Def & Just vs Newell's Prediction 17 August 2025
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Defensa y Justicia and Newell's Old Boys in the 5th round of the Argentine Primera? Defensa y Justicia aim to solidify their position after a strong start, while Newell's Old Boys showcase confident play with a reliable defense. The upcoming match promises to be intense and full of tactical maneuvers: the hosts will look to control possession and attack down the flanks, while the visitors will focus on quick counterattacks. Both teams have their squads in optimal condition, adding intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 23 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Defensa y Justicia):
- ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 8 vs 8.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Defensa y Justicia and Newell´s Old Boys:
- played 17 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 10, for the away team - 6, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 15 against 11;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.59, in the 2nd half - 0.94;
- average total goals in the match - 1.53.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
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 - Deportivo Riestra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Defensa y Justicia vs Deportivo Riestra):
- ball possession: 79% vs 21%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Defensa y Justicia, currently sitting in fourth place, have promising prospects. The team is renowned for their aggressive style of play and ball control. However, recent matches have been challenging for them-they've won only two out of their last 10 official games, averaging just one goal per match. Their last head-to-head ended in a 0-2 defeat, which could serve as extra motivation for a comeback in front of their home crowd.
Match Results: Defensa y Justicia
Newell´s Old Boys Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Copa Argentina tournament (home team - Atletico Tucuman, away - Newell´s Old Boys). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here are the match stats (Newell´s Old Boys vs Atletico Tucuman):
- ball possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 9;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 5.
Newell's Old Boys, currently sitting in seventh place after the fourth round, are in impressive form with five wins in their last ten official matches. The team relies on a solid defense, rarely allowing opponents to create dangerous chances near their goal. They concede an average of just 0.8 goals per game, one of the best records in the league.
Match Results: Newell´s Old Boys
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 17;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 2; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.59;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.29, while the visitors net 0.29.
First-Half Stats: Defensa y Justicia (home) vs Newell´s Old Boys (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 10;
- wins: 1 (11.11%) vs 2 (20%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 4 (40%);
- draws: 8 (88.89%) vs 4 (40%);
- Average goals scored: 0.11 vs 1.3;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.5) vs 1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.5).
- Defensa y Justicia have drawn in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- home team wins - 10, away team wins - 6, draws - 1.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.88, the guests - 0.65;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 1.53;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.
Statistics: Defensa y Justicia vs Newell´s Old Boys
- average total in the tournament: 2.3 vs 1.75;
- average total goals scored: 1.1 vs 0.8;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.35 vs 0.45;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 0.35;
- Defensa y Justicia: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Newell´s Old Boys: average total away in the tournament - 0.8;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1) vs 1.2 (away - 1.14).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 12 of last 13 Defensa y Justicia games against Newell´s Old Boys (Primera Division).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Defensa y Justicia home games against Newell´s Old Boys.
- Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Defensa y Justicia home games against Newell´s Old Boys (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.95; at home field - 3.78;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 5.33.
Newell´s Old Boys: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.8, away - 4.2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.7; away - 4.29.
- Defensa y Justicia have taken under 5.5 corners in 9 of last 10 games against Newell´s Old Boys.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.94 (1.47 for home team and 1.47 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 4.01 (1.38 for home team and 2.63 for away team).
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.3; at home - 1.56;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.33.
Newell´s Old Boys: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.65, away - 3.3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.7; away - 3.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 17;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 0 times.
Editor's Prediction
Defensa y Justicia are seen as the favorites in this matchup and will likely aim to set the pace from the start. Newell's Old Boys, on the other hand, are known for their cautious style of play, often leading to tight encounters in their head-to-head clashes. This is backed by the stats-12 of their last 13 meetings have featured no more than two goals. Given these factors, a bet on under 2.5 goals seems like a well-founded prediction.
Betting Tips: Defensa y Justicia - Newell´s Old Boys
in 9 of last 10 home games (Primera Division)..svg)
in 7 of last 8 home games against Newell´s Old Boys.in last 5 home games against Newell´s Old Boys (Primera Division).in 7 of last 8 home games against Newell´s Old Boys.in 16 of last 18 games.in 15 of last 17 games.in 9 of last 10 away games.in 6 of last 7 away games (Primera Division).
Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
