Unión (Santa Fe) host Vélez Sarsfield in Liga Profesional clash at 15 de Abril

match details and competition context

The Liga Profesional continues on Friday, 6 November 2026, with an intriguing fixture as Unión (Santa Fe) welcome Vélez Sarsfield to the 15 de Abril stadium in Rosario, Santa Fe. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:15 UTC. This midweek round sees two sides separated by ten points in the standings meet in a match that could influence their final positions in the table. The referee for the encounter has not been disclosed.

Unión (Santa Fe) currently sit in 10th place after 15 matches, having accumulated 18 points from five wins, three draws and seven losses. They have scored 22 goals and conceded 24, leaving them with a goal difference of minus two. Vélez Sarsfield are positioned much higher in third place with 28 points from seven wins, seven draws and just one loss. Their goal difference is a healthy plus ten, with 25 goals scored and only 15 conceded.

recent form and performance

Unión (Santa Fe) have struggled for consistency in recent weeks. In their last five Liga Profesional games, they earned five points from one win, two draws and two defeats. Their matches have been tight but defensively vulnerable, conceding eight goals in those five games while scoring five, averaging just one goal per game. Their latest results include a goalless home defeat to Defensa y Justicia and a 3-1 home victory over Estudiantes de La Plata. Their most recent outing was an away 1-1 draw against Newell's Old Boys on 1 November.

Vélez Sarsfield have enjoyed a more positive run of form, collecting eight points from their last five matches with two wins, two draws and one loss. They have been prolific offensively, netting ten goals and conceding six during that period. Highlights include a commanding 5-0 away win against Central Córdoba (Santiago del Estero) and narrow home victories such as 1-0 over Gimnasia (Mendoza). Their last fixture was a 2-2 home draw with San Lorenzo on 31 October.

head-to-head history

This fixture is still in its early stages in terms of recent history, with just one meeting this season between the sides. That match took place on 27 April 2026, when Vélez Sarsfield hosted Unión (Santa Fe). The game ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw with four goals shared between the teams. Neither side has won yet head-to-head this season, making this upcoming encounter a chance to break that deadlock.

what to expect

Given Vélez Sarsfield's higher league standing and better recent form, they arrive as favourites to pick up points. However, Unión (Santa Fe) will be keen to capitalise on home advantage at 15 de Abril and respond to their recent mixed results with a positive performance. Both teams have shown the capacity to score goals and concede in recent outings, suggesting an open contest could be on the cards. The narrow margins in their previous meeting also hint at a competitive game rather than a one-sided affair.

Where the teams stand

Recent form

Head-to-head