San Lorenzo vs Def & Just Prediction 16 March 2026
📢 What to expect from the clash between San Lorenzo and Defensa y Justicia in the 11th round of the Primera? San Lorenzo are showing consistent form, sitting in ninth place in the standings. Meanwhile, Defensa y Justicia are in eighth, maintaining an unbeaten streak. Both teams are eager to solidify their positions at the top of the table.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 September 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Defensa y Justicia):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams San Lorenzo and Defensa y Justicia:
- played 17 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 7, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 21 against 20;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.06, in the 2nd half - 1.35;
- average total goals in the match - 2.41.
Head-to-head statistics San Lorenzo - Def & Just

San Lorenzo 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 - San Lorenzo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (San Lorenzo vs Boca Juniors):
- ball possession: 31% vs 69%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 1;
- fouls: 14 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
San Lorenzo have been putting in decent performances with three wins, four draws, and two losses in their last nine matches. However, they struggle defensively at home, frequently conceding goals. Their average scoring rate stands at 0.89 goals per match, highlighting a need to enhance their attacking play to boost their chances of success.
Match Results: San Lorenzo

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 - Central Cordoba). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Defensa y Justicia vs Central Cordoba):
- ball possession: 57% vs 43%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
Defensa y Justicia impress with their defensive solidity, remaining unbeaten in their last nine matches. Their current league campaign showcases seven draws and two victories. With an average of 0.8 goals scored per game, they focus on defense but are poised to capitalize on opponents' mistakes.
Match Results: Defensa y Justicia
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 7, draws - 3.
Statistics: San Lorenzo vs Defensa y Justicia
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- win percentage: 33% vs 22%;
- losses: 2 vs 0;
- draws: 4 vs 7.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 4 vs 7.
- Defensa y Justicia have drawn in last 5 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.24, the guests - 1.18;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.41;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: San Lorenzo vs Defensa y Justicia
- average total in the tournament: 1.56 vs 1.56;
- average total goals scored: 0.89 vs 0.89;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.11 vs 0.56;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.78 vs 0.33;
- San Lorenzo: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Defensa y Justicia: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1.5) vs 0.8 (away - 1).
- San Lorenzo have conceded in 8 of last 9 home games against Defensa y Justicia.
Prediction on corners
San Lorenzo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.44; at home field - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.3; at home field - 4.
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.67, away - 2.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; away - 2.75.
- Over 7.5 corners in 7 of last 8 San Lorenzo games against Defensa y Justicia (Primera Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.06 (1.53 for home team and 1.53 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.5 (1.75 for home team and 1.75 for away team).
San Lorenzo: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.89; at home - 1.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; at home - 1.5.
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.89, away - 1.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.8; away - 1.75.
- Under 6.5 yellow cards in last 6 San Lorenzo games against Defensa y Justicia.
- Under 6.5 yellow cards in 9 of last 10 San Lorenzo games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: San Lorenzo vs Defensa y Justicia
- number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for San Lorenzo at home - 2 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Defensa y Justicia away - 1 (25%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for San Lorenzo at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Defensa y Justicia away - 1 (25%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (24/136, 17.6%);
- San Lorenzo at home most often finish matches: 1:0 , 1:1 , 2:0 , 2:3 (1/4, 25%);
- Defensa y Justicia away most often play: 0:0 (2/4, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 16.19% (odds 5.5)
0:0 - 15.55% (odds 5.45)
1:1 - 13.34% (odds 6)
- Defensa y Justicia drew 1:1 in 4 of last 5 games (Primera Division).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams have been delivering consistent performances this season, rarely tasting defeat, which sets the stage for a tense and hard-fought encounter. Head-to-head clashes between these sides at San Lorenzo's ground typically turn out to be high-scoring affairs: at least two goals have been netted in 8 of the last 9 matches. Given this trend, betting on over 1.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.