Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Mar 2025

Under 2.5 Looks the Value Bet

After weighing everything up, the price of -163 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the sensible wager. Neither Defensa y Justicia or Estudiantes might be prolific and this Total Goals pick provides lots of value.

Teams’ Last Battle Saw 1-0 Estudiantes Victory

Defensa y Justicia got the win in their last game. A 1-0 victory occurred on the road when meeting Platense. Pablo De Muner's side recorded 43% possession and had three shots on target, with Matias Miranda scoring the winner eleven minutes into the contest.

Estudiantes de La Plata won their previous game 2-0. This road win against River Plate made it two on the spin. Los Pincharratas had just 30% of the ball and recorded five shots on goal, with Alexis Castro and Santiago Ascacibar both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Estudiantes have claimed consecutive victories over Defensa, winning by 1-0 and 1-0 scorelines when hosting. The previous 6 H2H meetings have seen Defensa win three times, one draw and two Estudiantes triumphs.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Estudiantes	16	5	6	5	18	19	-1	18:19	21
17	Defensa Justicia	16	5	4	7	18	22	-4	18:22	19

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Defensa have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. El Halcón have averaged 57.1% possession and 5.1 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.7 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 10.2 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Top scorers Juan Miritello and Gaston Togni have found the net 3 times, with Aaron Molinas getting 2. Benjamin Schamine has recorded the most assists with 2.

Estudiantes have won 5 and drawn 5, averaging 9.5 attempts, 5.4 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. Eduardo Dominguez's team average 50.9% possession, 3.0 corners in their favour and 5.6 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

Santiago Ascacibar has scored 5, followed by Joaquin Tobio Burgos, Gabriel Neves and Tiago Palacios with 2 goals apiece. Tiago Palacios, Eric Meza and Gaston Benedetti have been the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Defensa y Justicia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Enrique Bologna (GK), Ezequiel Cannavo, Lucas Ferreira, Emanuel Aguilera, Alexis Soto, Kevin Gutierrez, Cesar Perez, Matias Miranda, Aaron Molinas, Abiel Osorio, Gaston Togni.

Estudiantes confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Matias Mansilla (GK), Eric Meza, Santiago Nunez, Ramiro Funes Mori, Santiago Arzamendia, Santiago Ascacibar, Ezequiel Piovi, Tiago Palacios, Cristian Medina, Alexis Castro, Guido Carrillo.

Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes Prediction & Betting Tips

We don’t anticipate that the sides can combine to reach the three-goal mark and that means wagering Under 2.5 Goals. The odds of -163 look easy to back when it comes to a low-scoring Primera División encounter.

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Defensa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Defensa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Defensa games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 18 Estudiantes games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

The bookies make it a 61.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

A larger price can be obtained by selecting a different bet where Under 2.5 Goals is combined with BTTS No. This wager requires at least one team to fail to score in order for the bet to land.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Defensa 1 - 0 Estudiantes

There’s the option to wager on Defensa to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +750 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -138

It has been six consecutive Estudiantes matches involving the 9.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with five  straight Defensa home games seeing the same thing happen. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of -138 available when it comes to this Total Corners pick.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Defensa

Total

9.30 5.10 4.20

Home

8.90 4.70 4.20

Away

10.50 5.30 5.20

Estudiantes

Total

8.60 3.00 5.60

Home

8.20 4.00 4.20

Away

9.80 3.60 6.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-100

Under 9.5

-138

Defensa Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Estudiantes Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

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Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes Odds

If you want to back Estudiantes to land an away Primera Division win, then the bookies have priced them up at +155. Defensa y Justicia are available at betting odds of +200 and the draw is +200.

A low-scoring game will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+200

X

+200

2

+155

Half-Time Result

1

+260

X

-100

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-275

X2

-275

Draw No Bet

1

-100

2

-138

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp 0.0

+110

2 Hcp 0.0

-129

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-110

Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Defensa vs Estudiantes team news.

The Primera División squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Defensa y Justicia Team Page Estudiantes de La Plata Team Page