GIMNASIA LA PLATA – VELEZ (Argentina Apertura)
Velez were not convincing in the beginning if the season, but they have been improving from game to game. In the announcement of the Argentinian championship I have written that according to the names, this is the strongest team in the country, and I stay at this opinion. This is a team with a wide range of good players, which is currently pushing at two fronts, but which is located lower on the table because of weaker results at the beginning of the season. When Velez is at its best and plays according to its potential, then this is the team that can beat anybody. And today there is such a situation. Velez Sarsfield come to La Plata in full form and Gareca will bring to the field his strongest line-up. Newell have started to fly away at the top, and if Velez want to stay in competition for the title, today they should not lose any points.
Gimnasia showed last week that despite good results from this season, it is still not at the same level as the strongest teams, and were smoothly defeated 3-0 against San Lorenzo. Velez is actually the team of the same quality like San Lorenzo, perhaps even a bit stronger and it is clear that the guests have the advantage. After the defeat against San Lorenzo, the host coach Troglio announced broad changes in the line-up, which can't be good for the team which doesn't have a strong bench.
The betting houses gave the host a role of the favorite, perhaps because they have more points, but this makes no logic to me. This is why I will take the guest victory without a draw (Asian handicap +0). In case of the draw, the stake is returned, and the bet is profitable if Velez win.
Bet: Handicap +0 (or DNB)
Tip: 2
Odds: 2.05
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