REF’s picks

Vélez Sarsfield hold the clear upper hand at the José Amalfitani against a Platense side struggling for consistency on the road. The hosts boast a solid home foundation and welcome back key midfielders, making them well-positioned to edge a tight encounter.

1. 1Vélez return to their home ground where they have built a resilient recent run of results.
2. 2Platense have dropped three of their last five matches across competitions, showing vulnerability away from home.
3. 3Vélez are missing several long-term absentees and must guard against a Platense defensive block that can frustrate superior possession.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.