Vélez Sarsfield host Newell's in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol, round 9 at Jose Amalfitani, Buenos Aires (49,540 capacity).

Vélez Sarsfield won 3, drew 2 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–D–W), scoring 5 and conceding 2.

Newell's won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–D–L), scoring 3 and conceding 11.

The two sides have met 10 times: Vélez Sarsfield 6 wins, Newell's 3, 1 draw.