Union Santa Fe vs Defensa Y Justicia Prediction, Tips & Odds
Union Santa Fe vs Defensa Y Justicia
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The model favours Union Santa Fe to win against Defensa Y Justicia, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Union Santa Fe currently sits in 8th place, having accumulated 21 points from 16 matches with a record of 5 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses. Their positive goal difference of +4 underscores a solid attacking performance, particularly evident in their recent form, where they secured three wins out of their last five matches. On the other hand, Defensa Y Justicia is positioned 10th with 19 points, having won 4, drawn 7, and lost 5 of their matches. While they have shown resilience, evidenced by their recent form of 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last five, their overall goal difference of -3 indicates defensive vulnerabilities that could be exploited by Union Santa Fe. The model assigns a win probability of 41.3% for Union Santa Fe, with a 30.3% chance of a draw and a 28.5% chance for Defensa Y Justicia. The expectation for over 2.5 goals stands at 43.8%, reflecting potential for an engaging match. However, the caveat lies in Union Santa Fe's inconsistency, as their recent form includes two losses which could impact their performance. For a detailed explanation of how we reached this prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is brought to you by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, using an in-house model that evaluates fixtures through expected goals and actual results across the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.
Union Santa Fe manage games at home, conceding just 1.41 goals per match. Defensa Y Justicia score 1.31 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 16.7% probability.
Union Santa Fe have been the stronger side, winning 34% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 16.7% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Union Santa Fe clean sheets, in line with their 19% clean-sheet rate this season.
Lines averaged across 5 bookmakers. Union Santa Fe 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
Union Santa Fe vs Defensa Y Justicia| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 2.16 | 3.12 | 3.42 | 2.12 | 1.67 | 1.84 | 1.84 | |
| 2.00 | 3.30 | 3.60 | 2.15 | 1.67 | — | — | |
| 2.08 | 3.35 | 3.69 | 2.17 | 1.70 | — | — | |
| 2.10 | 3.10 | 3.40 | — | — | 1.85 | 1.85 | |
| 2.15 | 3.10 | 3.75 | 2.15 | 1.67 | 1.91 | 1.91 | |
| 2.21 | 3.19 | 3.49 | 2.16 | 1.70 | 1.84 | 1.86 | |
Betano | 2.18 | 3.20 | 3.60 | 2.20 | 1.70 | 1.85 | 1.88 |
BetVictor | 2.10 | 3.30 | 3.50 | 2.06 | 1.66 | 1.85 | 1.83 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (Defensa Y Justicia leads 5-2)In the last 10 matches between Union Santa Fe and Defensa Y Justicia, Defensa Y Justicia has won 5 times, Union Santa Fe has won 2 times, and there have been 3 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several matches resulting in narrow margins; however, Defensa Y Justicia has had the upper hand overall. The presence of three scoreless draws suggests that some encounters were tightly contested, while Defensa Y Justicia's victories include a mix of both narrow and more decisive wins, highlighting their consistent ability to secure results against Union Santa Fe.
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 |
| 8 | Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 20 | 4 | 21 | LLLWW |
| 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 SeasonUnion Santa Fe have won 7 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include lost to Union Santa Fe 1-2 and beat Union Santa Fe 3-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 11W 8D 13L from the last 32 games (34% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.
Defensa Y Justicia have won 5 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 4 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Central Cordoba de Santiago 2-2 and beat Belgrano Cordoba 1-2.
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.
Lineups
Lineups not yet announced
Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.
Unavailable Players
0 playersUnion Santa Fe
No reported absences
Defensa Y Justicia
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.
Yellow Card Prediction
The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.
Corner Prediction
Union Santa Fe have averaged 3.6 corners per match at home; Defensa Y Justicia 4.3 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
Union Santa Fe have generated 1.02 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 34% of them. They put 4.0 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Union Santa Fe 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.
