Result
0:0
02/02/2026 at 17:45 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Liga Profesional - Apertura - Round 3
- Referee: Penel A. (Arg)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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 Argentina | TNT Sports |
 Mexico | Fanatiz |
 Usa | Fanatiz |
 Venezuela | Inter |
 World | TyC Sports Internacional |
Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.55 | 0.51 |
| Ball possession |
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| 63% | 37% |
| Total shots |
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| 14 | 9 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Passes |
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| 89% (408/459) | 76% (211/277) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 1 | 2 |
| Red cards |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 1.55 | 0.51 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.47 | 0.10 |
| Total shots |
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| 14 | 9 |
| Shots on target |
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| 6 | 1 |
| 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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| 7 | 5 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 7 | 4 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Big chances |
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| 2 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 3 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 19 | 8 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Offsides |
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| 6 | 0 |
| Free kicks |
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| 8 | 8 |
| Passes |
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| 89% (408/459) | 76% (211/277) |
| Long passes |
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| 49% (19/39) | 44% (27/61) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 84% (119/141) | 54% (43/79) |
| Crosses |
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| 48% (11/23) | 22% (2/9) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.84 | 0.21 |
| Throw ins |
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| 19 | 14 |
| Fouls |
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| 8 | 8 |
| Tackles |
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| 45% (5/11) | 81% (13/16) |
| Duels won |
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| 31 | 42 |
| Clearances |
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| 14 | 20 |
| Interceptions |
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| 6 | 3 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 2 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 1 | 6 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 0.10 | 1.47 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.10 | 1.47 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (0 - 0)
- 10', Nunez S. 🟨,
- 31', Martinez D. ↓, Pereyra E. ↑,
- 34', Nunez S. 🟨,
- 38', Farias F. ↓, Palacios T. ↑,
- 44', Osorio A. ↓, Miritello J. B. ↑,
- 2nd Half (0 - 0)
- 46', Souto L. ↓, Barbona D. ↑,
- 46', Piovi L. ↓, Castro A. ↑,
- 46', Dominguez F. ↓, Gaich A. ↑,
- 46', Burgos J. ↓, Perez Fabricio ↑,
- 68', Pereyra E. ↓, Aguiar M. ↑,
- 68', Gutierrez J. ↓, Banega E. ↑,
- 73', Botta R. (Penalty Awarded),
- 76', Gabriel Neves ↓, Amondarain M. ↑,
- 79', Banega E. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Defensa y Justicia
28.5% | Draw
33.4% | Estudiantes La Plata
38.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Defensa y Justicia has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.3%)Estudiantes La Plata has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-2.3%)
Defensa y Justicia - Estudiantes La Plata Odds
|
1 |
X |
2 |
Marga |
|
Avarage Now
(Initially) |
3.32 ↓
(3.4) |
2.79 ↓
(2.85) |
2.49 ↑
(2.29) |
6.2%
(8.2%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
What is the prediction for Defensa y Justicia - Estudiantes La Plata?
Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 5 Selected Experts predict this event. Defensa y Justicia (votes: 2 - 40%). Estudiantes (votes: 3 - 60%).
Users Predictions:
Estudiantes La Plata will win
(6 of 7 users predict this - 85.71%).
Confidence interval (95%): 59.78% – 100%. The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:0.
Preview Facts
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Defensa y Justicia won 2.
- Estudiantes is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
- Defensa y Justicia may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- Estudiantes might have a minor edge in this game.
- There will not play in Defensa y Justicia: Cannavo E.
(Inactive)
Fernandez D.
(Injury)
Perez C.
(Knee Injury)
Sosa M.
(Inactive)
- There will not play in Estudiantes: Arzamendia S.
(Injury)
Muslera F.
(Injury)
Palacios T.
(Injury)
Palacios T.
(Thigh Injury)
- There are questionable in Defensa y Justicia: Miritello J. B.
(Injury)
- In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Defensa y Justicia won 8 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 17:15. (average 1:0.9).
- Including home matches between the teams, Defensa y Justicia won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 8:5. (average 1.1:0.7).
How many head-to-head matches has Defensa y Justicia won against Estudiantes La Plata?
Defensa y Justicia has won 3 of their last 8 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Estudiantes La Plata won against Defensa y Justicia?
Estudiantes La Plata has won 4 of their last 8 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 - Estudiantes La Plata were as follows:
22.09.2025
Estudiantes La Plata
-
Defensa y Justicia
1:0
09.03.2025
Defensa y Justicia
-
Estudiantes La Plata
1:0
28.09.2024
Estudiantes La Plata
-
Defensa y Justicia
1:0
29.03.2024
Defensa y Justicia
-
Estudiantes La Plata
1:0
13.12.2023
Estudiantes La Plata
-
Defensa y Justicia
1:0
Latest results of Defensa y Justicia
Latest results of Estudiantes La Plata
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)
