Defensa y Justicia vs Belgrano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

Primera División Betting Preview: Defensa y Justicia vs Belgrano

Defensa y Justicia host Belgrano in this Argentine Primera División meeting, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Belgrano +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Defensa y Justicia the aim at betting odds of -102.

Defensa y Justicia drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Barracas Central. Mariano Soso's side had seven shots on target and boasted 63% possession, with Juan Miritello getting the goal.

Belgrano were defeated in their previous game, losing 3-0 at home to Central Córdoba. El Pirata had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 61% possession and six shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Belgrano who triumphed when they last faced Defensa, a 2-0 home victory was recorded. Defensa have landed victory in two of the previous 3 H2H games, with Belgrano winning once.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Defensa Justicia	11	4	7	0	15	8	7	15:8	19
6	Belgrano	11	5	4	2	12	9	3	12:9	19

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Defensa have 2 wins, 3 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts. El Halcón have averaged 59.7% possession and 3.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Cesar Perez is the top goalscorer with 3, Juan Miritello has 2, with Abiel Osorio and two other players on 1. Lucas Gonzalez and Juan Miritello are tied for the most assists on 2.

Belgrano have won 2, lost 3 and drawn 5, with an average of 2.8 shots on goal, 7.7 attempts and 0.8 goals. Ricardo Zielinski's team average 47.3% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 9.1 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal.

Lucas Zelarayan and Nicolas Fernandez have scored 2 goals, followed by Gabriel Compagnucci with 1. Franco Jara has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Defensa y Justicia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Enrique Bologna (GK), Lucas Ferreira, Damian Fernandez, Rafael Delgado, Agustin Hausch, Cesar Perez, Kevin Gutierrez, Alexis Soto, Aaron Molinas, Abiel Osorio, Juan Miritello.

Belgrano confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Thiago Cardozo (GK), Elias Sebastian Lopez, Leonardo Morales, Federico Ricca, Adrian Sporle, Gabriel Compagnucci, Santiago Longo, Francisco Gonzalez Metilli, Lucas Zelarayan, Franco Jara, Nicolas Fernandez.

Defensa y Justicia vs Belgrano Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Defensa y Justicia vs Belgrano betting angles, including a key match prediction, our corners pick, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Belgrano +0.25 at odds of -102 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Primera División showdown.

We study the Primera División form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Defensa y Justicia vs Belgrano league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Belgrano in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Belgrano in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Belgrano in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Defensa in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Defensa in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Defensa in 2 consecutive games.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 50.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re looking for a bigger potential return on your stake, there is always the alternative to move the line. Consider the odds and whether each line can be covered.

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Our Match Prediction

Belgrano Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Defensa 0 - 1 Belgrano

There are odds of +700 available that Belgrano land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Franco Jara Over 0.5 Shots On Target -118

Franco Jara (Belgrano) can be backed to have a minimum of one shot on goal at -118. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Franco Jara Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-147

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Gonzalo Zelarayán To Score +900

Gonzalo Zelarayán (Belgrano) can be backed at +900 to find the net. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.

Latest Gonzalo Zelarayán Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+850

First

+1900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

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Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners +106

It has now been four straight Belgrano matches where the 8.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 7.20 corners in the last five Defensa games. There’s everything to like about the Total Corners line which looks high and we’d expect the teams to go under at +106.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Defensa

Total

8.30 3.30 5.00

Home

8.80 4.70 4.10

Away

8.50 3.10 5.40

Belgrano

Total

10.00 5.30 4.70

Home

9.50 6.00 3.50

Away

8.20 3.70 4.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-109

Under 8.5

-130

Defensa Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Belgrano Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-137

X

+600

2

+155

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Defensa y Justicia vs Belgrano Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have Defensa y Justicia as +120 favourites for this Primera División encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 45% likely to triumph. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +290 about Belgrano.

Defensa can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -213. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Belgrano are +150.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is -161.

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Full-Time Result

1

+120

X

+190

2

+290

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

-108

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-400

12

-250

X2

-154

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-119

2 Hcp +0.25

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-222

Over 2.5

+165

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+114

No

-161

Abiel Osorio is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +550. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +250.

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Juan Miritello (Defensa)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Nicolas Fernández (Belgrano)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Franco Jara (Belgrano)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Lucas Passerini (Belgrano)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Kevin Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

César Pérez (Defensa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Ramiro Hernandes (Belgrano)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Jeremias Lucco (Belgrano)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Bryan Reyna (Belgrano)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Emanuel Aguilera (Defensa)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Ulises Sánchez (Belgrano)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Samuel Lucero (Defensa)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Gonzalo Zelarayán (Belgrano)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Ezequiel Cannavo (Defensa)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Francisco Gonzalez Metilli (Belgrano)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Damián Fernández (Defensa)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-105

Nicolas Fernández (Belgrano)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-100

Juan Miritello (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-120

Franco Jara (Belgrano)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-147

Lucas Passerini (Belgrano)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-164

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-263

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

Kevin Gutiérrez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-370

Bryan Reyna (Belgrano)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Ulises Sánchez (Belgrano)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-400

Ramiro Hernandes (Belgrano)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-455

Emanuel Aguilera (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Jeremias Lucco (Belgrano)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

César Pérez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Francisco Gonzalez Metilli (Belgrano)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-588

Gonzalo Zelarayán (Belgrano)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

Samuel Lucero (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-714

Damián Fernández (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-833

Ezequiel Cannavo (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-1000

Defensa y Justicia vs Belgrano Lineups & Team News

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