Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 5th round of the Liga Profesional Argentina, where  Defensa Y Justicia will face Newells Old Boys at Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello stadium on 17 August at 13:00.

The home team, Defensa Y Justicia is currently in 4º position in the tournament with 7 points, while Newells Old Boys is currently in 7º position with 5.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys.

Defensa Y Justicia

Defensa Y Justicia comes from playing against Deportivo Riestra and finished the match with a result of 1-0, with win for Defensa Y Justicia. Buoyed by this latest result, they will be looking to get another win against Newells Old Boys coached by C. Fabbiani. In that last match between Defensa Y Justicia and Deportivo Riestra, Defensa Y Justicia team achieved a 79% possession of the ball, with 7 shots on goal of which 1 was a goal. The goal was scored by Abiel Osorio.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by M. Soso has achieved 2 wins, 3 draws y 3 defeats. Defensa Y Justicia average number of goals per game is 0.9 goals, while they concede an average of 1.0 goals per game. With this trend, they have kept 1 clean sheet in 1 official match. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 7 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Defensa Y Justicia matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Half-time defeat: 4/8

Newells Old Boys

Newells Old Boys, who visit Defensa Y Justicia, are coming from a 1-1 draw against Central Cordoba de Santiago, so the team coached by C. Fabbiani will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Newells Old Boys and Central Cordoba de Santiago, the Newells Old Boys team achieved 32% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Gonzalo Maroni.

Analysing the last 8 matches, C. Fabbiani's team has won 3, drawn 3 and lost 2. Newells Old Boys average 1.1 goals per game, while they concede an average of 0.8 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 6 goals.

Latest statistics in Newells Old Boys matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 6/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• First to concede goals: 4/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys: H2H STATS

The match-ups between the two teams can help you when placing your bets. We have taken them into account for this Defensa Y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Copa Argentina competition, in an event that took place at the Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello stadium on 23-05-2025 with the result of 0-2, with Newells Old Boys winning.

The last 5 meetings between Defensa Y Justicia and Newells Old Boys have resulted in 2 wins for Defensa Y Justicia, 3 wins for Newells Old Boys. In those matches, Defensa Y Justicia managed to score 2 goals, while Newells Old Boys scored 6 goals against Defensa Y Justicia.

• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals