Vélez Sársfield Res. vs Ferro 2 - Reserve League

A fascinating Reserve League chapter awaits on September 22, 2026 when Vélez Sársfield Res. take on Ferro 2 at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

Both Vélez Sársfield Res. and Ferro 2 will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Reserve League. Patchy would be the kindest description of Vélez Sársfield Res.'s recent run: W in their last five, a season win rate of 33.33%. Ferro 2 are searching for answers away from home, DLLLL over their last five with a campaign win rate of 11.11%. The contrast in attacking output — 0.67 versus 0.78 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. But Fuseini's equaliser leaves Burnley winless and bottom of the Championship, having failed to gain three points from a match Hayen had described beforehand as "must-win".

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. After the loss, a lot of questions began to be raised about their different approach to preparing for the game.

Individual quality could tip the balance. The league's leading scorer Alejo Duarte, with 1 goals to his name this season, is a reminder of the firepower on display. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. The most obvious one is that Haaland is the best striker in the world and as promising as Sesko looks, he isn't anywhere near that level at the moment.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.