Velez Sarsfield vs San Lorenzo prediction

Velez Sarsfield – San Lorenzo, Liga Profesional, Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:15 PM (GMT). Venue: TBD

Velez Sarsfield is #3 in the table (28 pts) and San Lorenzo #7 (22 pts). San Lorenzo is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. San Lorenzo has kept 15 clean sheets in 31 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Velez Sarsfield 2, draws 3, San Lorenzo 1. Their last meeting, on April 20, 2026, ended San Lorenzo 0-0 Velez Sarsfield.

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Vélez enter with the stronger home profile and a more reliable defensive platform, but this fixture has repeatedly been decided by very small moments. San Lorenzo’s recent recovery gives them enough threat to make a controlled match uncomfortable, particularly if Auzmendi and Cuello can turn clearances into counter-attacks. The main question is whether Vélez’s creators can receive freely between the lines or whether San Lorenzo’s compact block forces them wide. Unresolved availability reports are the biggest pre-match issue.

Predicted score and probabilities

The AI's exact score, win/draw/loss probabilities, both teams to score, over/under 2.5 and 5 key factors are in the full analysis.

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Head-to-head analysis

This is a meaningful low-scoring rivalry trend: three of the last four league meetings ended goalless, with the other settled by one goal. Neither team has consistently imposed its attacking game in the recent series.

Injuries and absences

The supplied feed reports no absences, but external listings conflict: one names possible San Lorenzo absences and another lists Machuca suspended for Vélez. The confirmed team sheets are therefore especially important before drawing conclusions about wide depth and defensive continuity.

Form (last 5)

Velez SarsfieldLeague position #3 · 28 ptsD L W
San LorenzoLeague position #7 · 22 ptsW W D

Velez Sarsfield vs San Lorenzo stats

Velez SarsfieldSan Lorenzo
Played3031
Goals scored3623
Goals conceded2629
Clean sheets1115

Last meetings

  • 2026-04-20San Lorenzo 0-0 Velez Sarsfield
  • 2025-08-07San Lorenzo 1-0 Velez Sarsfield
  • 2025-02-08Velez Sarsfield 0-0 San Lorenzo
  • 2024-09-14San Lorenzo 0-1 Velez Sarsfield
  • 2024-08-07San Lorenzo 1-3 Velez Sarsfield
  • 2023-04-29Velez Sarsfield 0-0 San Lorenzo

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