Result
2:3
07/02/2026 at 20:15 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liga Profesional - Apertura - Round 4
- Referee: Viola F. (Arg)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Argentina | HBO Max, TNT Sports, TNT Sports Premium |
 Mexico | Fanatiz |
 Usa | Fanatiz |
 World | TyC Sports Internacional |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.66 | 1.41 |
| Ball possession |
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| 58% | 42% |
| Total shots |
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| 22 | 4 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 3 |
| Big chances |
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| 3 | 3 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 7 | 1 |
| Passes |
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| 74% (206/278) | 60% (130/218) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 4 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.66 | 1.41 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 2.87 | 2.16 |
| Total shots |
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| 22 | 4 |
| Shots on target |
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| 8 | 3 |
| Shots off target |
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| 9 | 1 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 5 | 0 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 14 | 3 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 8 | 1 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Headed goals |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 3 | 3 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 7 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 34 | 10 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 14 | 18 |
| Passes |
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| 74% (206/278) | 60% (130/218) |
| Long passes |
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| 51% (35/68) | 27% (19/70) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 57% (63/110) | 32% (17/53) |
| Crosses |
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| 32% (10/31) | 30% (3/10) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 1.64 | 0.54 |
| Throw ins |
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| 32 | 19 |
| Fouls |
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| 18 | 14 |
| Tackles |
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| 62% (8/13) | 65% (15/23) |
| Duels won |
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| 56 | 65 |
| Clearances |
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| 22 | 44 |
| Interceptions |
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| 3 | 17 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 0 | 7 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 2.16 | 2.87 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -0.84 | 0.87 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 2)
- 13', Gomez J. 🟨,
- 31', 0 - 1, Miritello J. B. ⚽, Portillo A. (A),
- 43', Luciano M. 🟨,
- 45+4', 0 - 2, Miritello J. B. ⚽, Gutierrez J. (A),
- 2nd Half (2 - 1)
- 46', Gomez J. ↓, Sotelo D. ↑,
- 46', Herrera L. ↓, Hoyos M. ↑,
- 46', Luciano M. ↓, Russo J. ↑,
- 63', 0 - 3, Portillo A. ⚽, Gutierrez J. (A),
- 64', Botta R. ↓, Altamira F. ↑,
- 69', Herrera R. 🟨,
- 71', Nunez W. ↓, Garcia F. ↑,
- 73', Miritello J. B. ↓, Hausch A. ↑,
- 73', Sosa S. ↓, Banega E. ↑,
- 76', 1 - 3, Coccaro M. ⚽, Guch F. (A),
- 81', Salcedo S. 🟨,
- 86', Guch F. ↓, Ramirez I. ↑,
- 90+2', Gutierrez J. ↓, Fernandez D. ↑,
- 90+2', Molinas A. ↓, Lopez J. ↑,
- 90+3', Banega E. 🟨,
- 90+7', 2 - 3, Salomon O. ⚽,
Chances of winning
Newells Old Boys
43.8% | Draw
32.3% | Defensa y Justicia
23.9% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Newells Old Boys has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+6.6%)Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Newells Old Boys's performance.Defensa y Justicia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.2%)Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Defensa y Justicia might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
Newells Old Boys - Defensa y Justicia Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.16 ↓
(2.5) |
2.9 ↑
(2.84) |
3.94 ↑
(3.08) |
6.2%
(7.6%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 1.75
What is the prediction for Newells Old Boys - Defensa y Justicia?
Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 3.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:0.
Preview Facts
- A mid-table team and an outsider will play in this match (ranked 15 and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Newells Old Boys won 2.
- Newells Old Boys could have a small edge in this match.
- There will not play in Newells Old Boys: Cabrera B.
(Thigh Injury)
Glavinovich I.
(Knee Injury)
Montero A.
(Knee Injury)
Reinatti J.
(Inactive)
Salomon O.
(Muscle Injury)
- There will not play in Defensa y Justicia: Perez C.
(Knee Injury)
Sosa M.
(Inactive)
- There are questionable in Defensa y Justicia: Martinez D.
(Injury)
Osorio A.
(Injury)
- In the last 18 head-to-head matches, Newells Old Boys won 6 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 12:16. (average 0.7:0.9).
- Including home matches between the teams, Newells Old Boys won 5 matches, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 9:4. (average 1:0.4).
How many head-to-head matches has Newells Old Boys won against Defensa y Justicia?
Newells Old Boys has won 3 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Defensa y Justicia won against Newells Old Boys?
Defensa y Justicia has won 3 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Newells Old Boys - Defensa y Justicia were as follows:
17.08.2025
Defensa y Justicia
-
Newells Old Boys
1:1
22.05.2025
Defensa y Justicia
-
Newells Old Boys
0:2
12.02.2025
Newells Old Boys
-
Defensa y Justicia
0:1
25.05.2024
Newells Old Boys
-
Defensa y Justicia
1:0
16.04.2024
Defensa y Justicia
-
Newells Old Boys
1:0
Latest results of Newells Old Boys
Latest results of Defensa y Justicia
Argentinian Liga Profesional Table
AperturaGroup A | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Estudiantes L.P. ✔ | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 17:7 | 10 | 28 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors ✔ | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 20:8 | 12 | 27 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield ✔ | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 17:11 | 6 | 27 |
| 4 | Talleres Cordoba ✔ | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 16:12 | 4 | 25 |
| 5 | Lanus ✔ | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 18:15 | 3 | 23 |
| 6 | San Lorenzo | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 13:12 | 1 | 22 |
| 7 | Independiente | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 22:19 | 3 | 21 |
| 8 | Union de Santa Fe | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23:19 | 4 | 20 |
| 9 | Defensa y Justicia | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17:19 | -2 | 19 |
| 10 | Instituto | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15:17 | -2 | 18 |
| 11 | Platense | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 10:13 | -3 | 16 |
| 12 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12:21 | -9 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10:19 | -9 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14:26 | -12 | 14 |
| 15 | Dep. Riestra | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5:12 | -7 | 10 |
Group B | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia ✔ | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 28:14 | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | River Plate ✔ | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22:11 | 11 | 29 |
| 3 | Argentinos Jrs ✔ | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 17:11 | 6 | 29 |
| 4 | Rosario Central ✔ | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 19:15 | 4 | 27 |
| 5 | Belgrano | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 13:13 | 0 | 23 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 17:19 | -2 | 23 |
| 7 | Huracan | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 17:13 | 4 | 21 |
| 8 | Barracas Central | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 14:13 | 1 | 21 |
| 9 | Racing Club | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17:15 | 2 | 20 |
| 10 | Tigre | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17:14 | 3 | 19 |
| 11 | Sarmiento Junin | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 13:16 | -3 | 19 |
| 12 | Banfield | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15:18 | -3 | 15 |
| 13 | Atl. Tucuman | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14:20 | -6 | 11 |
| 14 | Aldosivi | 15 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 5:18 | -13 | 7 |
| 15 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5:22 | -17 | 5 |
Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
Clinched Spots for Teams
Estudiantes L.P. is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Boca Juniors is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Velez Sarsfield is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Talleres Cordoba is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Lanus is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Ind. Rivadavia is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
River Plate is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Argentinos Jrs is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
Rosario Central is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
