Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Feb 2026
Primera División Betting Preview: Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia
Newell's Old Boys take on Defensa y Justicia, with kick-off set for 20:15 on Saturday 7 February.
We’re not expecting both Newell's Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia to find the net and that leads us to the Both Teams to Score market. We can back BTTS No and feel optimistic considering the odds of -159 are value.
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Newell's Old Boys were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 2-0 reverse against Boca Juniors. Sergio Gomez's side had 40% possession and one shot on target.
Defensa y Justicia played out a 0-0 draw against Estudiantes de La Plata in their previous game, with this being at home. El Halcón had six shots on goal and enjoyed 63% possession.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Defensa were at home when the teams last met and it was a 1-1 draw versus Newell's. The previous 8 H2H games have included four wins for Defensa, three triumphs for Newell's and a single draw.
| Primera División | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Defensa Justicia |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:0 | 5 |
| 28 |  Newell's OB |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 2:5 | 1 |
Newell's have 1 win, 6 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.7 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts. The Old Boys have averaged 36.4% possession and 3.8 corners per match, conceding 1.7 goals and 5.0 corners from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.
Top scorer Luciano Herrera has found the net 2 times, with Michael Hoyos, Walter Nunez, Carlos Gonzalez and Facundo Samuel Guch getting 1 goals each. Walter Nunez, Matias Coccaro and Carlos Gonzalez are the leading assists makers with 1.
Defensa have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.6 goals from 6.7 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. Mariano Soso's men average 46.8% possession, 3.4 corners in their favour and 5.0 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 7.8 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.
Abiel Osorio has scored 3, followed by Ruben Botta, Juan Gutierrez and Lucas Gonzalez with 1 goals apiece. Aaron Molinas and Alexis Soto are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Newell's Old Boys predicted lineup (4-3-3): Gabriel Arias (GK), Armando Méndez, Saúl Salcedo, Nicolás Goitea, Martín Luciano, Jeronimo Gomez Mattar, Rodrigo Herrera, David Sotelo, Facundo Guch, Matias Coccaro, Luciano Herrera.
Defensa y Justicia predicted lineup (4-3-3): Cristopher Fiermarín (GK), Lucas Souto, Emiliano Amor, Damian Fernandez, Samuel Lucero, Santiago Sosa, Ruben Botta, Aaron Molinas, Ayrton Portillo, Juan Miritello, Juan Gutiérrez.
Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction & Betting Tips
Get ready for Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to corners market insight, player props and a custom bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re keen to head to the BTTS market and take the -159 about the No selection which looks like value. Providing that either side draw a blank in this Primera División game, we will end up winning with our pick.
A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Primera División stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
Key Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia league stats:
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 61.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re going for Newell's at +450 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Luciano Herrera (Newell's) has scored two goals in his past ten Primera División games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +450 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The past 5 Newell's matches have involved them having an average of 2.60 corners, with Defensa conceding under 5.5 corners in their last four games. We’re anticipating Newell's to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -159.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to follow our bet builder, try No on the Both Teams to Score market, Newell's with an Asian Handicap of -0.25 accompanied by Newell's Under 5.5 corners.
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Newell's Old Boys 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 draw is currently trading at +200 if you think this Primera División encounter will end all square, while Newell's Old Boys have betting odds of +145 and Defensa y Justicia are +220 to land a victory of their own.
If you think Newell's can overcome Defensa, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are +102 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -159 about Both Teams to Score No.
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Michael Hoyos is available at +320 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +650 to find the net first.
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 02/02 Defensa Justicia 0 Estudiantes0
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 29/01 Deportivo Riestra 0 Defensa Justicia1
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 22/01 Aldosivi 0 Defensa Justicia0
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 17/11 Defensa Justicia 0 Ind. Rivadavia2
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 08/11 Racing Club 1 Defensa Justicia0
- Primera División: 17/08 2025 Defensa 1 Newell's 1
- Copa Argentina: 23/05 2025 Defensa 0 Newell's 2
- Primera División: 12/02 2025 Newell's 0 Defensa 1
- Primera División: 25/05 2024 Newell's 1 Defensa 0
- Primera División: 11/02 2023 Defensa 1 Newell's 0
- Primera División: 26/07 2022 Newell's 1 Defensa 2
- Primera División: 25/08 2021 Defensa 2 Newell's 0
- Primera División: 10/11 2019 Newell's 2 Defensa 0
Newell's Old Boys League Stats
Defensa y Justicia League Stats
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 36.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Newell's Old Boys this season are Michael Hoyos (1), Walter Nunez (1)
- Top Assistors for Newell's Old Boys this season are Matias Coccaro (1), Walter Nunez (1)
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Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Newell's vs Defensa team news before wagering. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the Primera División and the newest injury information.
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Previous Newell's Old Boys Lineups
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Manager: Sergio Gomez
Defensa y Justicia Player Stats & Squad
Primera División Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Tigre | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 3 | River Plate | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 7 |
| 4 | Lanús | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 5 | Platense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 6 | Vélez Sarsfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 7 | Boca Juniors | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Gimnasia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:4 | 6 |
| 9 | San Lorenzo | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 6 |
| 10 | Belgrano | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 11 | Estudiantes | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 12 | Argentinos Jrs | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1:0 | 5 |
| 13 | Defensa Justicia | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1:0 | 5 |
| 14 | Unión | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:2 | 4 |
| 15 | Banfield | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 16 | Rosario Central | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 17 | Independiente | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 18 | Talleres | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:5 | 3 |
| 19 | Sarmiento | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 20 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 3 |
| 21 | Huracán | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 22 | Atl. Tucumán | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 2 |
| 23 | Barracas Central | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | 2 |
| 24 | Aldosivi | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:3 | 2 |
| 25 | Instituto | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 26 | Deportivo Riestra | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 27 | Central Córdoba | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 28 | Newell's OB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 29 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:4 | 1 |
| 30 | Racing Club | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:7 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tigre | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Gimnasia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Boca Juniors | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 4 | Ind. Rivadavia | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 5 | Unión | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:0 | 4 |
| 6 | Banfield | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Argentinos Jrs | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 8 | River Plate | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 3 |
| 9 | Lanús | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 10 | Platense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 | Vélez Sarsfield | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 12 | Estudiantes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 13 | Sarmiento | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 14 | San Lorenzo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 15 | Talleres | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 16 | Independiente | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 17 | Atl. Tucumán | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 18 | Aldosivi | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0:0 | 2 |
| 19 | Belgrano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 20 | Newell's OB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 21 | Defensa Justicia | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 22 | Estudiantes Rio Cuarto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 23 | Instituto | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 24 | Rosario Central | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 25 | Barracas Central | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 26 | Huracán | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 27 | Racing Club | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 28 | Gimnasia Mendoza | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 29 | Deportivo Riestra | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
| 30 | Central Córdoba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | 0 |
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