Match Summary
Racing Club defeated Velez Sarsfield 2:1. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2023. Goals were scored by G. Hauche 24′, J. Fernández 27′, G. Piovi 38′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. Racing Club had 52% possession while Velez Sarsfield held 48%. Racing Club had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 14 (6 on target) for Velez Sarsfield. Racing Club made 5 substitutions, Velez Sarsfield made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Diego Godín 45′).
Match Events
Key match events between Racing Club and Velez Sarsfield — 3 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: J. Gómez
assist: F. Ortega
Penalty
Match Statistics
Racing Club had 52% possession against Velez Sarsfield's 48%. Racing Club registered 11 shots (5 on target) while Velez Sarsfield managed 14 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 3–3. Fouls committed: 17–16.
Lineups
Racing Club lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under F. Gago, while Velez Sarsfield deployed a 4-2-3-1 under M. Bravo.
Defensive Solidity
Racing Club deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Velez Sarsfield's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Racing Club field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Velez Sarsfield's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Racing Club start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Velez Sarsfield averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Racing Club have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Velez Sarsfield show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Racing Club and Velez Sarsfield have met 2 times — Racing Club won 2, Velez Sarsfield won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Racing Club leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (2 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026