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Defensa Y JusticiaWWWWD
Newells Old BoysWLWDDHead to head
Our prediction
Newells Old Boys to win
@ 3.45Goals outlook
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys preview and result
Defensa Y Justicia and Newells Old Boys met in the Liga Profesional Argentina on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 21:45 (Nigerian time). The match finished 2 - 1, 1 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Defensa Y Justicia a 40% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Newells Old Boys 41%. Our pick was Newells Old Boys to win with 55% confidence at odds of 3.45. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Newells Old Boys) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.62.
Goals: we expect about 2.5 goals (1.1 for Defensa Y Justicia, 1.4 for Newells Old Boys). The chance of three or more goals is 46%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 3 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Defensa Y Justicia have 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-W-D), scoring 8 and conceding 2. Newells Old Boys have 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-L-W-D-D), scoring 4 and conceding 3. In the table, Defensa Y Justicia are 10th with 19 points and Newells Old Boys are 14th with 15 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys?
Our pre-match prediction is Newells Old Boys to win (55% confidence) at odds of 3.45. Win chances: Defensa Y Justicia 40%, draw 19%, Newells Old Boys 41%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 46%).
What time is Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys?
Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys (Liga Profesional Argentina) was played on Sunday 9 August 2026 at 21:45 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys?
The double chance X2 (Draw or Newells Old Boys) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.62. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
Liga Profesional Argentina table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Estudiantes L.P. |
16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 31 |
| 2 |  Boca Juniors |
16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 |  Velez Sarsfield |
16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 28 |
| 4 |  Talleres Cordoba |
16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 26 |
| 5 |  Independiente |
16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 24 |
| 6 |  Lanus |
16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
| 7 |  San Lorenzo |
16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
| 8 |  Union Santa Fe |
16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 21 |
| 9 |  Instituto Cordoba |
16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 10 |  Defensa Y Justicia |
16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | -3 | 19 |
| 11 |  Gimnasia M. |
16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -8 | 19 |
| 12 |  Platense |
16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -5 | 16 |
| 13 |  Central Cordoba de Santiago |
16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -10 | 16 |
| 14 |  Newells Old Boys |
16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -12 | 15 |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra |
16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -7 | 11 |
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