LA PLATA, Argentina (Interstat) — A Primera Nacional clash on Monday pits a struggling Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata against a visiting Velez Sarsfield side looking to rebound from a recent defeat.

The match at Gimnasia’s home ground will feature two teams on divergent paths in Argentina’s second division. Velez Sarsfield enters the contest with a record of 6-3-4 in the competition, sitting in a far stronger position than their hosts. Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata has found the season challenging, posting a 5-9-3 league record.

Form points to a clear advantage for the visitors. Velez had been on a strong run, winning four of five matches, before a 1-0 home loss to CA Talleres on Nov. 1 snapped that streak. They will be eager to return to winning ways.

Gimnasia, in contrast, is buoyed by a stunning 1-0 away victory over powerhouse River Plate on Nov. 2. That result, a significant upset, could provide a vital confidence boost for a team that had lost three of its four previous matches.

Across all competitions this season, the disparity is even more pronounced. Velez boasts an overall record of 20-16-12, while Gimnasia sits at 5-9-5.

According to the Interstat game simulator, Velez Sarsfield is projected to claim a narrow 1-0 victory. Kickoff is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.