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July 14th Argentine Division 1 - Velez Sarsfield VS Club Atletico Tigre Prediction

July 14th Argentine Division 1 - Velez Sarsfield VS Club Atletico Tigre Prediction
Argentine Division 1 - Velez Sarsfield VS Club Atletico Tigre
Match Time:15-07-2025 08:15 Tuesday (UTC+8)
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The Argentine Primera División 2025 Clausura Matchday 1 clash between Vélez Sarsfield and Club Atlético Tigre is scheduled for July 14, 2025, at 21:15 local time (20:15 UTC) at Estadio José Amalfitani, Buenos Aires. This Group A opener pits defending 2024 champions Vélez Sarsfield, struggling after a historically poor Apertura, against Tigre, a mid-table side riding high after a strong Apertura campaign.

Vélez Sarsfield Review
Vélez Sarsfield, coached by Sebastián Domínguez, had a disastrous 2025 Apertura, finishing 28th with 14 points (W3-D5-L8), averaging 0.88 points per game. Their 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring Braian Romero (1 goal vs Gimnasia, May 5, 2025) and new signings Matías Pellegrini and Facundo Ferreyra, failed to deliver, with no goals scored in their first seven matches (0-11 goal difference). A 1-0 win over Gimnasia (May 5) and a 4-1 loss to River Plate (May 4) highlight their inconsistency. Vélez’s home form is poor (0.88 points per game, 1W-3D-4L), with 19 goals scored and 28 conceded in 16 matches. Injuries to unspecified players and the departure of key figures like Franco Mastantuono weaken their squad. Recent form: LDLLD

Club Atlético Tigre Review
Tigre, under Juan Manuel Sara, finished 6th in Apertura Group A with 28 points (W8-D4-L5), averaging 1.65 points per game. Their 4-4-2 formation relies on Ignacio Russo (3 goals, including 2 vs Vélez), Blas Armoa, and new signing Matías Orihuela. Tigre’s away form is strong (1.44 points per game, 4W-2D-3L), with a 2-1 win over San Lorenzo (May 10, 2025) and a 3-0 rout of Vélez (January 23, 2025). They averaged 1.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, with 35% of games seeing BTTS. No major injuries reported, but suspensions for José Romero and Alfio Oviedo could impact depth. Recent form: WWLWD

Prediction: Vélez Sarsfield 1-1 Club Atlético Tigre
Vélez’s home advantage and new signings (Pellegrini, Ferreyra) aim to reverse their Apertura woes, but their lack of goals (19 in 16) and defensive frailty (28 conceded) face a confident Tigre, whose away form (1.44 points per game) and Russo’s finishing (3 goals) proved lethal in January. Tigre’s counterattacking style (35% BTTS) could exploit Vélez’s high line, but Vélez’s desperation for a reset at home may spark a response.