matches (Liga Profesional). Defensa y Justicia have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches against Velez Sarsfield in all competitions. Velez Sarsfield have failed to win their last 6 away matches (Liga Profesional).
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