Riestra vs Def & Just Prediction 29 January 2026
📢 What to expect from the Deportivo Riestra vs. Defensa y Justicia clash in the second round of the Primera? The hosts kicked off the new season with a loss, while the visitors began with a draw, so both teams enter this round eager to improve their gameplay and secure three points. For Deportivo Riestra, it's an opportunity to redeem themselves in front of their fans and display more organized football. Meanwhile, Defensa y Justicia aim to build on their positive start and establish themselves in the middle of the table.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 11 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Defensa y Justicia):
- ball possession percentage: 79% vs 21%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Deportivo Riestra and Defensa y Justicia:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 0, for the away team - 1, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 3 against 4;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.25, in the 2nd half - 1.5;
- average total goals in the match - 1.75.
Head-to-head statistics Riestra - Def & Just

Deportivo Riestra 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 - Deportivo Riestra). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Deportivo Riestra vs Boca Juniors):
- ball possession: 20% vs 80%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 12;
- fouls: 19 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Deportivo Riestra ended last season on a low note and have struggled at the start of the new one, with just one draw and four losses in their last five matches. The team is clearly suffering from a lack of firepower, averaging only 0.8 goals per game. Their style of play is marked by cautious defending, but this approach hasn't yielded the desired results, as they concede an average of 0.9 goals per match.
Match Results: Deportivo Riestra

Defensa y Justicia Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Aldosivi, away - Defensa y Justicia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Defensa y Justicia vs Aldosivi):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 6 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 2 vs 3.
Defensa y Justicia are currently ninth in the standings after the opening round. The team is delivering average performances, scoring an average of 0.6 goals per match while conceding 1.4. Despite these numbers, the "Hawks" often exhibit a counter-attacking style, swiftly transitioning from defense to offense. This approach could be a crucial factor for success against more cautious opponents.
Match Results: Defensa y Justicia
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 0.25;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.25, while the visitors net 0.
First-Half Stats: Deportivo Riestra (home) vs Defensa y Justicia (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 1;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 0 vs 1;
- losses: 0 vs 4;
- draws: 10 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.4) vs 0.7 (scored - 0.2, conceded - 0.5).
- Deportivo Riestra have drawn in the 1st half in last 10 games (Primera Division).
- Deportivo Riestra have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 3.
Statistics: Deportivo Riestra vs Defensa y Justicia
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 4 vs 6;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.75, the guests - 1;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 1.75;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 1.
- Deportivo Riestra have conceded in 8 of last 9 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 12 (4.5 - for home team and 7.5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 14 (8 - for home team and 6 - for away team).
Deportivo Riestra: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3; at home field - 3.8.
Defensa y Justicia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 3.6.
- Defensa y Justicia have taken under 4.5 corners in 8 of last 9 away games.
- Defensa y Justicia have taken under 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Deportivo Riestra vs Defensa y Justicia
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Deportivo Riestra at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Defensa y Justicia away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Deportivo Riestra at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Defensa y Justicia away - 1 (20%).
Correct score prediction
- Deportivo Riestra drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 games against Defensa y Justicia.
Editorial Prediction
Deportivo Riestra are seen as slight favorites in this matchup, largely due to their home advantage. However, they are struggling defensively, a problem that has persisted since last season, having conceded at least one goal in eight of their last nine matches. Defensa y Justicia will likely look to capitalize on this through quick counterattacks and pressure on the hosts' defense. Therefore, our prediction is for a goal by Defensa y Justicia.