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Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina

Newells Old Boys

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

Newells Old Boys

Defensa Y Justicia

Matches played

0 - 1 - 2

Results

1 - 2 - 0

Win %

33.3%

0.7

Goals scored

0.3

1.7

Goals conceded

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)
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by amazon

70%

AWAY

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

57%

O/U

43%

BTTS

47%
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by google

68%

X DRAW

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

68%

X DRAW

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Liga Profesional Argentina H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
8/17/2025	Newells Old Boys	D 1 - 1 D	Defensa Y Justicia HOME	U	Y
2/12/2025	HOME Newells Old Boys	L 0 - 1 W	Defensa Y Justicia	U	N
5/25/2024	HOME Newells Old Boys	W 1 - 0 L	Defensa Y Justicia	U	N
2/11/2023	Newells Old Boys	L 0 - 1 W	Defensa Y Justicia HOME	U	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Newells Old Boys

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Boca Juniors	0 - 2	L	U	N	-
HOME	Independiente	1 - 1	D	U	Y	-
AWAY	Talleres Cordoba	1 - 2	L	O	Y	-

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

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	Estudiantes L.P.	0 - 0	D	U	N	-
AWAY	Deportivo Riestra	1 - 0	W	U	N	-
AWAY	Aldosivi	0 - 0	D	U	N	-

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.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

2.15

DRAW

AWAY

3.9

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

2.88

UNDER

1.4

BTTS

YES

2.25

1.57

Lineups

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

(3-4-3)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

No injury/suspension information available.

League table

Argentina Liga Profesional Argentina

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
Apertura, Group A
1	Estudiantes L.P.	16	9	4	3	19	7	12	31	LWDWW
2	Boca Juniors	16	8	6	2	22	9	13	30	LWWWD
3	Velez Sarsfield	16	7	7	2	18	12	6	28	LDDDW
4	Talleres Cordoba	16	7	5	4	17	13	4	26	LDDWW
5	Independiente	16	6	6	4	24	20	4	24	LWLWD
6	Lanus	16	6	6	4	18	15	3	24	LDDLW
7	San Lorenzo	16	5	7	4	14	14	0	22	LLWDD
8	Union Santa Fe	16	5	6	5	24	20	4	21	LWDDL
9	Instituto Cordoba	16	6	3	7	17	17	0	21	WDLWW
10	Defensa Y Justicia	16	4	7	5	18	21	-3	19	LLLLL
11	Gimnasia M.	16	5	4	7	14	22	-8	19	WLWDW
12	Platense	16	3	7	6	10	15	-5	16	LLLDD
13	Central Cordoba de Santiago	16	4	4	8	11	21	-10	16	LDWLL
14	Newells Old Boys	16	3	6	7	15	27	-12	15	DDWDW
15	Deportivo Riestra	16	1	8	7	5	12	-7	11	DWLLL
Apertura, Group B
1	Independ. Rivadavia	16	10	4	2	29	15	14	34	LDWDW
2	River Plate	16	9	2	5	22	12	10	29	WWWLW
3	Argentinos JRS	16	8	5	3	17	13	4	29	LWWLW
4	Rosario Central	16	8	4	4	20	16	4	28	LWWDW
5	Belgrano Cordoba	16	7	5	4	17	13	4	26	WWWWL
6	Gimnasia L.P.	16	8	2	6	19	19	0	26	LWWWW
7	Huracan	16	5	7	4	17	13	4	22	LWDLD
8	Racing Club	16	5	6	5	17	15	2	21	LWDDD
9	Barracas Central	16	5	6	5	15	15	0	21	LDDWL
10	Tigre	16	4	8	4	18	15	3	20	DLDDL
11	Sarmiento Junin	16	6	1	9	13	20	-7	19	LWLLW
12	Banfield	16	5	3	8	17	19	-2	18	WDDLL
13	Atletico Tucuman	16	3	5	8	15	20	-5	14	WDLDL
14	Aldosivi	16	0	8	8	6	19	-13	8	DLDLD
15	Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto	16	1	2	13	5	24	-19	5	LLLLD
Anual 2026
1	Independ. Rivadavia	16	10	4	2	29	15	14	34	LDWDW
2	Estudiantes L.P.	16	9	4	3	19	7	12	31	LWDWW
3	Boca Juniors	16	8	6	2	22	9	13	30	LWWWD
4	River Plate	16	9	2	5	22	12	10	29	WWWLW
5	Argentinos JRS	16	8	5	3	17	13	4	29	LWWLW
6	Velez Sarsfield	16	7	7	2	18	12	6	28	LDDDW
7	Rosario Central	16	8	4	4	20	16	4	28	LWWDW
8	Talleres Cordoba	16	7	5	4	17	13	4	26	LDDWW
9	Belgrano Cordoba	16	7	5	4	17	13	4	26	WWWWL
10	Gimnasia L.P.	16	8	2	6	19	19	0	26	LWWWW
11	Independiente	16	6	6	4	24	20	4	24	LWLWD
12	Lanus	16	6	6	4	18	15	3	24	LDDLW
13	Huracan	16	5	7	4	17	13	4	22	LWDLD
14	San Lorenzo	16	5	7	4	14	14	0	22	LLWDD
15	Union Santa Fe	16	5	6	5	24	20	4	21	LWDDL
16	Racing Club	16	5	6	5	17	15	2	21	LWDDD
17	Instituto Cordoba	16	6	3	7	17	17	0	21	WDLWW
18	Barracas Central	16	5	6	5	15	15	0	21	LDDWL
19	Tigre	16	4	8	4	18	15	3	20	DLDDL
20	Defensa Y Justicia	16	4	7	5	18	21	-3	19	LLLLL
21	Sarmiento Junin	16	6	1	9	13	20	-7	19	LWLLW
22	Gimnasia M.	16	5	4	7	14	22	-8	19	WLWDW
23	Banfield	16	5	3	8	17	19	-2	18	WDDLL
24	Platense	16	3	7	6	10	15	-5	16	LLLDD
25	Central Cordoba de Santiago	16	4	4	8	11	21	-10	16	LDWLL
26	Newells Old Boys	16	3	6	7	15	27	-12	15	DDWDW
27	Atletico Tucuman	16	3	5	8	15	20	-5	14	WDLDL
28	Deportivo Riestra	16	1	8	7	5	12	-7	11	DWLLL
29	Aldosivi	16	0	8	8	6	19	-13	8	DLDLD
30	Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto	16	1	2	13	5	24	-19	5	LLLLD
Promedios 2026
1	Boca Juniors	89				0	0	0	159	LWWWD
2	River Plate	89				0	0	0	152	WWWLW
3	Velez Sarsfield	89				0	0	0	144	LDDDW
4	Racing Club	89				0	0	0	144	LWDDD
5	Argentinos JRS	89				0	0	0	142	LWWLW
6	Rosario Central	89				0	0	0	141	LWWDW
7	Estudiantes L.P.	89				0	0	0	136	LWDWW
8	Independiente	89				0	0	0	134	LWLWD
9	Lanus	89				0	0	0	133	LDDLW
10	Talleres Cordoba	89				0	0	0	132	LDDWW
11	Huracan	89				0	0	0	131	LWDLD
12	Independ. Rivadavia	89				0	0	0	123	LDWDW
13	Union Santa Fe	89				0	0	0	120	LWDDL
14	Barracas Central	89				0	0	0	119	LDDWL
15	San Lorenzo	89				0	0	0	118	LLWDD
16	Defensa Y Justicia	89				0	0	0	115	LLLLL
17	Belgrano Cordoba	89				0	0	0	112	WWWWL
18	Gimnasia L.P.	89				0	0	0	112	LWWWW
19	Deportivo Riestra	89				0	0	0	111	DWLLL
20	Instituto Cordoba	89				0	0	0	108	WDLWW
21	Tigre	89				0	0	0	108	DLDDL
22	Platense	89				0	0	0	108	LLLDD
23	Gimnasia M.	16				0	0	0	19	WLWDW
24	Central Cordoba de Santiago	89				0	0	0	100	LDWLL
25	Atletico Tucuman	89				0	0	0	98	WDLDL
26	Newells Old Boys	89				0	0	0	97	DDWDW
27	Banfield	89				0	0	0	94	WDDLL
28	Sarmiento Junin	89				0	0	0	89	LWLLW
29	Aldosivi	48				0	0	0	41	DLDLD
30	Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto	16				0	0	0	5	LLLLD

Newells Old Boys vs Defensa Y Justicia AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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

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Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

Newells Old Boys Team recent

Defensa Y Justicia Team recent

Odds

Lineups

Newells Old Boys

Defensa Y Justicia

Injuries / suspensions

League table