Result
1:1
20/02/2026 at 15:15 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liga Profesional - Apertura - Round 6
- Referee: Lamolina N. (Arg)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.24 | 0.91 |
| Ball possession |
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| 57% | 43% |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 3 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 3 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 2 |
| Passes |
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| 84% (372/445) | 76% (254/335) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 2 | 3 |
| Red cards |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.24 | 0.91 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 0.99 | 0.72 |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 11 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 3 |
| Shots off target |
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| 6 | 6 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 2 | 2 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 5 | 7 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 6 | 4 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 3 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 2 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 12 | 17 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Offsides |
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| 3 | 2 |
| Free kicks |
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| 9 | 7 |
| Passes |
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| 84% (372/445) | 76% (254/335) |
| Long passes |
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| 50% (22/44) | 53% (36/68) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 74% (98/132) | 62% (54/87) |
| Crosses |
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| 14% (3/22) | 33% (3/9) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.38 | 0.71 |
| Throw ins |
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| 25 | 24 |
| Fouls |
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| 7 | 9 |
| Tackles |
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| 73% (11/15) | 24% (4/17) |
| Duels won |
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| 32 | 34 |
| Clearances |
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| 17 | 27 |
| Interceptions |
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| 12 | 14 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 2 | 2 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.72 | 0.99 |
| Goals prevented |
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| -0.28 | -0.01 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 23', Vazquez F. 🟨,
- 43', Portillo A. 🟨,
- 44', Martinez D. 🟨,
- 45+1', Morales L. 🟨,
- 2nd Half (1 - 1)
- 46', Portillo A. ↓, Hausch A. ↑,
- 54', 0 - 1, Zelarayan L. ⚽, Fernandez N. (A),
- 61', Pereyra E. ↓, Fernandez D. ↑,
- 61', Barbona D. ↓, Caceres D. ↑,
- 61', Botta R. ↓, Banega E. ↑,
- 64', Maldonado A. 🟨,
- 69', Fernandez N. ↓, Passerini L. ↑,
- 70', Zelarayan L. ↓, Longo S. ↑,
- 70', Benitez Cabrera A. J. ↓, Gonzalez F. ↑,
- 76', Morales L. ↓, Ocampo A. ↑,
- 76', Martinez D. ↓, Aguiar M. ↑,
- 84', Sosa S. 🟥,
- 85', Vazquez F. ↓, Tulian R. ↑,
- 90+6', 1 - 1, Molinas A. (Penalty Awarded),
Chances of winning
Defensa y Justicia
31.1% | Draw
32.8% | Belgrano
36.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Defensa y Justicia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.3%)Belgrano has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.1%)
Defensa y Justicia - Belgrano Odds
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1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
3.02 ↑
(2.7) |
2.9 ↑
(2.85) |
2.63 ↓
(2.82) |
5.6%
(7.6%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
What is the prediction for Defensa y Justicia - Belgrano?
Users Predictions:
11 users predict this event. Defensa y Justicia will win (votes: 1 - 9.1%). Belgrano will win (votes: 4 - 36.4%). It will Tie (votes: 6 - 54.5%).
Confidence interval (95%) for a draw: 25.1% – 83.9%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 4 Selected Experts predict this event. Tie (votes: 4 - 100%).Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- O/U 2.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- BTTS - no (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- DC - Defensa y Justicia (1.39) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- O/U 3.5 - under (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- AH 0 - Belgrano (1.70) (votes: 3 - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
- DNB - Defensa y Justicia (2.01) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 9 Selected Experts predict this event. Defensa y Justicia (votes: 2 - 22.2%). Belgrano (votes: 3 - 33.3%). Tie (votes: 4 - 44.4%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Defensa y Justicia won 2.
- At the moment, both teams are looking strong and ready to play.
- In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
- There will not play in Defensa y Justicia: Martinez D.
(Injury)
Osorio A.
(Injury)
Perez C.
(Knee Injury)
- There will not play in Belgrano: Reyna B.
(Inactive)
Ricca F.
(Muscle Injury)
Velazquez J.
(Hamstring Injury)
- In the last 12 head-to-head matches, Defensa y Justicia won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 11:15. (average 0.9:1.3).
- Including home matches between the teams, Defensa y Justicia won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 7:7. (average 1.2:1.2).
How many head-to-head matches has Defensa y Justicia won against Belgrano?
Defensa y Justicia has won 3 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Belgrano won against Defensa y Justicia?
Belgrano has won 2 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Defensa y Justicia - Belgrano were as follows:
31.08.2025
Defensa y Justicia
-
Belgrano
2:1
23.02.2025
Belgrano
-
Defensa y Justicia
2:0
02.11.2024
Belgrano
-
Defensa y Justicia
1:2
07.03.2024
Belgrano
-
Defensa y Justicia
1:1
16.10.2023
Defensa y Justicia
-
Belgrano
0:2
Latest results of Defensa y Justicia
Latest results of Belgrano
Argentinian Liga Profesional Table
AperturaGroup A | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Velez Sarsfield | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 15:9 | 6 | 25 |
| 2 | Estudiantes L.P | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16:7 | 9 | 24 |
| 3 | Lanus | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 18:14 | 4 | 22 |
| 4 | Boca Juniors | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 15:8 | 7 | 21 |
| 5 | Talleres Cordoba | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 14:12 | 2 | 21 |
| 6 | Union de Santa Fe | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 19:14 | 5 | 19 |
| 7 | Defensa y Justicia | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 16:12 | 4 | 19 |
| 8 | Independiente | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 19:16 | 3 | 18 |
| 9 | San Lorenzo | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 12:12 | 0 | 18 |
| 10 | Instituto | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14:15 | -1 | 17 |
| 11 | Platense | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7:8 | -1 | 16 |
| 12 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10:16 | -6 | 13 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6:16 | -10 | 12 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10:23 | -13 | 10 |
| 15 | Dep. Riestra | 13 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 3:10 | -7 | 7 |
Group B | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia ✔ | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 23:13 | 10 | 29 |
| 2 | River Plate | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 19:9 | 10 | 26 |
| 3 | Argentinos Jrs | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 14:10 | 4 | 23 |
| 4 | Belgrano | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 13:12 | 1 | 22 |
| 5 | Rosario Central | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15:13 | 2 | 21 |
| 6 | Huracan | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15:10 | 5 | 20 |
| 7 | Barracas Central | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13:12 | 1 | 19 |
| 8 | Tigre | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 16:12 | 4 | 18 |
| 9 | Racing Club | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15:13 | 2 | 18 |
| 10 | Gimnasia L.P | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 15:19 | -4 | 17 |
| 11 | Sarmiento Junin | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11:14 | -3 | 16 |
| 12 | Banfield | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 14:17 | -3 | 13 |
| 13 | Atl. Tucuman | 13 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13:18 | -5 | 10 |
| 14 | Aldosivi | 13 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 3:14 | -11 | 6 |
| 15 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 4:19 | -15 | 5 |
Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals)
Clinched Spots for Teams
Ind. Rivadavia is Qualified for Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs 1/8~finals)
