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Defensa Y Justicia vs Platense Prediction, Tips & Odds

Defensa Y Justicia vs Platense

Liga Profesional ArgentinaClausura - 7
Defensa Y Justicia
#10 · Liga Profesional Argentina
DWLWW
1 - 0
Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello, Gobernador Julio A. Costa
Referee: J. P. Loustau
Platense
#12 · Liga Profesional Argentina
DLDWD
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.50
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.47 (implied 68.1%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 70.6% probability (an expert ratio of 1.42). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (70.6% vs 68.1%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Defensa Y Justicia to win against Platense, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Defensa Y Justicia currently occupies 10th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with a record of 4 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses from 16 matches, resulting in 19 points. Their goal difference of -3 indicates they have struggled defensively, conceding 21 goals while scoring 18. Despite this, their recent form shows two wins and a draw in their last five matches, suggesting they are capable of finding form when needed. On the other hand, Platense sits in 12th position, having garnered 16 points from their 16 games with 3 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses. Their goal tally of 10 scored and 15 conceded illustrates a lack of offensive potency, which has hindered their ability to secure victories. In their last five matches, Platense has managed just one win, alongside two draws and two losses, reflecting a struggle to maintain consistency. The model indicates a win probability of 55% for Defensa Y Justicia, while Platense has a 25% chance of winning. One key market percentage to consider is the likelihood of both teams scoring, which could be around 60%. However, a potential caveat is Defensa Y Justicia's defensive vulnerabilities, which could allow Platense to capitalize on any mistakes. The full method, detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, utilizes expected goals and actual results across the season, as analyzed by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Defensa Y Justicia Win44%2.46
Draw27%2.86
Platense Win29%3.23
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.6855.5%

Defensa Y Justicia have kept a clean sheet in 28% of matches. Platense average 0.8 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.4763.3%

Defensa Y Justicia manage games at home, conceding just 1.28 goals per match. Platense score 0.82 on the road.

Correct Score
Defensa Y Justicia 1-1 Platense
5.4018.6%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 18.6% probability.

Asian Handicap
Defensa Y Justicia -0.5
2.3338%

Defensa Y Justicia have been the stronger side, winning 38% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
5.40
18.6%
1-0
5.80
17.3%
0-0
6.15
16.4%
0-1
6.90
14.5%
2-1
9.56
10.6%
2-0
10.09
10.0%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 18.6% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Defensa Y Justicia clean sheets, in line with their 28% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Defensa Y Justicia
-0.0
1.64
Platense
+0.0
2.21
Defensa Y Justicia
-0.3
2.07
Platense
+0.3
2.75
Defensa Y Justicia
-0.5
2.33
Platense
+0.5
3.05
Defensa Y Justicia
-1.5
5.50
Platense
+1.5
7.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Defensa Y Justicia are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Defensa Y Justicia vs Platense
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.382.843.352.651.482.101.67
Marathonbet
2.462.753.322.451.442.051.67
Betfair
2.403.003.102.401.501.951.75
Pinnacle
2.552.823.492.731.49
SBO
2.472.832.83
William Hill
2.402.803.102.101.67
Bet365
2.502.903.252.601.482.051.70
1xBet
2.502.803.382.451.442.051.69
Unibet
2.432.883.252.751.422.161.62
Betano
2.502.873.302.751.472.121.67
Superbet
2.502.853.302.651.492.101.69
BetVictor
2.453.003.132.421.482.101.65

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
85.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
61.9%
Over 2.5 Goals
36.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
18.1%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XDefensa Y Justicia or Draw
71%1.32
12Defensa Y Justicia or Platense
73%1.38
X2Draw or Platense
56%1.53

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (evenly matched 3-3)
3 Defensa Y Justicia4 Draw3 Platense
24 Feb
Platense
0-0
Defensa Y Justicia
Liga Profesional Argentina
Sept 25
Defensa Y Justicia
1-2
Platense
Liga Profesional Argentina
Mar 25
Platense
0-1
Defensa Y Justicia
Liga Profesional Argentina
Jul 24
Defensa Y Justicia
1-3
Platense
Liga Profesional Argentina
Jan 24
Defensa Y Justicia
3-0
Platense
Copa de la Liga Profesional
Aug 23
Platense
0-0
Defensa Y Justicia
Copa de la Liga Profesional
Mar 23
Platense
1-0
Defensa Y Justicia
Liga Profesional Argentina
Oct 22
Platense
0-0
Defensa Y Justicia
Liga Profesional Argentina
Apr 22
Defensa Y Justicia
1-1
Platense
Liga Profesional Argentina
Oct 21
Defensa Y Justicia
2-1
Platense
Liga Profesional Argentina

The head-to-head record between Defensa Y Justicia and Platense stands at 3 wins for Defensa Y Justicia, 4 draws, and 3 wins for Platense over the last 10 matches. The results indicate a tightly contested rivalry, with half of the encounters ending in draws. The scorelines show a mix of narrow victories, with Defensa Y Justicia's largest win being 3-0 and Platense's being 3-1. The matches have generally been low-scoring, with several fixtures ending in 0-0, reflecting a balanced competition between the two teams. Both sides have shared the spoils fairly evenly, with no team dominating the recent history.

Liga Profesional Argentina Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Independ. Rivadavia
16104229151434
WLWDL
1
Estudiantes L.P.
169431971231
WLDLW
2
River Plate
1692522121029
WWWDW
2
Boca Juniors
168622291330
WDWDD
3
Velez Sarsfield
167721812628
DWDDD
3
Argentinos JRS
168531713429
DDWDL
10
Defensa Y Justicia
164751821-319
DWLWW
12
Platense
163761015-516
LDLWD
14
Aldosivi
16088619-138
LWLLD
15
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
161213524-195
LLDDL
15
Deportivo Riestra
16187512-711
DLDDD

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Defensa Y JusticiaHome
1W5D2L
8 playedGF 7 · GA 101.00 pts/game
PlatenseAway
1W5D2L
8 playedGF 6 · GA 71.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
Defensa Y JusticiaPlatense
1.21Goals p.g.0.82
1.28Goals conceded p.g.1.06
28%Clean sheets30%
38%Win rate24%
2.48Avg goals in match1.88
1.52xG per game1.10
-0.31xGA per game0.29
56%Possession %50%
4.7Shots on target / game5.3
5.4Corners per game4.5
Defensa Y Justicia
Recent Form

Defensa Y Justicia have won 6 of their last 14 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat Defensa Y Justicia 2-0 and beat Defensa Y Justicia 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 10D 8L from the last 29 games (38% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Defensa Y JusticiaAll competitions
18 Sept
Central Cordoba de Santiago
2-2
Defensa Y Justicia
Liga Profesional Argentina
11 Sept
Defensa Y Justicia
2-0
Gimnasia M.
Liga Profesional Argentina
06 Sept
Lanus
1-0
Defensa Y Justicia
Liga Profesional Argentina
31 Aug
Defensa Y Justicia
1-0
Platense
Liga Profesional Argentina
23 Aug
Belgrano Cordoba
1-2
Defensa Y Justicia
Liga Profesional Argentina
17 Aug
Velez Sarsfield
1-1
Defensa Y Justicia
Liga Profesional Argentina
11
Win
38%
10
Draw
34%
8
Lost
28%
Platense
Recent Form

Platense have won 4 of their last 15 matches on the road, drawing 6 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Defensa Y Justicia 1-0 and beat Barracas Central 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 8W 14D 11L from the last 33 games (24% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: PlatenseAll competitions
04 Sept
Platense
1-1
Deportivo Riestra
Liga Profesional Argentina
31 Aug
Defensa Y Justicia
1-0
Platense
Liga Profesional Argentina
28 Aug
Platense
1-1
Instituto Cordoba
Copa Argentina
23 Aug
Barracas Central
1-2
Platense
Liga Profesional Argentina
19 Aug
Coquimbo Unido
0-0
Platense
CONMEBOL Libertadores
12 Aug
Platense
1-1
Coquimbo Unido
CONMEBOL Libertadores
8
Win
24%
14
Draw
42%
11
Lost
33%

Lineups

Confirmed

Defensa Y Justicia4-1-4-1Confirmed

3Fernando RománDEF
28Valentín LozaDEF
21David MartínezDEF
29Damián FernándezDEF
9Leandro FernándezFWD
1Matías BorgognoGK
24Juan Manuel GutiérrezMID
19David BarbonaMID
8César PérezMID
11Tiziano PerrottaMID
15Santiago SosaMID
2Samuel LuceroDEF
30Demian DominguezDEF
6Ezequiel BurdinDEF
7Tomás PérezFWD
26Jeremías LuccoFWD
17Agustín HauschFWD
25Facundo AltamiraFWD
36Lautaro AmadeGK
45Thiago MartínezMID
16Ayrton PortilloMID
22Maximiliano PorcelMID
27Domingo BlancoMID

Platense4-4-2Confirmed

31Víctor CuestaDEF
4Agustín LagosDEF
3Tomás Ariel SilvaDEF
13Ignacio VazquezDEF
43Nicolás RetamarFWD
11Nico LópezFWD
30Juan CozzaniGK
7Guido MaineroMID
26Pablo FerreiraMID
24Martín BarriosMID
16Gastón TogniMID
6Eugenio RaggioDEF
34Mateo MendiaDEF
25Juan Ignacio SaboridoDEF
33Juan GautoFWD
18Bautista MerliniFWD
99Gonzalo LencinaFWD
22Nicolás SumavilGK
23Leonardo HerediaMID
10Franco ZapiolaMID
27Santiago DalmassoMID
29Franco MinervaMID
5Ivan GómezMID

Unavailable Players

0 players

Defensa Y Justicia

No reported absences

Platense

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Under 2.5 Goals1.47 (63.3%)
BTTS No1.68 (55.5%)
Value Bets
Defensa Y Justicia Win2.46 (44.3%)
Draw2.86 (27.1%)
Platense Win3.23 (28.6%)
Over 2.5 Goals2.58 (36.7%)
Both Teams Score2.08 (44.5%)

Yellow Card Prediction

J. P. Loustau has been appointed as the referee for this fixture. We don't yet have enough recent fixtures officiated by J. P. Loustau to give a confident card-market projection. Our default lean is under 3.5 yellow cards at 1.95.

Corner Prediction

Defensa Y Justicia have averaged 5.4 corners per match at home; Platense 4.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Defensa Y Justicia have generated 1.52 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 38% of them. They put 4.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Defensa Y Justicia player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.