### Betting Tips for Today:
– **San Lorenzo – Velez:** Bet: San Lorenzo +0.25 @ 1.81
– **Racing – Boca:** Bet: Racing -0.25 @ 1.85
– **Tigre – Gimnasia:** Bet: OVER 2 @ 1.85
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### San Lorenzo – Velez
San Lorenzo seem to be improving in the context of a complicated season. Last time out, El Ciclon managed an important 2-1 away success at Platense thanks to goals from Ivan Leguizamon and Elian Irala. Leandro Romagnoli’s men made it two consecutive victories in league action to accumulate 13 points in the Liga Profesional (one game in hand), which allows them to escape from potential relegation threats in the aggregate table. San Lorenzo beat Talleres 2-0 in their last home match to stop a six-game winless streak of three draws and three losses as the hosting side in domestic action. Malcom Braida overcame a knee injury and is available to return on Saturday. Coach Leandro Romagnoli welcomes Iker Muniain, who arrived from Spanish side Athletic Club.
Velez Sarsfield continue flying high. Two weeks ago, the team showed an excellent display of football to beat newcomers Independiente Rivadavia 4-0 at home, making it eight Liga Profesional matches unbeaten (seven victories and one draw) to stay as Liga Profesional leaders on 27 points (two above second-placed Atletico Tucuman). In fact, Gustavo Quinteros’ men also occupy the top place in the aggregate rankings. On away turf, Velez managed ten points from the last 12 available.
San Lorenzo surprised everyone in the transfer window and brought Athletic Bilbao´s Iker Muniain to play in the midfield. He will be on the bench ready to debut, as well as left midfielder Malcom Braida, one of their best players who is back from an injury. They won two games in a row, mood is much better and even though Velez are the leaders, they should find a tough rival in this improved San Lorenzo.
**BET: San Lorenzo +0.25 @ 1.81**
### Racing – Boca
Racing Club are going through an irregular moment of form. Last time out, the team showed a poor performance and ended up losing 1-0 away at Atletico Tucuman, which dropped them down to the seventh spot of the Liga Profesional table on 21 points, six behind leaders Velez Sarsfield. In addition, La Academia have been displaced from the Copa Libertadores’ zone in the aggregate table after winning one, drawing two and losing two of their last five in league action. On a positive note, Racing lost only one of the last eight domestic matches at home, winning five and drawing two. Striker Adrian Martinez returns from suspension on Saturday.
Boca Juniors don’t give up on their fight for the title. Last time out, the team secured a hard-fought 2-1 home success over Rosario Central thanks to goals from Cristian Lema and Brian Aguirre in the first half. El Xeneize made it nine league matches unbeaten (winning four and drawing five) to accumulate 21 points in the Liga Profesional, six behind leaders Velez Sarsfield, and they climbed into one of the Copa Libertadores’ berths in the aggregate table. On a sorry note, Boca remain without a win in their last five away matches in domestic action, with four stalemates and one loss. Last Saturday, Boca Juniors won on penalties after a 1-1 draw against Talleres in the Copa Argentina round of 16.
Boca continue to be irregular, not showing signs of improvement and to make things worse they won’t have legendary striker Edinson Cavani and veteran defender Marcos Rojo as well as newly acquired striker Brian Aguirre all due to injuries. Racing has been irregular as well but at home they are strong and this is a big derby they don’t want to lose.
**BET: Racing -0.25 @ 1.85**
### Tigre – Gimnasia
Tigre continue to improve in the context of a complicated season. Two weeks ago, the team secured a massive 2-0 away success at Huracan (who were league leaders beforehand) with Blas Armoa and Florian Monzon scoring. El Matador made it three Liga Profesional matches unbeaten (winning two and drawing one) to accumulate 16 points in this competition, which allows them to open a three-point gap over the relegation spot in the aggregate table, occupied by CA Central Cordoba. At home, Tigre lost only one of the last five, along with two victories and two stalemates.
Gimnasia LP are now enjoying their good moment of form. Two weeks ago, the team secured a massive 1-0 home success over Argentinos Juniors thanks to a penalty netted by Pablo De Blasis in the 90th minute. El Lobo extended their unbeaten streak to four league games, winning three and drawing one in that spell to make it 20 points in the Liga Profesional, which allows them to be just four points behind the last Copa Sudamericana berth in the aggregate table. Gimnasia won their last two away matches (at Racing Club and Belgrano, both 1-0).
Tigre looked improved lately and they just can’t relax because they are still in big danger of relegation through the aggregate table. They scored 7 goals in the last two games but also conceded in 5 of their last 7 and will face Gimnasia that has scored in their last 5 games so even though the visitors have not been conceding much lately, I expect Tigre to take risks and I’ll go with the OVER.
**BET: OVER 2 @ 1.85**
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_Disclaimer: The betting tips provided are sourced from Asian Connect. Always bet responsibly. Past performance does not guarantee future results and only bet with money that you can afford to lose._
