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Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina
Newells Old Boys logo
Newells Old Boys
Defensa Y Justicia logo
Defensa Y Justicia

Match Events

J. Gomez
13'
31'
J. B. Miritello
M. Luciano
43'
45'
J. B. Miritello
63'
A. Portillo
R. Herrera
69'
M. Coccaro
76'
S. Salcedo
81'
90'
E. Banega
O. Salomon
90'

Preview

Newells Old Boys vs Defensa Y Justicia: Defensive Stalemate Expected in Liga Profesional

Newells Old Boys host Defensa Y Justicia in a Liga Profesional fixture that looks set to be a tight, low-scoring affair. Both sides have shown defensive solidity recently, suggesting goals will be at a premium.

This fixture pits Newells' struggles in finding the net against Defensa Y Justicia's formidable defensive organisation. Defensa's ability to maintain possession and their recent clean sheets suggest they will aim to build from the back and control the game's rhythm. Newells, likely to be outmatched in possession, may have to rely on quick transitions or set pieces, but their low shot volume indicates limited attacking avenues. Expect Defensa to employ a patient buildup, probing for weaknesses, while Newells might adopt a compact shape, hoping to frustrate their visitors.

Team statistics

Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina
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Team Stats Comparison

Home Team Matches
Away Team Matches
Newells Old Boys
VS
Defensa Y Justicia
3
Matches played
3
0 - 1 - 2
Results
1 - 2 - 0
0%
Win %
33.3%
0.7
Goals scored
0.3
1.7
Goals conceded
0
League averages

Key points

  • • Defensa Y Justicia are undefeated this season, conceding zero goals in their last three matches.
  • • Newells Old Boys have only managed to score one goal at home this season.
  • • The odds suggest a low-scoring game, with under 2.5 goals priced at 1.4.

AI Prediction

Defensa Y Justicia's unbeaten start and watertight defence stand out, while Newells Old Boys are yet to find their stride. The odds favour a low-scoring game, with the under 2.5 goals market appearing particularly attractive. Given Defensa's defensive strength and Newells' offensive struggles, a draw with few goals is the most probable outcome.

  • AI
    Confidence
    Pick
    Recent Win% (20)
  • amazon/nova-lite-v1
    nova-lite-v1 (fr)
    by amazon
    70%
    Defensa Y Justicia AWAY
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    63%
    O/U
    40%
    BTTS
    43%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ar)
    by google
    68%
    X DRAW
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    47%
    O/U
    47%
    BTTS
    70%
  • google/gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001
    gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (es)
    by google
    68%
    X DRAW
    BTTS NO
    2.5 UNDER
    1x2
    40%
    O/U
    63%
    BTTS
    70%

H2H

Liga Profesional Argentina H2H 기록입니다.
Match dateTeamScoreTeamO/U 2.5BTTS
8/17/2025
Newells Old Boys
D 1 - 1 D
Defensa Y Justicia
HOME
UY
2/12/2025HOME
Newells Old Boys
L 0 - 1 W
Defensa Y Justicia
UN
5/25/2024HOME
Newells Old Boys
W 1 - 0 L
Defensa Y Justicia
UN
2/11/2023
Newells Old Boys
L 0 - 1 W
Defensa Y Justicia
HOME
UN
Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Newells Old Boys Team recent

Newells Old Boys logo
Newells Old Boys
Home Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
AWAY
Boca Juniors0 - 2LUN-
HOME
Independiente1 - 1DUY-
AWAY
Talleres Cordoba1 - 2LOY-

Newells Old Boys have endured a difficult start to the season, failing to secure a win in their opening three matches. Their overall scoring rate of less than a goal per game, combined with conceding nearly two, paints a concerning picture. While their last home outing saw them grab a goal and avoid defeat, their away form is far more troubling, with two losses and a meagre 0.5 goals scored per match. The team's possession stats are also low, indicating a struggle to assert control.

Defensa Y Justicia Team recent

Defensa Y Justicia logo
Defensa Y Justicia
Away Team Matches
Match dateH/AVSScoreResultsO/U 2.5BTTSCor 9.5
HOME
Estudiantes L.P.0 - 0DUN-
AWAY
Deportivo Riestra1 - 0WUN-
AWAY
Aldosivi0 - 0DUN-

Defensa Y Justicia present a stark contrast in form, remaining undefeated across their first three games. Their defensive record is particularly impressive, having conceded zero goals overall and in their most recent home fixture. Although their away scoring average is modest, they have managed to secure a win and a draw on the road. The side consistently boasts higher possession figures and a better pass completion rate, suggesting a more composed approach to games.

O
Over
U
Under
Y
Yes
N
No

Odds

1x2
Newells Old Boys
HOME
2.15
DRAW
3
Defensa Y Justicia
AWAY
3.9
2.5 OVER/UNDER
OVER
2.88
UNDER
1.4
BTTS
YES
2.25
NO
1.57

Lineups

Newells Old Boys

Newells Old Boys

(4-2-3-1)

G. Arias
M. Luciano
O. Salomon
S. Salcedo
A. Mendez
R. Herrera
J. Gomez
W. Nunez
M. Coccaro
F. Guch
L. Herrera
J. Gutierrez
J. B. Miritello
R. Botta
S. Lucero
A. Molinas
S. Sosa
A. Portillo
D. Fernandez
E. Amor
L. Souto
C. Fiermarin
Defensa Y Justicia

Defensa Y Justicia

(3-4-3)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

No injury/suspension information available.

League table

Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina
#TeamPlayedWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
Apertura - Group A
1Estudiantes L.P.169431971231LWDWW
2Boca Juniors168622291330LWWWD
3Velez Sarsfield167721812628LDDDW
4Talleres Cordoba167541713426LDDWW
5Independiente166642420424LWLWD
6Lanus166641815324LDDLW
7San Lorenzo165741414022LLWDD
8Union Santa Fe165652420421LWDDL
9Instituto Cordoba166371717021WDLWW
10Defensa Y Justicia164751821-319LLLLL
11Gimnasia M.165471422-819WLWDW
12Platense163761015-516LLLDD
13Central Cordoba de Santiago164481121-1016LDWLL
14Newells Old Boys163671527-1215DDWDW
15Deportivo Riestra16187512-711DWLLL
Apertura - Group B
1Independ. Rivadavia16104229151434LDWDW
2River Plate1692522121029LWWWL
3Argentinos JRS168531713429LWWLW
4Rosario Central168442016428LWWDW
5Belgrano Cordoba167541713426WWWWW
6Gimnasia L.P.168261919026LWWWW
7Huracan165741713422LWDLD
8Racing Club165651715221LWDDD
9Barracas Central165651515021LDDWL
10Tigre164841815320DLDDL
11Sarmiento Junin166191320-719LWLLW
12Banfield165381719-218WDDLL
13Atletico Tucuman163581520-514WDLDL
14Aldosivi16088619-138DLDLD
15Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto161213524-195LLLLD
Clausura - Group A
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14Central Cordoba de Santiago00000000LDWLL
15Gimnasia M.00000000WLWDW
Clausura - Group B
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2Tigre00000000DLDDL
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6Racing Club00000000LWDDD
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9Belgrano Cordoba00000000WWWWW
10Aldosivi00000000DLDLD
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12Independ. Rivadavia00000000LDWDW
13Sarmiento Junin00000000LWLLW
14Barracas Central00000000LDDWL
15Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto00000000LLLLD
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