Our CA Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction: 2-1
CA Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
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CA Independiente's Last Match – Boca Juniors vs CA Independiente
CA Independiente will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 Argentina Liga Profesional draw against Boca Juniors on April 11. In that match, CA Independiente had 39% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boca Juniors | 61% | 10 (4) | 2.26 | 72 |
 CA Independiente | 39% | 4 (2) | 0.82 | 51 |
Defensa y Justicia's Last Match – Defensa y Justicia vs CA Talleres de Córdoba
Defensa y Justicia will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Argentina Liga Profesional loss to CA Talleres de Córdoba on April 13. In that match, Defensa y Justicia controlled 56% of possession and managed 19 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Defensa y Justicia | 56% | 19 (6) | 1.2 | 74 |
 CA Talleres de Córdoba | 44% | 9 (5) | 0.92 | 53 |
CA Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia Stats
Key Stats
| CA Independiente | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | Attacking Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
CA Independiente are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Defensa y Justicia average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
CA Independiente 19-15
Defensa y Justicia 14-11
What are the odds for this match?
CA Independiente to win: @1.7
Draw: @3.4
Defensa y Justicia to win: @5.5
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