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Fortaleza
Vélez Sarsfield
CONMEBOL Libertadores, Venue: Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo (Fortaleza, Brazil)

Fortaleza vs Vélez Sarsfield (Tuesday, 12 Aug 2025): Match Preview & Live Broadcast Information

On Tuesday, 12 Aug 2025, Vélez Sarsfield arrives in Fortaleza, Brazil, to challenge Fortaleza in the first leg of their CONMEBOL Libertadores round of 16 tie at Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo.

Fortaleza vs Vélez Sarsfield Prediction

We feel Fortaleza is likely to win the match. On the other hand, recent results point to an away win. Inconsistencies in model outputs are only prompts for further analysis. We're pretty confident that "Both Teams To Score - No" is the likeliest scenario here. We're forecasting under 2.5 goals, with clear support from the numbers.
Match Winner
Current Form
Vélez Sarsfield
strong
Betting Trend
Fortaleza
moderate
Will Both Teams Score?
Current Form
No
moderate
Betting Trend
No
strong
Total Match Goals Over/Under?
Current Form
Under 2.5
strong
Betting Trend
Under 2.5
strong

Fortaleza vs Vélez Sarsfield Live Stream & TV Stations

Multiple streaming platforms will offer live coverage of the Fortaleza vs Vélez Sarsfield match. US viewers can enjoy live streaming of this match on beIN and Fanatiz. Como TV delivers live match coverage straight to viewers in Italy. The live broadcast of this clash is brought to Argentina by Disney+. If you're watching from Canada, beIN has the live matchup coverage you're looking for. Disney+ offers live coverage of this clash to audiences in Bolivia. Disney+ brings real-time access to this event for viewers in Dominican Republic. For those located in Ecuador, Disney+ provides full live streaming of this match. New streaming options will be updated regularly. See available links below:

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Poor Spell Haunts Fortaleza

Fortaleza's current form is pretty bad, recording just 1 win, 2 draws and 6 losses in the last 9 games. A 11% win rate shows a squad that is struggling. Fortaleza comes into this contest after a 1-1 away tie with Corinthians on Aug 3, 2025.
Statistically, over the last 9 matches (all competitions), Fortaleza netted 9 goals (1 per game) and conceded 17 (1.89 per game). The team averaged 5.6 corners earned and 2.5 cards received per match. Average ball possession for Fortaleza stood at 42%. Top performers in goals were Deyverson with 2, Benjamin Kuscevic with 1, Matheus Pereira (1), and Marinho (1 goal). Key assist providers were Matheus Pereira with 2, Tomás Pochettino with 1.
Fortaleza notched one solid win worth mentioning: they managed a win against RB Bragantino (3-1) in Brasileirão Betano, while playing at home on 26 Jul 2025. One recent match proved difficult for Fortaleza: they lost 0-1 home against Ceará in Brasileirão Betano on Jul 13, 2025.

Fortaleza Streaks (last matches)

No positive streaks to show.

Vélez Sarsfield's Inconsistent Recent Run

With a 33% win rate and an away match against Fortaleza, Vélez Sarsfield's recent form has been inconsistent. The team has 3 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses in their last nine matches. Vélez Sarsfield faces this fixture after being defeated 0-1 away by San Lorenzo on 7 August 2025.
Vélez Sarsfield scored 8 goals in their last 9 matches across all competitions (0.89 per match) and conceded 5 in total (0.56 per match). They averaged 3.8 shots on target per game. The team received 2.2 cards and earned an average of 4.4 corners, per each match. They also maintained 54% possession. During this period, the leading scorers were Tomás Galván with 2 goals, Maher Carrizo with 2, Michael Santos with 1 goal, and Braian Romero (1). Key assist providers were Braian Romero with 2, Francisco Pizzini with 1, and Matías Pellegrini with 1.
Several strong performances marked Vélez Sarsfield's campaign so far: they won 2-1 against Tigre in Liga Profesional de Fútbol playing at home (15 July 2025), another positive result after their important 2-0 victory over Estudiantes in Supercopa Internacional one month ago.

Vélez Sarsfield Streaks (last matches)

At Home:
• At home, Vélez Sarsfield has gone 4 matches without a loss.

Confirmed Lineups for Fortaleza vs Vélez Sarsfield

Fortaleza (formation 4-3-3)
23
H. Leite
14
E. Mancuso
13
B. Kuscevic
32
G. Ávila
16
D. Barbosa
8
E. Martinez
38
L. Prior
88
L. Sasha
11
Marinho
18
Deyverson
26
B. Lopes
1
T. Marchiori
3
E. Gómez
2
E. Mammana
18
L. Magallán
21
J. Gordon
23
R. Aliendro
5
C. Baeza
11
M. Pellegrini
8
T. Galván
28
M. Carrizo
9
B. Romero
Vélez Sarsfield (formation 4-2-3-1)

Fortaleza vs Vélez Sarsfield Odds & Picks

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Outcome-Based Odds

Full Time Result

1
2
X
3.6
2
3.5
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Double chance

1X
1.29
X2
1.8
12
1.29

Half Time Result

1
2.75
X
1.95
2
4.75

Match Goals, Corners And Other Odds

Both Teams To Score

Yes
2.2
No
1.62

Total Goals (2.5)

Over
2.4
Under
1.53

Match Corners (9.5)

Over
1.91
Under
1.8

Pre Match Statistics

Form Guide

These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 9 matches across all competitions for both teams.
Points Per Game (Overall)
Fortaleza
Vélez Sarsfield
0.56
1.44
Points Per Game (Home/Away)
Fortaleza (H)
Vélez Sarsfield (A)
1
1
Win Percentage (Overall)
Fortaleza
Vélez Sarsfield
11%
33%
Win Percentage (Home/Away)
Fortaleza (H)
Vélez Sarsfield (A)
25%
20%
Both Teams To Score (Overall)
Fortaleza
Vélez Sarsfield
67%
22%
Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)
Fortaleza (H)
Vélez Sarsfield (A)
75%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)
Fortaleza
Vélez Sarsfield
56%
22%
Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)
Fortaleza (H)
Vélez Sarsfield (A)
50%
0%