Estudiantes La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – March 02

Estudiantes La Plata

W L W W D

2nd place in League

0-1

02/03/2026 18:15

Velez Sarsfield

L L W D D

6th place in League

Argentine Division 1

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Estudiantes La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield on March 02, 2026 (kick-off: 18:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Estudiantes La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield preview before placing for you.

Estudiantes La Plata are currently 2nd with 31 points after 16 matches.
Velez Sarsfield sit 6th with 28 points from 16 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Estudiantes La Plata to win with probability 43%.
Head-to-head history favors Velez Sarsfield, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Estudiantes La Plata have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

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Weather

18:15

2026-03-02

Estudiantes La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield - Prediction & Odds

Estudiantes La Plata

Velez Sarsfield

2026-03-02 18:15

STANDINGS UP TO 02/03/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Independiente Rivadavia	34	16	10	4	2	29	15	14
02 Estudiantes La Plata	31	16	9	4	3	19	7	12
03 Boca Juniors	30	16	8	6	2	22	9	13
04 River Plate	29	16	9	2	5	22	12	10
05 Argentinos Juniors	29	16	8	5	3	17	13	4
06 Velez Sarsfield	28	16	7	7	2	18	12	6
07 Rosario Central	28	16	8	4	4	20	16	4
08 Belgrano	26	16	7	5	4	17	13	4
09 Talleres Cordoba	26	16	7	5	4	17	13	4
10 Gimnasia La Plata	26	16	8	2	6	19	19	0
11 Independiente	24	16	6	6	4	24	20	4
12 Lanus	24	16	6	6	4	18	15	3
13 CA Huracan	22	16	5	7	4	17	13	4
14 San Lorenzo	22	16	5	7	4	14	14	0
15 Club Atlético Unión	21	16	5	6	5	24	20	4
16 Racing Club	21	16	5	6	5	17	15	2
17 Instituto AC Cordoba	21	16	6	3	7	17	17	0
18 Barracas Central	21	16	5	6	5	15	15	0
19 Club Atletico Tigre	20	16	4	8	4	18	15	3
20 Defensa Y Justicia	19	16	4	7	5	18	21	-3
21 Sarmiento Junin	19	16	6	1	9	13	20	-7
22 Gimnasia Mendoza	19	16	5	4	7	14	22	-8
23 Banfield	18	16	5	3	8	17	19	-2
24 CA Platense	16	16	3	7	6	10	15	-5
25 Central Cordoba SDE	16	16	4	4	8	11	21	-10
26 Newells Old Boys	15	16	3	6	7	15	27	-12
27 Atletico Tucuman	14	16	3	5	8	15	20	-5
28 Deportivo Riestra	11	16	1	8	7	5	12	-7
29 Aldosivi Mar del Plata	8	16	0	8	8	6	19	-13
30 Estudiantes Rio Cuarto	5	16	1	2	13	5	24	-19

2nd Stage	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Argentinos Juniors	9	3	3	0	0	7	2	5
02 Velez Sarsfield	9	3	3	0	0	5	1	4
03 Barracas Central	9	3	3	0	0	3	0	3
04 Independiente	6	3	2	0	1	3	1	2
05 Gimnasia Mendoza	6	3	2	0	1	3	1	2
06 Gimnasia La Plata	6	3	2	0	1	4	3	1
07 Instituto AC Cordoba	6	3	2	0	1	3	2	1
08 Atletico Tucuman	5	3	1	2	0	2	0	2
09 Newells Old Boys	4	3	1	1	1	3	3	0
10 Banfield	4	3	1	1	1	3	3	0
11 Independiente Rivadavia	4	3	1	1	1	3	3	0
12 Rosario Central	4	3	1	1	1	2	2	0
13 CA Huracan	4	3	1	1	1	2	2	0
14 Racing Club	4	3	1	1	1	3	4	-1
15 Defensa Y Justicia	4	3	1	1	1	3	5	-2
16 Estudiantes Rio Cuarto	4	3	1	1	1	1	3	-2
17 Talleres Cordoba	3	3	1	0	2	5	4	1
18 Deportivo Riestra	3	3	1	0	2	4	3	1
19 Estudiantes La Plata	3	2	1	0	1	3	2	1
20 Club Atletico Tigre	3	2	1	0	1	3	2	1
21 Belgrano	3	2	1	0	1	2	2	0
22 Lanus	3	2	1	0	1	1	1	0
23 Sarmiento Junin	3	3	1	0	2	6	7	-1
24 San Lorenzo	3	3	1	0	2	1	2	-1
25 Central Cordoba SDE	3	3	1	0	2	1	3	-2
26 Club Atlético Unión	1	2	0	1	1	2	4	-2
27 Aldosivi Mar del Plata	1	3	0	1	2	2	4	-2
28 Boca Juniors	1	2	0	1	1	2	5	-3
29 CA Platense	1	3	0	1	2	3	8	-5
30 River Plate	0	3	0	0	3	0	3	-3

Head To Head

08/07/2025 19:30

Estudiantes La Plata

0 - 2

Velez Sarsfield

ARG ISC

21/12/2024 20:00

Velez Sarsfield

0 - 3

Estudiantes La Plata

ARG CT

23/09/2024 20:00

Velez Sarsfield

2 - 0

Estudiantes La Plata

ARG D1

05/05/2024 14:30

Estudiantes La Plata

1 - 1

Velez Sarsfield

ARG D1

07/05/2023 20:00

Estudiantes La Plata

2 - 0

Velez Sarsfield

ARG D1

17/10/2022 15:30

Velez Sarsfield

4 - 0

Estudiantes La Plata

ARG D1

Estudiantes La Plata

33%

Draw

17%

Velez Sarsfield

50%

Estudiantes La Plata Last 6 matches

25/02/2026 18:30

Newells Old Boys 0 - 2 Estudiantes La Plata ARG D1

20/02/2026 16:45

Estudiantes La Plata 1 - 0 Sarmiento Junin ARG D1

15/02/2026 16:00

Gimnasia La Plata 0 - 0 Estudiantes La Plata ARG D1

09/02/2026 18:15

Estudiantes La Plata 1 - 0 Deportivo Riestra ARG D1

02/02/2026 18:45

Defensa Y Justicia 0 - 0 Estudiantes La Plata ARG D1

28/01/2026 21:15

Estudiantes La Plata 2 - 1 Boca Juniors ARG D1

Win

67%

Draw

33%

Lost

Last 6 matches Velez Sarsfield

25/02/2026 18:30

Velez Sarsfield 0 - 0 Deportivo Riestra ARG D1

22/02/2026 18:15

Velez Sarsfield 1 - 0 River Plate ARG D1

13/02/2026 21:15

Defensa Y Justicia 1 - 1 Velez Sarsfield ARG D1

08/02/2026 21:15

Velez Sarsfield 2 - 1 Boca Juniors ARG D1

31/01/2026 18:45

Independiente 1 - 1 Velez Sarsfield ARG D1

27/01/2026 16:45

Velez Sarsfield 2 - 1 Talleres Cordoba ARG D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Argentine Division 1

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Estudiantes La Plata

Velez Sarsfield

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.84

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.32

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.30

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 19 matches

YesNo

8 (42%)11 (58%)

In last 19 matches

NoYes

10 (50%)10 (50%)

Estudiantes La Plata

Recent matches

Velez Sarsfield

Under /Over

(47%)9 10(53%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(50%)10 10(50%)

Under /Over

(16%)3 16(84%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(20%)4 16(80%)

Under /Over

(32%)6 13(68%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(25%)5 15(75%)

/Yes

(21%)4 15(79%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)9 11(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Estudiantes La Plata

Velez Sarsfield

Shots

Estudiantes La Plata

Total shots

11.63 avg / game

Blocked

53 total

Avg. 2.94

Velez Sarsfield

Total shots

11.55 avg / game

Blocked

45 total

Avg. 2.25

Estudiantes La Plata Pass Velez Sarsfield

Total passes

6563

Avg. 345 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

7984

Avg. 399 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Estudiantes La Plata

Played games

Velez Sarsfield

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.53

Clean sheets

0.45

3.95

Corners

3.90

16.53

314

Throw-ins

354

17.70

1.16

Offsides

1.00

2.21

GK saves

3.40

Estudiantes La Plata

DISCIPLINARY

Velez Sarsfield

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.21

2.10

0.11

0.05

10.74

204

Fouls

196

9.80

10.68

203

Tackles

217

10.85

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How We Build the Estudiantes La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Estudiantes La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield on 02 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Argentine Division 1 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Estudiantes La Plata vs Velez Sarsfield Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Estudiantes La Plata's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Velez Sarsfield's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Argentine Division 1 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Argentine Division 1 standings and the Argentine Division 1 form table to understand exactly where Estudiantes La Plata and Velez Sarsfield sit and what this result means for both clubs.

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