Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Feb 2026

Primera División Betting Preview: Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes

Defensa y Justicia meet Estudiantes, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Monday 2 February.

It could be worth venturing towards the Full-Time Result market and taking Estudiantes to land a win, with odds of +145 appealing. We expect the favourites to get the better of Defensa y Justicia by the full-time whistle.

Defensa y Justicia won their last game 1-0. This was a road victory against Deportivo Riestra. Mariano Soso's team had most of the ball boasting 55% possession and three shots on target, with Ruben Botta netting the winner in the 29th minute.

Estudiantes de La Plata won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-1 triumph against Boca Juniors. Los Pincharratas were restricted to 40% possession and recorded six shots on goal, with Santiago Nunez and Leandro Gonzalez Pirez finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Estudiantes triumphed in the most recent encounter between these teams. A 1-0 home win was recorded against Defensa. The past 8 H2H meetings have included four victories for Defensa, three wins for Estudiantes and a single draw.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Defensa Justicia	11	4	7	0	15	8	7	15:8	19
8	Estudiantes	10	5	3	2	9	5	4	9:5	18

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Defensa have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 6.2 attempts. El Halcón have averaged 44.6% possession and 3.7 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.2 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 7.6 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Abiel Osorio is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Ruben Botta, Juan Gutierrez and Lucas Gonzalez each have 1. Aaron Molinas and Alexis Soto have been top assistors with 2.

Estudiantes have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 8.2 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. Eduardo Dominguez's side average 51.1% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts.

Edwuin Cetre is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Guido Carrillo and Tiago Palacios have 2. Edwuin Cetre and Tiago Palacios have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Defensa y Justicia confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Cristopher Fiermarin (GK), Lucas Souto, Emiliano Amor, Hector Martinez, Ayrton Portillo, Ruben Botta, Santiago Sosa, Aaron Molinas, Esteban Lucero, Juan Gutierrez, Abiel Osorio.

Estudiantes confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Fabricio Iacovich (GK), Eric Meza, Santiago Nunez, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez, Gaston Benedetti, Gabriel Neves, Ezequiel Piovi, Facundo Farias, Cristian Medina, Joaquin Tobio Burgos, Franco Dominguez.

Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick, player prop recommendations and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re of the opinion that Estudiantes are really good betting value at odds of +145 when it comes to this Primera División clash. The price appeals and we’re bullish of landing a return here.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Primera División experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes league stats:

• Estudiantes have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Defensa have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Defensa have lost their last 2 games at home.

The top betting apps make it a 40.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 50%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

There are several options to side with Estudiantes in addition to the match winner market. One option is to wager them to be leading at the interval and final whistle, along with the Asian Handicap.

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Our Match Prediction

Estudiantes To Win @ +145 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Defensa 0 - 1 Estudiantes

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Estudiantes. You can secure odds of +430 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Guido Carrillo to Score +290

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes) has racked up two goals in his past six Primera División matches. There are odds of +290 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

Latest Guido Carrillo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -120

We’ve seen the past five Estudiantes matches feature an average 11.00 corners, while the previous five Defensa home games have averaged 9.60. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll wager the Total Corners line to be covered which is available at odds of -120.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Defensa

Total

9.50 3.70 5.80

Home

9.10 4.60 4.50

Away

8.70 3.50 5.20

Estudiantes

Total

8.90 4.30 4.60

Home

9.40 5.50 3.90

Away

10.10 4.70 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-122

Under 8.5

-116

Defensa Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-156

Estudiantes Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-156

Most Corners

1

+102

X

+600

2

+102

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Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes 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.

If you’re looking to wager Defensa y Justicia to secure victory in the Primera División, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +235. Estudiantes are on offer at betting odds of +145 and the draw is +185.

There are various ways to back Estudiantes and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s -100 currently available that they beat Defensa and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. The Both Teams to Score No pick is -172 if you’re expecting at least one side will fail to find the net.

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Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+185

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

-111

2

+210

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-244

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+115

2

-167

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-130

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-250

Over 2.5

+190

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-172

Favourite Guido Carrillo is +575 to be the First Goalscorer, while similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes)

First

+290

Anytime

+575

Juan Miritello (Defensa)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Lucas Alario (Estudiantes)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Joaquín Tobio Burgos (Estudiantes)

First

+440

Anytime

+850

Edwuin Cetré (Estudiantes)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes)

First

+450

Anytime

+850

David Barbona (Defensa)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Santiago Ascacibar (Estudiantes)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Lucas Cornejo (Estudiantes)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Rubén Botta (Defensa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

José Ernesto Sosa (Estudiantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Lenny Lobato (Defensa)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Joaquín Pereyra (Estudiantes)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Cristian Medina (Estudiantes)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Matías Miranda (Defensa)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Ezequiel Piovi (Estudiantes)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

César Pérez (Defensa)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes Lineups & Team News

Always review the Defensa vs Estudiantes team news before locking in your bets. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Primera División lineups and the latest on injuries.

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