Newell's vs Def & Just Prediction 8 February 2026
📢 How will the match between Newell's Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia unfold in the 4th round of the Primera? The teams are at opposite ends of the standings after three matches, which adds extra significance to their encounter. Newell's Old Boys are struggling offensively, with only one win in their last ten games. Defensa y Justicia are showing more consistent results, aiming to solidify their position near the top of the table. Considering the form of both teams, a tactical battle is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 17 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Defensa y Justicia):
- ball possession percentage: 79% vs 21%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Newell´s Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia:
- played 18 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 10, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 12 against 16;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.67, in the 2nd half - 0.89;
- average total goals in the match - 1.56.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Newell´s Old Boys Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Boca Juniors, away team - Newell´s Old Boys). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Newell´s Old Boys vs Boca Juniors):
- ball possession: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 2;
- fouls: 23 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
Newell's Old Boys are going through a challenging period, having failed to secure a win in their first three matches of the new season, with two losses and a draw. Their attacking potential has been underwhelming, averaging just 0.67 goals per game. The defense also requires improvement, conceding an average of 1.67 goals per match.
Match Results: Newell´s Old Boys
Defensa y Justicia Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Defensa y Justicia, away - Estudiantes de La Plata). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes de La Plata):
- ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 0;
- fouls: 8 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Defensa y Justicia are on an upswing with one win and two draws in their last three matches. Despite their low scoring average of 0.33 goals per game, their defense stands strong, conceding just one goal per match on average over their last ten games. The "Hawks" exhibit confidence on the road, where they receive fewer yellow cards-an important factor in maintaining team discipline.
Match Results: Defensa y Justicia
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 10, draws - 2.
Statistics: Newell´s Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 0 vs 1;
- win percentage: 0% vs 33%;
- losses: 2 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 3;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.67, the guests - 0.89;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 1.56;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
- Newell´s Old Boys have scored under 1.5 goals in 13 of last 14 games against Defensa y Justicia (Primera Division).
- Newell´s Old Boys have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 home games against Defensa y Justicia (Primera Division).
- Newell´s Old Boys have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 games.
- Newell´s Old Boys have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 games (Primera Division).
- Newell´s Old Boys have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 home games.
- Newell´s Old Boys have scored under 1.5 goals in 8 of last 9 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Newell´s Old Boys: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.67; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; at home field - 5.8.
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.33, away - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; away - 3.
- Defensa y Justicia have taken over 3.5 corners in last 5 games against Newell´s Old Boys.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5.22 (2.61 for home team and 2.61 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.34 (2.78 for home team and 1.56 for away team).
Newell´s Old Boys: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.33; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; at home - 2.4.
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.67, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; away - 1.6.
- Under 5.5 yellow cards in last 5 Newell´s Old Boys games against Defensa y Justicia.
- Under 5.5 yellow cards in 11 of last 12 Defensa y Justicia games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 18;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Newell´s Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Newell´s Old Boys at home - 1 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Defensa y Justicia away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Newell´s Old Boys at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Defensa y Justicia away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 2:1 (9/45, 20%);
- Newell´s Old Boys at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (1/1, 100%);
- Defensa y Justicia away most often play: 0:0 , 0:1 (1/2, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:0 - 22.88% (odds 5.35)
0:1 - 18.47% (odds 7)
1:0 - 16.66% (odds 6)
Editor's Prediction
Newell's Old Boys enter this clash as slight favorites, keen to improve their standing in the table. Recently, they have been pushing forward with more aggression, rarely settling for low-scoring games: in 13 of their last 15 matches, at least two goals have been scored, reflecting the overall nature of their play. In this context, betting on over 1.5 goals seems a reasonable choice.
Betting Tips: Newell´s Old Boys - Defensa y Justicia
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Comparison of Teams Stats
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