Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Old Boys Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Aug 2026

Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Old Boys Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Newell's Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -123

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We’ll chance Newell's Old Boys +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and divide our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they meet Defensa y Justicia. A win delivers a payout at -123 although a draw would still land a return.

Read our in-depth Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Old Boys betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Old Boys Preview

Defensa y Justicia go head-to-head with Newell's Old Boys, with kick-off set for 16:45 on Sunday 9 August.

Defensa y Justicia lost away from home in their last game. Estudiantes de La Plata won 3-0. El Halcón had most of the ball enjoying 59% possession and eight shots on target.

Newell's Old Boys played out a 2-2 draw against Boca Juniors in their previous game, with this being at home. The Rosario team had 40% possession and two shots on goal, while Matias Coccaro and Luca Regiardo were on the scoresheet.

Defensa 3-2 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting

Defensa won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 3-2 away win when facing Newell's. The past 9 H2H meetings have included five victories for Defensa, three wins for Newell's and a single draw.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Newell's OB	3	1	1	1	3	3	0	3:3	4
19	Defensa Justicia	3	1	1	1	3	5	-2	3:5	4

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Defensa have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Julio Vaccari's side have averaged 54.5% possession and 5.0 corners per game, with the opposition getting 2.0 goals from 5.2 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Juan Gutierrez and David Barbona lead the way with 3 goals, while Ayrton Portillo has scored 2. The top assist makers are Juan Gutierrez, Aaron Molinas and Ruben Botta, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Newell's have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 3.7 shots on goal, 8.1 attempts and 1.2 goals. The Old Boys average 44.9% possession, 3.8 corners awarded and 6.3 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 10.8 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal.

Ignacio Ramirez is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Matias Coccaro on 2, with Luca Regiardo and two others bagging 1. Jeronimo Russo has managed to clock up 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Defensa y Justicia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matías Borgogno (GK), Ayrton Portillo, Damian Fernandez, Samuel Lucero, Máximo Rodriguez, Santiago Sosa, César Pérez, Agustin Hausch, David Barbona, Juan Gutiérrez, Leandro Fernandez.

Newell's Old Boys predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Josué Reinatti (GK), Franco Escobar, Nicolás Goitea, Lautaro Giannetti, Jerónimo Russo, David Sotelo, Luca Regiardo, Walter Mazzantti, Facundo Guch, Thomas Rios, Matias Coccaro.

Main Match Prediction

Newell's Old Boys +0.25 at -123 have the look of a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We give them a good chance of landing a victory in this Primera División clash and it’s therefore a pick we’ll back with confidence.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Primera División stats.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Newell's in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Newell's in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Defensa in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Defensa in 4 of their last 5 games.

According to the top bookies, our pick has a 55.2% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Defensa 0 - 1 Newell's

You can secure odds of +575 that Newell's are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Barbona Over 0.5 Shots On Target +125

David Barbona (Defensa) can be backed at +125 to finish with one or more shots on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest David Barbona Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+440

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

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Walter Mazzantti To Score +500

Walter Mazzantti (Newell's) is available at +500 to be on the scoresheet. 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 Walter Mazzantti Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Defensa Over 4.5 Corners -143

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Defensa in their past four games, with the corner count against Newell's going over 4.5 in their last four matches. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to Defensa covering the Team Corners line, with odds of -143 on offer.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Defensa

Total

8.80 5.00 3.80

Home

7.30 4.80 2.50

Away

9.10 3.60 5.50

Newell's

Total

10.10 3.80 6.30

Home

9.20 4.70 4.50

Away

8.90 2.30 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-123

Under 8.5

-118

Defensa Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

Newell's Corners

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-135

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+600

2

+185

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Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Old Boys 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 latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this Primera División encounter and you can get +135 that Defensa y Justicia win and +230 that Newell's Old Boys triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +195.

If you want to back the favourites with some insurance, then Defensa are -172 on the Draw No Bet market. Alternatively, Newell's are +120 and there is money back if the game ends all square.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -141.

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Full-Time Result

1

+135

X

+195

2

+230

Half-Time Result

1

+195

X

-114

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-263

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-172

2

+120

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+155

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-141

Juan Gutiérrez can be backed to find the net anytime at +280, with +600 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

+600

Anytime

+280

Matías Cóccaro (Newell's)

First

+850

Anytime

+400

David Barbona (Defensa)

First

+950

Anytime

+440

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

First

+1000

Anytime

+475

Walter Mazzantti (Newell's)

First

+1100

Anytime

+500

Domingo Blanco (Defensa)

First

+1100

Anytime

+510

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

First

+1200

Anytime

+575

Nicolas Palavecino (Defensa)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Rubén Botta (Defensa)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Facundo Altamira (Defensa)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Santiago Toloza (Defensa)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

Éver Banega (Defensa)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

César Pérez (Defensa)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Samuel Lucero (Defensa)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-

Matías Cóccaro (Newell's)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

David Barbona (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-

Walter Mazzantti (Newell's)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-

Domingo Blanco (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Facundo Altamira (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Nicolas Palavecino (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-

Rubén Botta (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Toloza (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-

Éver Banega (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

César Pérez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Samuel Lucero (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

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Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Old Boys Lineups & Team News

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