Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Aug 2026

Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Estudiantes To Win @ -137

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We’re heading to the Full-Time Result market and selecting Estudiantes to land a victory, with odds of -137 looking generous. We think they should be able to overcome Defensa y Justicia over ninety minutes.

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

Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia Preview

Estudiantes square off against Defensa y Justicia, with kick-off set for 17:00 on Saturday 1 August.

Estudiantes de La Plata have lost in back-to-back Primera División appearances. They were recently turned over 2-0 at home to Independiente. The La Plata team boasted 60% possession and had three shots on target.

Defensa y Justicia have lost three away games on the bounce. Recently, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Deportivo Riestra. El Halcón enjoyed 61% possession and had seven shots on goal, with Juan Gutierrez and David Barbona on the scoresheet.

Goalless Draw in Last H2H Battle

Estudiantes were on the road when they previously faced Defensa and the game ended 0-0. The previous 9 H2H games have featured four Defensa wins, two draws and three Estudiantes victories.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Defensa Justicia	2	1	1	0	3	2	1	3:2	4
26	Estudiantes	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0:2	0

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Estudiantes have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. Los Pincharratas have averaged 51.8% possession and 3.9 corners per game, with the opposition getting 0.7 goals from 2.1 shots on goal, 6.1 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Adolfo Gaich is the top scorer with 3 goals, while Alexis Castro, Mikel Amondarain and Tiago Palacios each have 2. The leading assistors are Edwuin Cetre and Tiago Palacios with 2.

Defensa have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.4 goals from 9.9 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 54.2% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 3.8 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 10.3 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Juan Gutierrez and David Barbona on 3, with Ayrton Portillo getting 2. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Juan Gutierrez, Aaron Molinas and Ruben Botta who have all made 1.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Estudiantes predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Néstor Fernando Muslera (GK), Eric Meza, Santiago Núñez, Tomás Palacios, Gastón Benedetti, Gabriel Neves, Ezequiel Piovi, Tiago Palacios, Alexis Castro, Joaquín Tobio Burgos, Guido Carrillo.

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

Main Match Prediction

It could be beneficial to back Estudiantes for this Primera División clash. There’s loads of value in the -137 that the home team get the job done and we think a victory could be on the cards.

The latest Primera División team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Estudiantes have won 10 of their last 19 games at home.
• Defensa have lost their last 3 games on the road.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 57.8% chance of landing a return. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you’re looking for a bet at bigger odds, then Estudiantes are an option on the Asian Handicap. The betting sites have a series of lines that you can back them to cover.

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Correct Score Prediction

Estudiantes 3 - 0 Defensa

An exciting bet could be a 3-0 victory in favor of Estudiantes at odds of +850. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Tiago Palacios Over 0.5 Shots On Target -149

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes) is available to record at least one shot on goal at -149. He stands out as a value pick when it comes to Shots on Target, with the recommendation being to wager this player prop pick.

Latest Tiago Palacios Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

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Alexis Castro to Score +525

Alexis Castro (Estudiantes) has managed two goals in his past nine Primera División games on home soil. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +525 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Alexis Castro Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+525

First

+1150

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Estudiantes Under 5.5 Corners -149

Estudiantes have averaged 2.80 corners in the past 5 matches, with the corner count against Defensa going under 5.5 in their previous four games. We advise betting on the -149 that Estudiantes won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Estudiantes

Total

7.90 3.90 4.00

Home

9.70 5.20 4.50

Away

7.40 3.10 4.30

Defensa

Total

8.80 5.00 3.80

Home

7.30 4.80 2.50

Away

9.00 3.40 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-111

Under 8.5

-130

Estudiantes Corners

Over 5.5

+108

Under 5.5

-156

Defensa Corners

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+114

Most Corners

1

-250

X

+650

2

+240

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Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia 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 favourites have a 58% likelihood of success according to the bookies, with Estudiantes chalked up at -137 to land a win in this Primera División clash. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +450 for Defensa y Justicia.

If you wager Estudiantes -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -106, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Defensa achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -179 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

There’s lots to like about our recommended football betting sites and that includes the hundreds of markets available for each Primera División game. You are spoilt for choice when it comes to available options.

Full-Time Result

1

-137

X

+235

2

+450

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

-100

2

+460

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-333

X2

+106

Draw No Bet

1

-435

2

+255

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-106

2 Hcp +0.75

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-204

Over 2.5

+155

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-179

Guido Carrillo is the First Goalscorer favourite at +475 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +220.

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes)

First

+475

Anytime

+220

Brian Aguirre (Estudiantes)

First

+525

Anytime

+250

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes)

First

+575

Anytime

+280

Edwuin Cetré (Estudiantes)

First

+650

Anytime

+300

Joaquín Tobio Burgos (Estudiantes)

First

+750

Anytime

+350

Lucas Alario (Estudiantes)

First

+800

Anytime

+360

Bautista Kociubinski (Estudiantes)

First

+950

Anytime

+450

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

+1050

Anytime

+480

Alexis Castro (Estudiantes)

First

+1150

Anytime

+525

David Barbona (Defensa)

First

+1500

Anytime

+650

Lucas Cornejo (Estudiantes)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

First

+1700

Anytime

+750

José Ernesto Sosa (Estudiantes)

First

+1600

Anytime

+800

Domingo Blanco (Defensa)

First

+1800

Anytime

+800

Joaquín Pereyra (Estudiantes)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Facundo Altamira (Defensa)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Gaston Benedetti (Estudiantes)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Santiago Toloza (Defensa)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Nicolas Palavecino (Defensa)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Eros Mancuso (Estudiantes)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Ramiro Funes Mori (Estudiantes)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Rubén Botta (Defensa)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Santiago Núñez (Estudiantes)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Leandro González Pírez (Estudiantes)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Guido Carrillo (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

-

Tiago Palacios (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Edwuin Cetré (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-

Brian Aguirre (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Alario (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Tobio Burgos (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-

Bautista Kociubinski (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-

David Barbona (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-

Alexis Castro (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-

Nicolas Palavecino (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Domingo Blanco (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Facundo Altamira (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Rubén Botta (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

José Ernesto Sosa (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Cornejo (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Toloza (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Pereyra (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-

Eros Mancuso (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-

Gaston Benedetti (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-

Ramiro Funes Mori (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Santiago Núñez (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Leandro González Pírez (Estudiantes)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-

Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia Lineups & Team News

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