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09.08.2026 20:45
Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello
Referee: A. Carranza
Defensa Y Justicia
Match Timeline
Newells Old Boys
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
7'
A. Hausch ↔ D. Blanco
Defensa Y Justicia
🟨
31'
Jeronimo Russo
Newells Old Boys
⚽
32'
F. Roman · Assist: C. Perez
Defensa Y Justicia
🟨
40'
Jeronimo Russo
Newells Old Boys
🟥
40'
Jeronimo Russo
Newells Old Boys
🟨
45+1'
Ayrton Portillo
Defensa Y Justicia
🟨
46'
César Pérez
Defensa Y Justicia
🔄
46'
T. Rios ↔ M. Luciano
Newells Old Boys
🔄
67'
↔ J. Lucco
Defensa Y Justicia
🔄
67'
L. Fernandez ↔ T. Perez
Defensa Y Justicia
🔄
67'
A. Portillo ↔ V. Loza
Defensa Y Justicia
⚽
68'
T. Perez · Assist: V. Loza
Defensa Y Justicia
🔄
71'
F. Guch ↔ M. E. Garcia
Newells Old Boys
🔄
71'
J. Gomez ↔ R. Herrera
Newells Old Boys
🔄
71'
I. Ramirez ↔ F. Scarpeccio
Newells Old Boys
🔄
81'
D. Barbona ↔ M. Porcel
Defensa Y Justicia
⚽
83'
B. Cabrera · Assist: M. Ortega
Newells Old Boys
🔄
87'
M. Ortega ↔ F. Escobar
Newells Old Boys
🟨
90+2'
Fernando Román
Defensa Y Justicia

Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Home or Draw
Probability 64.4%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 82.5%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 66.7%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Home or Draw
64.4%
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BTTS Yes
82.5%
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Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
66.7%
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Corners O/U Over 7.5 Corners
92%
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HT / FT Home / Home
-
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Correct Score 2-1
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Probability Distribution
Defensa Y Justicia Win 43.7%
Draw 20.7%
Newells Old Boys Win 35.6%
Expected Goals (xG)
Defensa Y Justicia1.32
Newells Old Boys1.1
Recent Form (Last 5)
Defensa Y Justicia Defensa Y Justicia
WWDLW
25 GF / 31 GA
Newells Old Boys Newells Old Boys
WLDWL
18 GF / 32 GA
Key Stats
1.14
Average Goals Scored
0.9
1.41
Average Goals Conceded
1.6
13
BTTS Yes
10
10
Over 2.5
7
4.11
Shots on Goal
3.26

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Defensa Y Justicia Defensa Y Justicia 22 matches
Newells Old Boys Newells Old Boys 20 matches
Defensa Y Justicia Statistic Newells Old Boys
7 Wins 4
8 Draws 7
7 Losses 9
25 Goals For 18
31 Goals Against 32
1.14 Avg Goals Scored 0.9
1.41 Avg Goals Conceded 1.6
13 BTTS Yes 10
17 Over 1.5 16
10 Over 2.5 7
5 Over 3.5 5
6 Clean Sheets 3
6 Failed To Score 8
4.11 Shots On Goal 3.26
10.79 Total Shots 9.89
4.37 Corners 3.68
52.7% Ball Possession 43.5%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

Looking at the broader profile of both teams, this encounter highlights two sides with a fairly similar football identity. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. Defensa Y Justicia have shown more instability in their recent run, so confidence and game management may become important factors. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Newells Old Boys. Both teams appear likely to operate from a similar base structure, so execution within the same shape could be more decisive than formation itself. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected.

Defensa Y Justicia Analysis

With 19 points from 16 games and a place of 10, Defensa Y Justicia still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. The overall return of 4 wins, 7 draws, and 5 defeats with a 18:21 goal balance points toward poor form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (2 goals), Ayrton Portillo (2 goals), David Barbona (2 goals), with creative support from Juan Manuel Gutiérrez (1 assists), Aaron Molinas (1 assists), while defensively they have looked very solid. At home, they have returned 1 wins, 5 draws, and 2 losses, which indicates a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.

Newells Old Boys Analysis

Newells Old Boys sit 14 with 15 points after 16 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 3 wins, 6 draws, and 7 defeats with a 15:27 goal balance points toward mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they depend heavily on Juan Ignacio Ramírez (3 goals), Jeronimo Russo (1 goals), Walter Mazzantti (1 goals), with creative support from Jeronimo Russo (2 assists), Walter Mazzantti (1 assists), Jerónimo Gómez Mattar (1 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. Away from home, they have managed 2 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.

H2H Analysis

Across those 15 head-to-head meetings, Defensa Y Justicia won 8 times, Newells Old Boys won 5 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 17:14 from Defensa Y Justicia's perspective. 5 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 matches, with an average of 2.07 goals per game.

1X2: Home or Draw
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (79.3%)
Predicted formations: Defensa Y Justicia 4-2-3-1 / Newells Old Boys 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Defensa Y Justicia wins 8, draws 2, Newells Old Boys wins 5

Standings

Apertura - Group A
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 16 9 4 3 19:7 12 31
D W L W L
2 16 8 6 2 22:9 13 30
D W W W D
3 16 7 7 2 18:12 6 28
L D W D W
4 16 7 5 4 17:13 4 26
D L L W L
5 16 6 6 4 24:20 4 24
D L W D W
6 16 6 6 4 18:15 3 24
W D W W W
7 16 5 7 4 14:14 0 22
W L L D W
8 16 5 6 5 24:20 4 21
L L L L W
9 16 6 3 7 17:17 0 21
D W W W L
10 16 4 7 5 18:21 -3 19
W W D W L
11 16 5 4 7 14:22 -8 19
W L D L D
12 16 3 7 6 10:15 -5 16
D D L L D
13 16 4 4 8 11:21 -10 16
D D D L L
14 16 3 6 7 15:27 -12 15
L D W D D
15 16 1 8 7 5:12 -7 11
L D D L D
Knockout Phase