Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Apr 2026

Primera División Betting Preview: Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia

Independiente host Defensa y Justicia, with kick-off set for 18:30 on Saturday 18 April.

We’re anticipating that Independiente and Defensa y Justicia will both find the net. With this in mind, head to the Both Teams to Score market where you can get a generous -100 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

Independiente drew on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors. Los Diablos Rojos enjoyed just 39% possession and had one shot on target, with Matias Abaldo scoring the goal.

Defensa y Justicia have now lost back-to-back Primera División games. This includes being defeated at home to Talleres by a 2-1 scoreline. Mariano Soso's team recorded 53% possession and managed eight shots on goal, with Ayrton Portillo finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Defensa boast an unbeaten record in the past four matches against Independiente, with the last encounter being a 0-0 draw. The past 6 H2H meetings have resulted in two wins apiece along with two draws.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Defensa Justicia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
17	Independiente	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Independiente have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. Gustavo Quinteros' men have averaged 54.6% possession and 6.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.3 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 6.9 attempts and 3.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Gabriel Avalos has found the net 7 times, Matias Abaldo 4, with Ignacio Pussetto and two other players on 1. Gabriel Avalos and Ignacio Malcorra have been top assistors with 3.

Defensa have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 4.2 shots on goal, 8.7 attempts and 1.5 goals. El Halcón average 47.1% possession, 4.1 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Juan Gutierrez is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Ayrton Portillo, Elias Pereyra, Aaron Molinas and Juan Miritello have 2. Aaron Molinas is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 3.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Independiente predicted lineup (4-3-3): Rodrigo Rey (GK), Santiago Arias, Juan Fedorco, Sebastián Valdéz, Facundo Zabala, Mateo Pérez Curci, Ivan Marcone, Ignacio Malcorra, Maximiliano Gutiérrez, Gabriel Ávalos, Matías Abaldo.

Defensa y Justicia predicted lineup (3-4-3): Cristopher Fiermarín (GK), Damian Fernandez, Emiliano Amor, David Martinez, Lucas Souto, Santiago Sosa, Aaron Molinas, Darío Cáceres, David Barbona, Juan Gutiérrez, Agustin Hausch.

Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction & Betting Tips

The Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

There’s an opportunity to bet on BTTS Yes when it comes to this Primera División clash. The odds of -100 are really attractive and we anticipate that the teams will be among the goals.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Primera División form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Independiente games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Independiente games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Defensa games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Defensa games.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

If you’re keen to back BTTS Yes but want more juice, you can head to the Result & Both Teams to Score market. Predict the outcome of the game with your original pick for a bigger price.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Independiente 2 - 1 Defensa

A 2-1 win in favor of Independiente is available at odds of +600. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Gabriel Ávalos To Score +135

Gabriel Ávalos (Independiente) is available to be among the goals at +135. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Gabriel Ávalos Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+135

First

+320

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Corners Prediction

Independiente Over 5.5 Corners -133

The 5.5 corners line has been covered by Independiente in five consecutive home matches. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll bet on Independiente to cover the Team Corners line which is on offer at odds of -133.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Independiente

Total

9.50 6.20 3.30

Home

9.50 6.10 3.40

Away

8.90 4.80 4.10

Defensa

Total

8.60 4.10 4.50

Home

8.50 4.60 3.90

Away

9.10 3.20 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-111

Under 9.5

-128

Independiente Corners

Over 5.5

-133

Under 5.5

-108

Defensa Corners

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-149

Most Corners

1

-270

X

+700

2

+260

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Independiente 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.

Favourites Independiente are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Primera División clash. The -137 about them triumphing means a 58% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. Defensa y Justicia are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +390.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Independiente -0.75 against Defensa at -106. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. Both Teams to Score No is available at -137 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.

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Full-Time Result

1

-137

X

+260

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+112

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-357

X2

+106

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+235

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-106

2 Hcp +0.75

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-137

Gabriel Ávalos is the market leader at +320 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Gabriel Ávalos (Independiente)

First

+135

Anytime

+320

Santiago Montiel (Independiente)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Ignacio Pussetto (Independiente)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Ignacio Malcorra (Independiente)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Luciano Cabral (Independiente)

First

+540

Anytime

+1200

David Barbona (Defensa)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Federico Mancuello (Independiente)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Lautaro Millán (Independiente)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Facundo Altamira (Defensa)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Rubén Botta (Defensa)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Santiago Toloza (Defensa)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Rodrigo Fernández (Independiente)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Facundo Zabala (Independiente)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Independiente vs Defensa before making your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primera División as well as the latest injury reports.

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