Velez Sarsfield 3-0 Defensa y Justicia - Liga Profesional 2024 Statistical Preview

Emanuel Mammana will be suspended after picking up a red card against Central Cordoba.
Aside from the central defensive change, Velez will keep a consistent side given their form of late.
Agustin Lagos is an injury doubt after he came on as a substitute, only to be replaced 14 minutes later last time out.

Given the recent run of form, changes will be afoot for Defensa with Ayrton Portillo likely to lose his place to Ezequiel Cannavo.
Likewise, Cesar Perez could replace Julian Lopez in the heart of midfield as Defensa look for a pairing that is more balanced.
Abiel Osorio's goalscoring exploits off the bench could also earn him a start from the off this time round.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
1	V. Sarsfield	9	3	2	30
26	D. y Justicia	2	5	7	11

Prediction

A red card will have done little to diminish the momentum of Velez Sarsfield as they made it three wins in a row against Central Cordoba last time out.
Just four points seperates Velez from table toppers Huracan, something which felt a long way away following their opening day defeat to Gimnasia.
Defensa y Justicia are a polar opposite to Velez heading into this one with a 3-1 home defeat to Platense stretching their run without a win to 13 games in all competitions.
Without a win since mid-April, Defensa are low on confidence and just one clean sheet in that period of time does little to instill hope in the fanbase of a revival anytime soon.