Match Report
In the standings it was Vélez Sarsfield 1st on 6 points, Newell's Old Boys 5th on 4 — separated by 2. Newell's Old Boys ranked just 30th in the league on five-round form despite their 5th table position.
Vélez Sarsfield had not lost in 5 games.
11 meetings are on record — 7 won by Vélez Sarsfield, 3 by Newell's Old Boys, 1 drawn, at 1.64 goals per meeting. This has been a host's fixture — the home side won 64% of the meetings. Historically tight: 27% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
Goal scorers
Vélez Sarsfield: Florián Monzón (56') · Newell's Old Boys: Ignacio Ramírez (60')
Key stats
Possession: Vélez Sarsfield 61% · Newell's Old Boys 39% · Total shots: 15-9 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 7-4