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Copa Sudamericana | Semi-Finals
Jan 7, 2021 at 12.30am UK
Estadio José Amalfitani

Velez Sarsfield
0 - 1
Lanus


Ortega (61'), Mancuello (84'), Galdames (90+1')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Sand (39')
Acosta (3'), Morales (26'), De la Vega (81')

Preview: Velez Sarsfield vs. Lanus - prediction, team news, lineups

:Headline: Preview: Velez Sarsfield vs. Lanus - prediction, team news, lineups:
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa Sudamericana clash between Velez Sarsfield and Lanus, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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The semi-finals of the Copa Sudamericana get underway this week with a Buenos Aires derby as Velez Sarsfield host Lanus at the Estadio Jose Amalfitani.

Having blown hot and cold in the Primera Division this season, both sides will be well-aware that a cup victory could help dispel misfortunes in the league.


Match preview

Velez, who boast one of the most enthusiastic fanbases in Buenos Aires, have not won an international competition for well over 20 years, and there is a distinct feeling that this could be their year.

However, in recent years Mauricio Pellegrino's side have become somewhat of a provincial force on the continent, mainly known for being a thorn in the side of their more decorated city rivals.

Of course, like all football fans, Velez's fanbase refuses to settle for mediocrity, which is why the pressure is certainly on for El Fortin to go for gold when they line up against Lanus this week.

Velez have been playing well in recent weeks and Pellegrino will hope his men can translate this form into a domineering display later this week.

One man that Pellegrino could well pin his hopes on is frontman Cristian Tarragona, who has found himself amongst the goals in the last few weeks.

Against Universidad Catolica in the second leg of the quarter-finals, the 29-year-old forward opened the scoring with a slick penalty in the early stages.

Lanus, on the other hand, have gone without a win in all competitions since their own quarter-final win against Buenos Aires heavyweights Independiente, a poor run of form that boss Luis Zubeldia will hope does not impact the mentality of his squad in the run-up to this game.

However, the last time these two sides met, Zubeldia's men comfortably dispatched Velez, winning the tie 3-1. There is no doubt that the Argentine coach will be hoping that his team can repeat that same scoreline this week.

Lanus last won the Copa Sudamericana back in 2013, where they comfortably dispatched Brazilian opponents Ponte Preta.

Despite some fans probably thinking the competition may be beneath them, all will look forward to a positive result against Velez.

Velez Sarsfield Copa Sudamericana form: DWWWLW
Velez Sarsfield form (all competitions): LWWWLW

Lanus Copa Sudamericana form: WLLWDW
Lanus form (all competitions): LWWDLD


Team News

Pellegrino's men returned to training at the Olympic Village earlier this week following their 1-0 victory against Newell's Old Boys, and the manager will take solace in the fact that he has a largely fit squad going into the first leg of this tie.

Attackers Ricardo Centurion and Luca Orellano were both substituted off in the latter stages last time out, but both are expected to feature against Lanus.

In Lanus's 1-1 draw with Patronato, Zubeldia also made changes in preparation for this game, substituting a number of his best-attacking threats.

Gaston Lodico, who came off the bench to score a wonderful free kick against Patronato, is likely to retain his spot in the starting XI.

Velez Sarsfield possible starting lineup:
Hoyos; De La Fuente, Giannetti, Brizuela, Cavanagh; Galdames, Alvarez, Centurion, Janson, Orellano; Tarragona

Lanus possible starting lineup:
Morales; Aranda, Thaller, Perez, Aude; Belmonte, Lodico, Belluschi; De La Vega, Orsini, Acosta


We say: Velez Sarsfield 2-0 Lanus

Although Lanus are arguably the better side on paper, Velez have been a lot more consistent in recent weeks and may well take advantage of their opponents' own poor league form. We think Pellegrino's men will put their rivals to the sword in this first leg.


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1Velez SarsfieldVelez Sarsfield27149438162251
2TalleresTalleres2713953427748
3Racing ClubRacing27144942301246
4HuracanHuracan271210528181046
5River PlateRiver Plate271110638211743
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7IndependienteIndependiente2791352517840
8Atletico TucumanTucuman2711792827140
9UnionUnion2711792726140
10Platense2710982018239
11Independiente Rivadavia2710892325-238
12EstudiantesEstudiantes2781273634236
13Instituto27106113231136
14LanusLanus2781272831-336
15Godoy CruzGodoy Cruz2781183128335
16BelgranoBelgrano2781183332135
17Deportivo Riestra2781182627-135
18TigreTigre2781092730-334
19GimnasiaGimnasia2788112123-232
20Rosario CentralRosario2788112730-332
21Defensa y JusticiaDefensa2771192733-632
22Central CordobaC. Cordoba2787122936-731
23Argentinos JuniorsArgentinos Jrs2786132228-630
24San Lorenzo2778122026-629
25Newell's Old BoysNewell's OB2777132235-1328
26Sarmiento27511111828-1026
27BanfieldBanfield2759132236-1424
28Barracas Central27411121533-1823
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