Penarol vs Velez Sarsfield prediction 29.05.2025 | Copa Libertadores

• Competition: Copa Libertadores
• Date: Thursday, 29th May 2025
• Kickoff: 23:00 UK / 00:00 CEST
• Venue: Campeón del Siglo (Montevideo)

Everything is decided in Copa Libertadores group H, as we know that Penarol and Velez Sarsfield will end in the first two positions and progress to the 1/8 final. The only thing we have to find out in the last round is which of the two teams will finish at the top of the table. Velez Sarsfield have an advantage, so for them, even a draw is enough, while Penarol have to win. 

Penarol had some problems throughout the season, so they finished only fourth in the Uruguayan Apertura. However, Penarol are in spectacular form lately. They won the last six matches in a row. In the previous game, Penarol won 2-0 at home against Plaza Colonia. That was another dominating performance and an easy win for Diego Aguirre's team. 

Velez Sarsfield has not been at their best in the Argentinian Apertura in the previous months. They ended with only 14 points from 16 matches. Velez Sarsfield won only one of the last four matches. In the previous game, they lost 2-0 in the cup against Lanus. In the match that was played at a neutral field in Guatemala, Velez Sarsfield ended with only xG of 0.28, so they couldn't expect much more than the defeat. 

Penarol vs Velez Sarsfield pick: Penarol to win

Penarol seems unstoppable right now, while Velez Sarsfield does not play well. We should expect the home side to win in the upcoming tie and reclaim the top group position.