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

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 5th round of the Liga Profesional Argentina, where  Newells Old Boys will face Defensa Y Justicia at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa stadium on 12 February at 15:45.

The home team, Newells Old Boys is currently in 12º position in the tournament with 3 points, while Defensa Y Justicia is currently in 6º position with 7.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Newells Old Boys vs Defensa Y Justicia.

Newells Old Boys

Newells Old Boys comes from playing against Central Cordoba de Santiago and finished the match with a result of 2-0, with loss for Newells Old Boys. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against Defensa Y Justicia. In that last match between Newells Old Boys and Central Cordoba de Santiago, Newells Old Boys team achieved a 55% possession of the ball, with 3 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 7 matches, the team coached by M. Soso has achieved 2 wins, 1 draw y 4 defeats. Newells Old Boys average number of goals per game is 0.6 goals, while they concede an average of 1.1 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 match conceding at least one goal. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 4 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Newells Old Boys matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 5/7
• Both teams to score: 1/7
• First to concede goals: 4/7

Defensa Y Justicia

Defensa Y Justicia, who visit Newells Old Boys, are coming from a 1-1 draw against Deportivo Riestra, so the team coached by P. De Muner will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Defensa Y Justicia and Deportivo Riestra, the Defensa Y Justicia team achieved 51% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by Ezequiel Cannavo.

Analysing the last 7 matches, P. De Muner's team has won 3, drawn 3 and lost 1. Defensa Y Justicia average 1.6 goals per game, while they concede an average of 0.7 goals per game. With this trend, they have 2 official matches without clean sheets. In those 7 matches, they have scored a total of 11 goals while conceding 5 goals.

Latest statistics in Defensa Y Justicia matches:

• Under 2.5 goals: 4/7
• Both teams to score: 4/7
• First to concede goals: 4/7
• Draw at half-time: 5/7

Newells Old Boys vs Defensa Y Justicia: H2H STATS

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Newells Old Boys vs Defensa Y Justicia prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Liga Profesional Argentina competition, in an event that took place at the Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa stadium on 25-05-2024 with the result of 1-0, with Newells Old Boys winning.

The last 5 meetings between Newells Old Boys and Defensa Y Justicia have resulted in 2 wins for Newells Old Boys, 3 wins for Defensa Y Justicia. In those matches, Newells Old Boys managed to score 5 goals, while Defensa Y Justicia scored 4 goals against Newells Old Boys.

• In 1/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals