Result
2:0
21/03/2026 at 16:45 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
- Liga Profesional - Apertura - Round 12
- Referee: Viola F. (Arg)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Argentina | HBO Max, TNT Sports |
 Usa | Fanatiz |
 Venezuela | Inter |
 World | TyC Sports Internacional |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.80 | 0.77 |
| Ball possession |
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| 36% | 64% |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 19 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 4 |
| Big chances |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Passes |
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| 79% (227/288) | 86% (419/489) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 2 | 3 |
| Red cards |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.80 | 0.77 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 2.64 | 0.78 |
| Total shots |
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| 11 | 19 |
| Shots on target |
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| 5 | 4 |
| Shots off target |
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| 2 | 10 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 4 | 5 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 8 | 7 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 3 | 12 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 14 | 32 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 2 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 12 | 9 |
| Passes |
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| 79% (227/288) | 86% (419/489) |
| Long passes |
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| 42% (22/52) | 66% (25/38) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 52% (33/63) | 75% (144/193) |
| Crosses |
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| 33% (3/9) | 26% (10/38) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.64 | 1.12 |
| Throw ins |
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| 11 | 23 |
| Fouls |
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| 9 | 12 |
| Tackles |
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| 67% (6/9) | 73% (8/11) |
| Duels won |
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| 39 | 37 |
| Clearances |
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| 55 | 12 |
| Interceptions |
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| 9 | 7 |
| 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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| 4 | 3 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.78 | 2.64 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.78 | 0.64 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 25', Cuello B. 🟨,
- 32', Fernandez D. 🟨,
- 35', Botta R. 🟥,
- 36', Mansilla M. 🟨,
- 36', Pitton M. 🟨,
- 36', Martinez D. 🟨,
- 37', Soso M. 🟥,
- 2nd Half (2 - 0)
- 46', Fernandez D. ↓, Lopez J. ↑,
- 55', Hausch A. ↓, Gonzalez L. ↑,
- 65', Pereyra E. ↓, Caceres D. ↑,
- 68', Solari A. ↓, Grella S. ↑,
- 69', Cuello B. ↓, Aguirre M. ↑,
- 70', 1 - 0, Souto L. ⚽, Molinas A. (A),
- 73', Pitton M. ↓, Palavecino N. ↑,
- 73', Vargas L. ↓, Alvarez E. ↑,
- 79', 2 - 0, Gutierrez J. ⚽,
- 90', Gutierrez J. ↓, Lucero S. ↑,
Chances of winning
Defensa y Justicia
32.3% | Draw
31.8% | Unión Santa Fe
35.9% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Defensa y Justicia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.4%)Unión Santa Fe has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1%)ML Model estimates a higher probability for Defensa y Justicia than the current prediction. (+0.8%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Unión Santa Fe than the current prediction. (-1.4%)
Defensa y Justicia - Unión Santa Fe Odds
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X |
2 |
Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.93 ↑
(2.78) |
2.95 ↑
(2.8) |
2.63 ↑
(2.6) |
6.1%
(10.2%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
What is the prediction for Defensa y Justicia - Unión Santa Fe?
Users Predictions:
9 users predict this event. Defensa y Justicia will win (votes: 2 - 22.2%). Unión will win (votes: 1 - 11.1%). It will Tie (votes: 6 - 66.7%).
Confidence interval (95%) for a draw: 35.9% – 97.5%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 1 Selected Experts predict this event. Tie (votes: 1 - 100%).Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- AH +0.5 - Unión (2.44) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 2 Selected Experts predict this event. Unión (votes: 1 - 50%). Tie (votes: 1 - 50%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 4 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 1.
- Recent performances by Defensa y Justicia have been up and down (last 5 games: 1 wins).
- Unión is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
- In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
- There will not play in Defensa y Justicia: Osorio A.
(Injury)
Perez C.
(Knee Injury)
Portillo A.
(Inactive)
- There will not play in Unión: Paz N.
(Inactive)
- In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Defensa y Justicia won 6 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 19:22. (average 1:1.2).
- Including home matches between the teams, Defensa y Justicia won 2 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 7:8. (average 0.7:0.8).
How many head-to-head matches has Defensa y Justicia won against Unión Santa Fe?
Defensa y Justicia has won 2 of their last 7 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Unión Santa Fe won against Defensa y Justicia?
Unión Santa Fe has won 2 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 Defensa y Justicia - Unión Santa Fe were as follows:
21.10.2025
Unión Santa Fe
-
Defensa y Justicia
3:0
14.04.2025
Defensa y Justicia
-
Unión Santa Fe
0:0
15.12.2024
Defensa y Justicia
-
Unión Santa Fe
0:0
10.03.2024
Defensa y Justicia
-
Unión Santa Fe
2:1
24.10.2023
Unión Santa Fe
-
Defensa y Justicia
0:0
Latest results of Defensa y Justicia
Latest results of Unión Santa Fe
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)
