Def & Just vs Riestra Prediction 11 August 2025
📢 Can we expect an exciting football match between Defensa y Justicia and Deportivo Riestra in the 4th round of the Argentine Primera? Although the home side have been putting up decent performances on their turf, their recent form has been lackluster. The visitors boast a solid defense and are eager to climb up the league standings. Bookmakers give a slight edge to the hosts, but the game promises to be a tight contest.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 09 February 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Deportivo Riestra):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 6;
- fouls: 14 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
📊The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:
- goals: 3 against 3;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.33, in the 2nd half - 1.67;
- average total goals in the match - 2.
Head-to-head statistics Def & Just - Riestra

Defensa y Justicia Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Central Cordoba, away team - Defensa y Justicia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Defensa y Justicia vs Central Cordoba):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
Defensa y Justicia are going through a rough patch, currently sitting 9th in the standings after three matches. Recent results indicate instability, with only one victory in their last ten official outings. The team averages just over one goal per game and frequently struggles to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Match Results: Defensa y Justicia

Deportivo Riestra Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Copa Argentina tournament (home team - Racing Club Avellaneda, away - Deportivo Riestra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (Deportivo Riestra vs Racing Club Avellaneda):
- ball possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 0 vs 3.
Deportivo Riestra have secured the fourth spot in the league, thanks to their solid defense and ability to capitalize on attacking opportunities. The team kicked off the season strongly, with two wins in their first three matches, making them a formidable opponent for any club in the league. Considering they concede less than a goal per match on average, they can pose significant challenges even to the strongest teams.
Match Results: Deportivo Riestra
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 3;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.33;
- Today's home team scores on average 0, while the visitors net 0.33.
First-Half Stats: Defensa y Justicia (home) vs Deportivo Riestra (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 10;
- wins: 1 (12.5%) vs 4 (40%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (10%);
- draws: 7 (87.5%) vs 5 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 0.13 vs 0.7;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 1;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 7;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.6).
- Defensa y Justicia have drawn in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 0, draws - 3.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Defensa y Justicia vs Deportivo Riestra
- average total in the tournament: 2.37 vs 1.6;
- average total goals scored: 1.11 vs 0.95;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.37 vs 0.3;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.74 vs 0.65;
- Defensa y Justicia: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Deportivo Riestra: average total away in the tournament - 1.2;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1.1 (away - 0.8).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 Defensa y Justicia games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Defensa y Justicia home games.
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 13 (8 - for home team and 5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 12.5 (9 - for home team and 3.5 - for away team).
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.84; at home field - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4; at home field - 5.2.
Deportivo Riestra: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.85, away - 2.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; away - 2.4.
- Defensa y Justicia have taken under 6.5 corners in 16 of last 17 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 5.34 (2.67 for home team and 2.67 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5 (2 for home team and 3 for away team).
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.32; at home - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.2.
Deportivo Riestra: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.1, away - 3.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; away - 3.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 3;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Editorial Prediction
Defensa y Justicia enter the match as favorites and are likely to seize control from the first whistle. Known for their vibrant attacking style, their matches frequently see the ball hit the back of the net: at least two goals have been scored in ten of their last eleven official games. Deportivo Riestra are unlikely to withstand the hosts' pressure for the full duration, increasing the chances of a high-scoring affair. In this context, a bet on over 1.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.