Defensa y Justicia (home)
- Defensa y Justicia are undefeated in 5 matches (W1, D4), but have drawn each of their last 3 games.
- Defensa y Justicia have drawn all 3 of their home fixtures in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026.
- Mariano Soso is a structure-first coach and Defensa y Justicia are a conservative, disciplined unit.
- They will look to keep things compact and solid, but they also allow players to roam freely in transitions, which can make them a threat on the break.
Lanus (away)
- Lanus have failed to win either of their last 2 away games (D1, L1).
- Mauricio Pellegrino has an attacking mindset and will be looking to get Lanus on the front foot, pressing in waves and looking to force turnovers, particularly in the wider areas, before transitioning quickly and playing a vertical game.
- The away team’s recent results have been mixed across all competitions, with two wins, two draws and one loss in their last five.
Head-to-Head
- There will be a little extra edge to this game as Defensa y Justicia and Lanus met in the 2020 Copa Sudamericana final and the winner of that tie will no doubt be looking for some payback on the domestic stage.
- These teams have split the last three meetings with one win apiece and a draw, with Defensa winless in their two previous home games against Lanus.
Key Players
- Aaron Molinas is the creative outlet and has two assists in six league games so far, Juan Miritello has led the team with two goals in six and is a goal threat when they do hit the front.
- Rodrigo Castillo is the creator of their offense; he’s notched three assists in four league games.
Betting Insights
The statistics will tell you that Defensa y Justicia are the favorites at 2.66 , with Lanus at 2.84 , and the draw coming in third place at 2.92 .
Prediction
Under 2.5 goals is 1.5 and the draw odds are high considering the teams’ recent form, so we’re going for a low-scoring draw .
