Velez Sarsfield vs San Lorenzo prediction

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

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.

Velez Sarsfield

10:15 PM

San Lorenzo

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Vélez bring the sharper attacking momentum into a match with significant playoff implications. Martínez’s recent scoring surge and the hosts’ home resilience give them the clearest platform, while San Lorenzo arrive with a disciplined defensive identity but a persistent lack of goals. The visitors’ reported absences further reduce their margin for error, so their transition game and set-pieces need to be efficient. Expect Vélez to press for control, with San Lorenzo trying to keep the contest compressed and tense.

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

The recent series is defined by caution: several of the latest meetings were scoreless or settled by a single goal, including the draw earlier this year. Vélez have historically had the better record at José Amalfitani, but the immediate matchup has rarely been open.

Injuries and absences

San Lorenzo are reported to be without Gastón Hernández, Ezequiel Cerutti and Nahuel Barrios, which potentially removes defensive cover, wide attacking craft and a useful counterattacking outlet. The reports are not an official match-day confirmation, while no home absences were reported in the supplied squad data.

Form (last 5)

Velez SarsfieldLeague position #3 · 28 ptsL W W

San LorenzoLeague position #7 · 22 ptsW W D

Velez Sarsfield vs San Lorenzo stats

	Velez Sarsfield	San Lorenzo
Played	31	31
Goals scored	41	23
Goals conceded	26	29
Clean sheets	12	15

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