Defensa Y Justicia vs San Lorenzo Prediction, Tips & Odds
Defensa Y Justicia vs San Lorenzo
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The model favours Defensa Y Justicia to win, projecting a scoreline of 1-0. Currently sitting in 10th place, Defensa Y Justicia has shown a decent turn of form recently, with three wins in their last five matches. Despite a negative goal difference of -3, their ability to secure points in tight contests could play a crucial role in this matchup. On the other hand, San Lorenzo, positioned 7th, has had a more balanced season thus far, with a goal difference of 0. They have managed five wins, but their recent form indicates some inconsistency, as they have only secured two victories in their last five games. This could suggest vulnerabilities that Defensa Y Justicia may exploit. According to the model, Defensa Y Justicia has a 41.7% chance of winning this match, while a draw stands at 31.0% and San Lorenzo's chances are at 27.3%. A key market insight shows a 35.5% probability of over 2.5 goals being scored. However, the main caveat is that Defensa Y Justicia's defensive record could be a concern if San Lorenzo capitalizes on any mistakes. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is provided by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, which utilizes an in-house model that evaluates fixtures using expected goals and actual results throughout the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Defensa Y Justicia have kept a clean sheet in 31% of matches. San Lorenzo average 0.8 goals per game.
Defensa Y Justicia manage games at home, conceding just 1.24 goals per match. San Lorenzo score 0.83 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 18.4% probability.
Defensa Y Justicia have been the stronger side, winning 41% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-0 Defensa Y Justicia win as the most likely scoreline at 18.4% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Defensa Y Justicia clean sheets, in line with their 31% clean-sheet rate this season.
Lines averaged across 5 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 San Lorenzo| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.09 | 2.88 | 4.05 | 2.38 | 1.46 | 2.08 | 1.65 | |
| 2.05 | 3.00 | 3.80 | 2.55 | 1.45 | 2.00 | 1.73 | |
| 2.07 | 3.02 | 4.55 | 2.62 | 1.53 | — | — | |
| 2.12 | 2.82 | 3.28 | — | — | — | — | |
| 2.05 | 2.88 | 3.90 | — | — | 2.10 | 1.67 | |
| 2.05 | 3.10 | 4.00 | 2.50 | 1.50 | 2.10 | 1.67 | |
| 2.13 | 2.93 | 4.12 | 2.50 | 1.53 | 2.08 | 1.67 | |
Betano | 2.07 | 3.00 | 4.20 | 2.57 | 1.53 | 2.07 | 1.70 |
BetVictor | 2.05 | 3.13 | 4.00 | 2.37 | 1.50 | 2.10 | 1.65 |
Goals Probability
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Last 10 Meetings (Defensa Y Justicia leads 5-2)In the last 10 matches between Defensa Y Justicia and San Lorenzo, Defensa Y Justicia has won 5 times, there have been 3 draws, and San Lorenzo has secured 2 victories. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several close encounters, including three matches ending in 0-0 draws. Defensa Y Justicia's wins have featured a mix of narrow and more decisive margins, such as a 5-2 victory, while San Lorenzo's successes have been less frequent and typically by a single goal. The most recent win for San Lorenzo came in November 2023, highlighting a challenging period for them in this matchup.
Liga Profesional Argentina Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Independ. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 34 | DWWLW |
| 1 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 31 | LWLDL |
| 2 |  Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 30 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 29 | LWWWD |
| 3 |  Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 28 | WDWDD |
| 3 |  Argentinos JRS | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 29 | LDDWD |
| 7 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 22 | LLDWL |
| 10 | Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 21 | -3 | 19 | WDWLW |
| 14 |  Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 27 | -12 | 15 | DWDDD |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 11 | DLDDD |
| 15 |  Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 24 | -19 | 5 | LLLDD |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonDefensa Y Justicia have won 7 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 6 and losing 2. Their recent home fixtures include beat San Lorenzo 3-0 and beat Gimnasia M. 2-0.
Overall, the wider run reads 12W 10D 7L from the last 29 games (41% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
San Lorenzo have won 2 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 11 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to San Lorenzo 3-0 and drew with Independiente 1-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 9W 16D 11L from the last 36 games (25% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersDefensa Y Justicia
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San Lorenzo
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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.
Yellow Card Prediction
Luis Lobo Medina has averaged 5.0 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 4.5 yellow cards at 1.85.
Corner Prediction
Defensa Y Justicia have averaged 4.3 corners per match at home; San Lorenzo 3.4 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 4.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Defensa Y Justicia have generated 1.59 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 41% of them. They put 5.5 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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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.
