Def & Just vs Platense Prediction 14 September 2025
📢 What to expect from the clash between Defensa y Justicia and Platense in the 8th round of the Primera? Both teams sit mid-table but have different objectives. The hosts are in fifth place, showcasing strong performances at home. Their goal is to solidify their position among the leaders and continue competing for top spots. Platense, currently in 11th, are determined to break into the top 8. They know that a victory against such an opponent could be a crucial step towards achieving this goal. Considering the fighting spirit of both teams, the game promises to be intense.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 04 March 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Platense):
- ball possession percentage: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 0;
- fouls: 4 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Defensa y Justicia and Platense:
- played 9 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 2, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 9 against 7;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.67, in the 2nd half - 1.11;
- average total goals in the match - 1.78.
Head-to-head statistics Def & Just - Platense

Defensa y Justicia Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Defensa y Justicia, away team - Belgrano). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here's the game statistics (Defensa y Justicia vs Belgrano):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 8 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Defensa y Justicia are showing average results this season, currently sitting in 5th place on the table. In their last five matches, they have secured two wins, alongside two draws and one loss, indicating a degree of inconsistency. However, they are more confident at home, consistently picking up points. The "Hawks" favor an aggressive style, focusing on attacking down the flanks.
Match Results: Defensa y Justicia

Platense Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Platense, away - Godoy Cruz). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Platense vs Godoy Cruz):
- ball possession: 72% vs 28%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Platense sit in eleventh place in the league. Their form has been steady, with four wins and three draws in their last ten matches. However, they suffered a defeat in their most recent outing, ending a four-match unbeaten streak. Los Calamares are known for their cautious style of play, focusing on solid defense, which helps them minimize the number of goals conceded.
Match Results: Platense
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 3;
- Average first-half total: 0.67;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.44, while the visitors net 0.22.
First-Half Stats: Defensa y Justicia (home) vs Platense (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 14;
- wins: 1 (9.09%) vs 3 (21.43%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (14.29%);
- draws: 10 (90.91%) vs 9 (64.29%);
- Average goals scored: 0.45 vs 0.71;
- Average goals conceded: 0.18 vs 0.29.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 3;
- draws: 6 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6).
- Defensa y Justicia have drawn in the 1st half in last 8 home games (Primera Division).
- Defensa y Justicia have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 2, draws - 4.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 0.78;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.78;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 4.
Statistics: Defensa y Justicia vs Platense
- average total in the tournament: 2.3 vs 1.62;
- average total goals scored: 1.13 vs 0.85;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.39 vs 0.38;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.74 vs 0.46;
- Defensa y Justicia: average total at home in the tournament - 1.09;
- Platense: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.14) vs 1 (away - 1).
- Defensa y Justicia have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Platense.
- Defensa y Justicia have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 games against Platense (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.09; at home field - 4.18;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 5.57.
Platense: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.54, away - 3.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.8; away - 3.2.
- Under 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Defensa y Justicia games (Primera Division).
- Under 9.5 corners in 9 of last 10 Platense games.
- Under 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Platense games (Primera Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.2 (1.6 for home team and 1.6 for away team).
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.13; at home - 1.55;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; at home - 1.43.
Platense: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.85, away - 4.14;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; away - 4.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Editorial Prediction
Defensa y Justicia head into the game as slight favorites, with recent performances backing up that status. They consistently deliver high-scoring matches, with at least two goals netted in 13 of their last 15 outings. This trend is further supported by their head-to-head stats-on Defensa's home turf, the last five encounters have also seen a total of over 1.5 goals. All of this makes betting on the "over" the most reasonable option here.