Match Report
Tigre, 2nd on 12 points, faced a 16-point deficit to Vélez Sarsfield (3rd, 28). Vélez Sarsfield's recent output lagged their position: 48th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Against a league average of 1.05 goals per team per game, Tigre ran at 0.86 scored and 0.43 conceded, Vélez Sarsfield at 1.13 and 0.75.
Defeat had not touched Vélez Sarsfield in 8 games.
GioScore's database holds 14 meetings between the two: 5 for Tigre, 6 for Vélez Sarsfield and 3 drawn, at 2.86 goals per meeting. 79% of the meetings finished with three goals or more.
The match was played at Estadio José Dellagiovanna (capacity 40,268). On the scoreboard, Tigre led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Tigre: David Romero (27') · Vélez Sarsfield: Braian Romero (68')
Key stats
Possession: Tigre 41% · Vélez Sarsfield 59% · Total shots: 16-9 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 4-3