Our Newell's vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction: 1-1
Newell's vs Defensa y Justicia in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 01:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 8, 2026. 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 Newell's vs Defensa y Justicia 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
Newell's's Last Match – Boca Juniors vs Newell's
Newell's will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Argentina Liga Profesional defeat at the hands of Boca Juniors on February 1. In that match, Newell's recorded 40% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Boca Juniors | 60% | 9 (5) | 1.58 | 46 |
 Newell's | 40% | 4 (1) | 0.41 | 34 |
Defensa y Justicia's Last Match – Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes LP
Defensa y Justicia will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Argentina Liga Profesional stalemate against Estudiantes LP on February 2. In that match, Defensa y Justicia saw 63% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Defensa y Justicia | 63% | 11 (6) | 1.54 | 73 |
 Estudiantes LP | 37% | 6 (1) | 0.51 | 40 |
Newell's vs Defensa y Justicia Stats
Key Stats
| Newell's | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.6 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Newell's are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Defensa y Justicia average 0.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.