Argentina : Liga Profesional Argentina
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Head to head
Independiente 8 · Draws 5 · Defensa Y Justicia 5 (18 meetings, last 10 below)
Our prediction
Independiente to win
@ 1.68Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Final score: 3 – 1 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia preview and result
Independiente and Defensa Y Justicia met in the Liga Profesional Argentina on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 23:30 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 1, 2 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Independiente a 70% chance of winning, the draw 15% and Defensa Y Justicia 15%. Our pick was Independiente to win with 80% confidence at odds of 1.68. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Independiente or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.14.
Goals: we expect about 2.4 goals (1.1 for Independiente, 1.3 for Defensa Y Justicia). The chance of three or more goals is 44%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence). 4 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
In their last 10 meetings, Independiente won 8, Defensa Y Justicia won 5 and 5 ended level. In the table, Independiente are 5th with 24 points and Defensa Y Justicia are 10th with 19 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia?
Our pre-match prediction is Independiente to win (80% confidence) at odds of 1.68. Win chances: Independiente 70%, draw 15%, Defensa Y Justicia 15%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 44%).
What time is Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia?
Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia (Liga Profesional Argentina) was played on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 23:30 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia?
The double chance 1X (Independiente or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.14. 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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