Our Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Prediction: 1-1
Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 17, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Defensa y Justicia's Last Match – Defensa y Justicia vs Deportivo Riestra
Defensa y Justicia must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Argentina Liga Profesional victory over Deportivo Riestra in their last outing. In that match, Defensa y Justicia saw 79% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Defensa y Justicia | 79% | 8 (7) | 1.46 | 112 |
Deportivo Riestra | 21% | 6 (5) | 0.94 | 49 |
Newell's's Last Match – Atlético Tucumán vs Newell's
Determined to maintain their recent success, Newell's must win following their 3-2 Argentina Cup victory against Atlético Tucumán on August 13. In that match, Newell's recorded 50% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Atlético Tucumán | 50% | 0 (4) | 0.98 | 74 |
Newell's | 50% | 0 (4) | 1.83 | 31 |
Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Stats
Key Stats
| Defensa y Justicia | Newell's | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Defensa y Justicia are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Newell's average 1.0 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.