Defensa y Justicia vs Platense Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2026

Defensa y Justicia vs Platense Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Platense Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -133

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Platense look a nice wager to topple Defensa y Justicia and we can take them at -133 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

Read our complete Defensa y Justicia vs Platense betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

Defensa y Justicia vs Platense Preview

Defensa y Justicia go head-to-head with Platense, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Monday 31 August.

Defensa y Justicia have achieved back-to-back Primera División wins at home. Their last league contest saw them land a 2-1 road victory over Belgrano. Julio Vaccari's team enjoyed just 32% possession and had three shots on target, with Cesar Perez and Damian Fernandez scoring one goal apiece.

Platense have triumphed in back-to-back Primera División away games. In their previous league appearance, Barracas Central were beaten 2-1. El Calamar managed five shots on goal and enjoyed 56% possession, with Nicolas Retamar and Luciano Gimenez finding the net.

Four days ago, Platense claimed a penalty shoot-out victory (1-1 AET) when hosting Instituto in the Copa Argentina.

Last H2H Battle Saw No Goals Scored

Platense were at home when the teams last met and it was a 0-0 draw versus Defensa. The previous 7 H2H matches have included three wins for Platense, two victories for Defensa along with two draws.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Defensa Justicia	6	3	2	1	8	8	0	8:8	11
20	Platense	6	2	2	2	7	10	-3	7:10	8

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3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. Defensa have had 54.2% possession and 5.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.9 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.9 corners.

David Barbona and Ayrton Portillo are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Cesar Perez has 1. Leading assistor is Juan Gutierrez with 3.

Platense have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.1 goals from 12.1 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. Martin Palermo's side average 45.4% possession, 4.0 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.8 goals from 9.5 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Nicolas Retamar got 3 goals, Bautista Merlini notched 2, while Luciano Gimenez and two other players scored 1. Franco Zapiola, Bautista Merlini and Juan Gauto have been the top assists providers with 1 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Defensa y Justicia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matías Borgogno (GK), Valentín Loza, Damian Fernandez, David Martinez, Fernando Román, Santiago Sosa, César Pérez, Tiziano Perrotta, David Barbona, Juan Gutiérrez, Leandro Fernandez.

Platense predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Juan Pablo Cozzani (GK), Juan Ignacio Saborido, Ignacio Vazquez, Víctor Cuesta, Tomás Silva, Martín Barrios, Pablo Ferreira, Guido Mainero, Bautista Merlini, Franco Zapiola, Nicolás Retamar.

Main Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Platense can swerve defeat in this Primera División encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -133. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Platense in 3 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Platense in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Platense in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Defensa in 7 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 against Platense.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the Primera División form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.

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Correct Score Prediction

Defensa 0 - 1 Platense

Platense can be backed to win 1-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +525 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Juan Gutiérrez Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa) can be backed to finish with a minimum of one shot on goal at -154. It’s really hard to rule him out at an attractive price for the Shots on Target betting market.

Latest Juan Gutiérrez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+330

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

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Ignacio Vázquez To Score +750

Ignacio Vázquez (Platense) is available at +750 to find the net. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Ignacio Vázquez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+750

First

+1500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-

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Defensa y Justicia vs Platense 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 draw is currently trading at +188 if you think this Primera División encounter will end all square, while Defensa y Justicia have betting odds of +145 and Platense are +225 to land a victory of their own.

Should you want to back Defensa to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -161 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Platense have been chalked up at +110.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. Providing that at least one side fails to score, then the No pick on the Both Teams to Score market will be a winner at -164.

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Full-Time Result

1

+145

X

+188

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

-120

2

+280

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-250

X2

-189

Draw No Bet

1

-161

2

+110

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-238

Over 2.5

+180

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+118

No

-164

Favourite Franco Zapiola is priced at +575 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +290.

Franco Zapiola (Platense)

First

+575

Anytime

+290

Luciano Giménez (Platense)

First

+1150

Anytime

+320

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

+650

Anytime

+330

Augusto Diego Lotti (Platense)

First

+1200

Anytime

+330

Tiziano Perrotta (Defensa)

First

+650

Anytime

+340

David Barbona (Defensa)

First

+1000

Anytime

+480

Gastón Togni (Defensa)

First

+1150

Anytime

+550

Leonardo Heredia (Platense)

First

+1300

Anytime

+650

Juan Carlos Gauto (Platense)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Ignacio Vázquez (Platense)

First

+1500

Anytime

+750

Guido Mainero (Platense)

First

+1800

Anytime

+950

César Pérez (Defensa)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Bautista Merlini (Platense)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1100

Franco Zapiola (Platense)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Tiziano Perrotta (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Luciano Giménez (Platense)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Augusto Diego Lotti (Platense)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

David Barbona (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-

Gastón Togni (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+117

Under 0.5

-

Leonardo Heredia (Platense)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Juan Carlos Gauto (Platense)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Ignacio Vázquez (Platense)

Over 0.5

+205

Under 0.5

-

Guido Mainero (Platense)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-

Bautista Merlini (Platense)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

César Pérez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-

Defensa y Justicia vs Platense Lineups & Team News

Stay ahead of the game by checking the Defensa vs Platense team news before betting. Stay informed with our predicted and confirmed Primera División lineups and the latest injury reports.

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