Gimnasia Mendoza
- Gimnasia Mendoza has won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
- Recent results include a 1-0 home win over Atletico Lanus, a 5-1 thrashing away to Independiente Rivadavia and a 0-0 home draw with Gimnasia y Tiro (lost on penalties in Copa Argentina).
Defensa y Justicia
- Defensa y Justicia has a decent away record in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 with 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats but recent form suggests they are headed for defeat on Monday.
- Defensa has won just 1 and lost 4 of their last 5 league games, including a 0-4 defeat at home to Boca Juniors, a 3-1 away loss to CA Independiente Avellaneda and a 1-2 loss at home to Talleres de Cordoba.
Key Players
- Gimnasia Mendoza likes to keep things simple and compact, setting up with a narrow back four, a crowded midfield and a focus on defensive solidity.
- Facundo Lencioni is their creative engine, tallying 5 assists in 15 league matches and setting up 3 of the team's last 5 goals.
- 5 assists in 15 league matches
- 3 of the team's last 5 goals
- Defensa y Justicia brings a structured possession-based style with flexible wing-backs that dominate the ball and push up the field.
- Aaron Molinas has scored 3 goals in 14 appearances in the league.
- 3 goals in 14 appearances
- His 3 goals represent 50% of Defensa y Justicia’s total in the last 4 games, indicating their problems up top.
Betting Insights
- The odds of 2.32 for the hosts seem a bit low considering Defensa y Justicia is 3.45.
- Under 2.5 goals is priced at 1.33.
Prediction
- Gimnasia Mendoza has been pretty average in Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026, currently sitting 23rd with 16 points from 15 games.
- Defensa y Justicia has done just a little better, with 19 points after 15 games in 19th place.
- This matchup is a classic counter vs. possession affair and although Defensa is the better side on paper, Gimnasia has shown more consistency at home recently and will be looking to prove their top-flight metal after a historic promotion.
- It hasn’t worked that well, but the home side is the most likely to take the win here in what should be a tight battle.
- Defensa has more of a goal-scoring threat away from home, averaging 1.43 goals per away match.
- Gimnasia scores and concedes 1.00 goals per home game.
