Unión vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Oct 2025

Primera División Betting Preview: Unión vs Defensa y Justicia

Unión host Defensa y Justicia in this Argentine Primera División clash, with kick-off set for 18:15 on Tuesday 21 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

There’s a strong case for betting BTTS No when it comes to the Both Teams to Score market. We’re not sure that both Unión and Defensa y Justicia can get on the scoresheet and odds of -154 are value.

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Unión have suffered two straight Primera División defeats. Away from home, they recently experienced a 3-1 loss against Central Córdoba. Leonardo Madelon's team had three shots on target and enjoyed 58% possession, with Agustin Colazo scoring the goal.

Defensa y Justicia claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred against Argentinos Juniors. El Halcón were restricted to just 35% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Juan Gutierrez on target with the winner early in the second half.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Unión have gone unbeaten in their past three games against Defensa, with the last clash ending in a 0-0 draw. The past 7 H2H matches have featured three draws and two wins for each team.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
17	Defensa Justicia	16	5	4	7	18	22	-4	18:22	19
27	Unión	16	3	5	8	11	17	-6	11:17	14

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts. Unión have had 50.9% possession and 5.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.3 corners.

Cristian Alberto Tarragona and Marcelo Estigarribia are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Mauricio Martinez has 2. Mateo Del Blanco is the leading assists maker on 4.

Defensa have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 4.4 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 1.1 goals. Mariano Soso's side average 57.0% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 9.3 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Abiel Osorio and Juan Miritello on 3, with Cesar Perez getting 2. Look no further than Alexis Soto for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Unión confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matias Tagliamonte (GK), Lautaro Vargas, Maizon Rodriguez, Valentin Fascendini, Mateo Del Blanco, Julian Palacios, Mauro Pitton, Mauricio Martinez, Nicolas Palavecino, Cristian Alberto Tarragona, Agustin Colazo.

Defensa y Justicia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Enrique Bologna (GK), Lucas Ferreira, Damian Fernandez, Rafael Delgado, Ezequiel Cannavo, Kevin Gutierrez, Aaron Molinas, Alexis Soto, Abiel Osorio, Juan Gutierrez, Lucas Gonzalez.

Unión vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction & Betting Tips

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, a corners pick, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Unión vs Defensa y Justicia betting preview covers it all.

Match Prediction

Our research suggests that we might not see both Primera División teams finding the net and that leads us to the Both Teams to Score market. Take the -154 when it comes to the BTTS No selection.

Injuries and suspensions are studied by the team at Sportsgambler.com. Our football predictions also come from studying the latest Primera División form, with the numbers playing a huge part before the tips are decided.

Key Unión vs Defensa y Justicia league stats:

• 13 of the last 20 Unión home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 3 of the last 5 Unión home matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 4 matches between these teams have resulted in BTTS No

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 60.6% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -154 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Unión 2 - 0 Defensa

Let’s take a chance on the +700 available that Unión secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Abiel Osorio Over 0.5 Shots On Target -119

Abiel Osorio (Defensa) is available at -119 to record at least one shot on goal. The Shots on Target market allows us to follow this selection and get an attractive price in the process.

Latest Abiel Osorio Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

--100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-130

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Cristian Tarragona to Score +270

Cristian Tarragona (Unión) has netted two goals in his past five Primera División matches. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +270 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Cristian Tarragona Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

--100

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-233

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Corners Prediction

Unión Under 5.5 Corners -133

Unión have failed to cover the 5.5 corners line in three straight games. On this basis, we can take a price of -133 that this Unión Team Corners bet falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Unión

Total

9.90 5.60 4.30

Home

8.70 6.20 2.50

Away

10.20 4.80 5.40

Defensa

Total

9.50 4.60 4.90

Home

8.70 3.90 4.80

Away

8.40 3.70 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+105

Under 9.5

-149

Unión Corners

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-133

Defensa Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-227

X

+650

2

+230

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Unión vs Defensa y Justicia Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The Unión betting odds are +110 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Primera División encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 48% chance of winning. Defensa y Justicia are the +280 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

If you want to side with Unión winning against Defensa, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land -128 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. Both Teams to Score No is chalked up at -164 for anyone predicting one side or more to fail to find the net.

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Full-Time Result

1

+110

X

+215

2

+280

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

-104

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-286

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-233

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-128

2 Hcp +0.25

+104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-208

Over 2.5

+160

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+116

No

-164

Marcelo Estigarribia is priced at +525 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +240 to find the net anytime.

Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión)

First

+240

Anytime

+525

Lucas Gamba (Unión)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

Cristian Tarragona (Unión)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Jerónimo Dómina (Unión)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Juan Miritello (Defensa)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Franco Fragapane (Unión)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Nicolas Palavecino (Unión)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Mauro Pittón (Unión)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ezequiel Cañete (Unión)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Kevin Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mauricio Martínez (Unión)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Augusto Solari (Unión)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Valentín Fascendini (Unión)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Mateo Del Blanco (Unión)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Rafael Profini (Unión)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Nahuel González (Defensa)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Damián Fernández (Defensa)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ezequiel Cannavo (Defensa)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lautaro Vargas (Unión)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Alexis Soto (Defensa)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Rafael Delgado (Defensa)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Lucas Agustín Ferreira Zagas (Defensa)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

+105

Lucas Gamba (Unión)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-118

Abiel Osorio (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-130

Juan Miritello (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-141

Jerónimo Dómina (Unión)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-130

Cristian Tarragona (Unión)

Over 1.5

+133

Under 1.5

-233

Franco Fragapane (Unión)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-270

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-333

Kevin Gutiérrez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-385

Nicolas Palavecino (Unión)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-417

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-435

Mauro Pittón (Unión)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Mauricio Martínez (Unión)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Ezequiel Cañete (Unión)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-476

Augusto Solari (Unión)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Lucas Nahuel González (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-526

Mateo Del Blanco (Unión)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Valentín Fascendini (Unión)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1111

Damián Fernández (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+410

Under 0.5

-1667

Ezequiel Cannavo (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+430

Under 0.5

-1111

Lautaro Vargas (Unión)

Over 0.5

+475

Under 0.5

-2500

Alexis Soto (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+510

Under 0.5

-1429

Rafael Delgado (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+575

Under 0.5

-10000

Unión vs Defensa y Justicia Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Unión vs Defensa, check the team news first. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Primera División lineups and the latest on injuries.

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