Velez Sarsfield have kicked off their 2025 Copa Libertadores campaign in promising fashion and now welcome a struggling Olimpiaside to Argentina in midweek Group H action.
The hosts sit atop the group with two wins and one loss from their opening three fixtures, narrowly edging San Antonio Bulo Bulo on goal difference. However, consistency has eluded them—Velez were thumped 4-1 by River Plate over the weekend and haven't strung together back-to-back wins or losses since mid-March.
As for Olimpia, their continental form leaves much to be desired. The Paraguayans have mustered just a single point in group play so far. That said, they'll arrive with a small dose of renewed confidence after a gritty 2-1 away win over rivals Cerro Porteno in domestic action.
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Velez Sarsfield vs Olimpia kick-off time
The match will be played at the Estadio Jose Amalfitani in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Thursday, May 8, 2025, with kick-off at 6:00 pm ET or 3:00 pm PT for fans in the US.
Team news & squads
Velez Sarsfield vs Olimpia lineups
4-3-3
Formation
3-4-3
OLISAR-Line up
SARSubstitutes
Manager
G. Barros Schelotto
OLI-Line up
OLISubstitutes
Manager
F. Bustos
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Velez Sarsfield team news
Velez have a clean bill of health and no suspensions.
Braian Romero and Maher Carrizo have led the charge for Velez Sarsfield, with two goals apiece in their first three group matches.
Olimpia team news
Olimpia have an injury-free roster and have no players suspended.
Form
SAR-Form
SARRiver Plate
4
-
1
Velez Sarsfield
L
Velez Sarsfield
1
-
0
Gimnasia LP
W
San Antonio Bulo Bulo
2
-
1
Velez Sarsfield
L
Talleres
0
-
1
Velez Sarsfield
W
Velez Sarsfield
0
-
1
Sarmiento
L
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 4/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 2/5
OLI-Form
OLICerro Porteno
1
-
2
Olimpia
W
Sportivo Trinidense
1
-
1
Olimpia
D
Olimpia
0
-
0
Club Atletico Penarol
D
Olimpia
3
-
1
Luqueno
W
Atletico Tembetary
0
-
1
Olimpia
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 7/3
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
Head-to-Head Record
SARLast match
OLI