Vélez vs Gimnasia de Mendoza: match report
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Vélez
Gimnasia de Mendoza
Vélez secured a narrow victory over Gimnasia de Mendoza at Estadio José Amalfitani. The match remained scoreless during the first half, with Simón Escobar receiving a yellow card in the 32nd minute. Following several substitutions in both sides, Thiago Silvero scored for the hosts in the 85th minute after an assist from Lucas Robertone. Gimnasia de Mendoza saw multiple yellow cards for Fermin Antonini, Luciano Paredes, and several players from Vélez in the closing stages. The scoreline remained 1-0 until the final whistle.
Updated on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at
What people predicted
Average score: Vélez 1.7–0.6 Gimnasia de MendozaIt ended 1–0: 75% of people called the winner. 17% got the exact score.
This is the snapshot from kickoff.
The result aligned with the majority view, as 75% of the predictions favored a Vélez victory. Although the match remained scoreless for most of the game, the late goal from Thiago Silvero ensured the hosts secured the win expected by the fans.
Match stats
Vélez controlled the match with 62% possession and 20 total shots. Despite a higher expected goals of 1.52 compared to 0.73 for Gimnasia de Mendoza, the hosts were unable to convert their dominance earlier. The visiting side relied on five saves from the goalkeeper to keep the scoreline close. Ultimately, the decisive difference came from clinical finishing, as the local side converted one of their six shots on target.
Lineups
Vélez
1Tomas Marchiori
3Elias Gomez
4Joaquin Garcia
8Lucas Robertone90'
16Lisandro Magallan- 18Simón Escobar79'
22Manuel Lanzini87'
29Rodrigo Aliendro- 32Thiago Silvero
77Ronaldo Martinez90'
Came on
Rest of the bench (6)
- 17Álex Verón
- 19Leo Cristaldo
- 21Jano Gordon
23Facundo Sanguinetti- 30Lautaro Piola
- 35Matías Arias
Gimnasia de Mendoza
2Diego Mondino88'- 3Matías Recalde
4Ezequiel Munoz- 7Luciano Cingolani70'
8Matias Vargas70'
9Agustín Módica
21Fermin Antonini82'
23Cesar Rigamonti
26Facundo Lencioni
30Esteban Fernández45'
32Luciano Paredes
Came on
Rest of the bench (7)
The match remained deadlocked until the final ten minutes. After Gimnasia de Mendoza made three substitutions between the 45th and 82nd minutes, Thiago Silvero broke the tie in the 85th minute following a Lucas Robertone assist. Vélez utilized several tactical changes in the closing stages, including the introduction of Thiago Aguirre and Claudio Baeza, to maintain the lead.
Minute by minute
14 events
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Preview
Welcome
Our coverage of Vélez vs Gimnasia de Mendoza starts now. In the Torneo Clausura 2026, Matchday 13: the ball starts rolling at at Jose Amalfitani. Stick with us: we will bring you everything until kick-off and then every move of the game.
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Looking at the table
The standings: Vélez at number 4 with 21 points and Gimnasia de Mendoza at number 6 with 20. It is a direct duel: whoever wins leaves the other behind. Both sides need points.
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The betting numbers
Vélez go in as favourites with the bookmakers: a win is priced at 1.75. An upset by Gimnasia de Mendoza pays 4.60; the draw, 3.30. In probability terms, that is a 52% chance of winning.
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Here it comes
Thirty minutes to go until Vélez vs Gimnasia de Mendoza. There's still time to make your prediction: it closes at kick-off.
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The teams are coming out
Everything is ready for Vélez vs Gimnasia de Mendoza. All ready at Jose Amalfitani to welcome the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.
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Kick-off
Vélez vs Gimnasia de Mendoza has kicked off.
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32'Vélez
Simón Escobar, of Vélez, is booked.
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45'
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Half time Vélez 0-0 Gimnasia de Mendoza
The first half is over: Vélez 0-0 Gimnasia de Mendoza.
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58'Gimnasia de Mendoza
Yellow card for Fermin Antonini (Gimnasia de Mendoza).
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60'Vélez
Manuel Lanzini (Vélez) is booked.
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70'Gimnasia de Mendoza
Gimnasia de Mendoza make two changes.
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79'
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82'Gimnasia de Mendoza
Yellow card for Luciano Paredes, of Gimnasia de Mendoza.
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82'
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85'Vélez
Vélez open the scoring!
Thiago Silvero puts it away: Vélez 1-0 Gimnasia de Mendoza. Assisted by Lucas Robertone.
Vélez 1-0 Gimnasia de Mendoza -
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90'Vélez
Thiago Aguirre, of Vélez, is booked.
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90'Vélez
Yellow card for Joaquin Garcia, of Vélez.
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90'
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FT Vélez 1-0 Gimnasia de Mendoza
Full time! Vélez beat Gimnasia de Mendoza: Vélez 1-0 Gimnasia de Mendoza.
Where they stand
Group A| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Instituto | 13 | +10 | 29 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 13 | +7 | 24 |
| 3 | Defensa y Justicia | 13 | +6 | 24 |
| 4 | Vélez | 13 | +5 | 24 |
| 5 | Lanús | 13 | +7 | 23 |
| 6 | Newell`s | 13 | +3 | 20 |
| 7 | Gimnasia de Mendoza | 13 | +2 | 20 |
| 8 | Independiente | 13 | -1 | 19 |
| 9 | San Lorenzo | 13 | -5 | 17 |
| 10 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 13 | +1 | 14 |
| 11 | Unión | 13 | -4 | 14 |
| 12 | Deportivo Riestra | 13 | -3 | 12 |
| 13 | Platense | 13 | -7 | 11 |
| 14 | Central Cordoba (SE) | 13 | -7 | 10 |
| 15 | Talleres | 13 | -8 | 9 |
The victory keeps Vélez in fourth place with 24 points, level with Boca Juniors and Defensa y Justicia. The result also maintains Gimnasia de Mendoza in sixth position. Both sides look ahead to the next matchday of the Torneo Clausura 2026.
Head to head
Head-to-head record · last 2 matches1Gimnasia de Mendoza won1Vélez wonLatest matchups
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