Unión vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Oct 2026

Unión vs Defensa y Justicia Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -123

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The betting sites might have been too generous with their odds of -123 when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. We can’t see any reason why Unión and Defensa y Justicia won’t find the net.

Scroll down to view our Unión vs Defensa y Justicia betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Unión vs Defensa y Justicia Preview

Unión meet Defensa y Justicia, with kick-off set for 20:45 on Friday 9 October.

Unión have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 3-0 scoreline occurred on the road against Boca Juniors. Leonardo Madelon's side ended up with just 31% possession and one shot on target.

Defensa y Justicia claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-0 win occurred against San Lorenzo. El Halcón enjoyed 51% possession and had four shots on goal, with Jeremias Lucco, Hector Martinez and David Barbona all on target.

H2H: Defensa Won Last Head-to-Head Encounter

Defensa won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 2-0 home triumph when facing Unión. In the previous 9 H2H meetings, there have been three wins apiece and three draws.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Defensa Justicia	11	6	3	2	16	11	5	16:11	21
20	Unión	11	4	1	6	17	19	-2	17:19	13

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Unión have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. The Santa Fe club have averaged 46.8% possession and 3.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 13.7 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Top scorer is Cristian Alberto Tarragona on 5 goals, while Lucas Menossi has racked up 3 and Eric Ramirez 2. Joaquin Mosqueira, Bruno Pitton and Juan Pintado are the leading assists makers with 1.

Defensa have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 14.7 attempts, 5.4 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Julio Vaccari's team average 51.8% possession, 4.1 corners in their favour and 6.2 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts.

David Barbona and Leandro Fernandez have 3 and they’re top of the team’s scoring charts, with Jeremias Lucco on 2. David Barbona, Cesar Perez and Juan Gutierrez have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Unión predicted lineup (4-4-2): Matías Mansilla (GK), Juan Pintado, Matias Rocha, Juan Pablo Ludueña, Lucas Ayala, Julian Palacios, Ignacio Malcorra, Lucas Menossi, Brahian Cuello, Mauro Luna Diale, Cristian Tarragona.

Defensa y Justicia predicted lineup (4-3-3): Matías Borgogno (GK), Valentín Loza, Damian Fernandez, David Martinez, Demián Domínguez, Santiago Sosa, David Barbona, Maximiliano Porcel, Jeremías Lucco, Leandro Fernandez, Juan Gutiérrez.

Main Match Prediction

Unión and Defensa y Justicia both look capable of finding the net and we’re really taken by the -123 available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection. This means a nice potential return for this Primera División encounter.

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

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 straight Unión games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Unión games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Unión games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Defensa games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Defensa games.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Primera División data.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 55.2% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

A BTTS Yes selection can be paired with Over 2.5 Goals in order to land a slightly bigger price. A Total Goals & Both Teams to Score wager means you are cheering on two picks.

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Correct Score Prediction

Unión 1 - 1 Defensa

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +450 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ignacio Malcorra Over 0.5 Shots On Target -105

Ignacio Malcorra (Unión) is available to have a minimum of one shot on goal at -105. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.

Latest Ignacio Malcorra Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+440

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

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David Barbona to Score +480

David Barbona (Defensa) has managed two goals in his past five Primera División matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +480.

Latest David Barbona Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+480

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Defensa Under 3.5 Corners -149

In their past two games, Defensa have not covered the 3.5 corners line, with Unión conceding 2.90 corners on average in their previous 10 home matches. We think that Defensa will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -149.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Unión

Total

8.30 3.50 4.80

Home

8.70 5.80 2.90

Away

9.10 3.90 5.20

Defensa

Total

10.30 4.10 6.20

Home

9.20 4.80 4.40

Away

9.90 4.10 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-118

Under 8.5

-123

Unión Corners

Over 4.5

-141

Under 4.5

-102

Defensa Corners

Over 3.5

-102

Under 3.5

-141

Most Corners

1

-189

X

+650

2

+185

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Unión 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.

Unión are the +107 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 48% chance of winning this Primera División encounter according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +250 about Defensa y Justicia.

There are different ways to bet on Unión winning and that includes the -133 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Defensa, you get half stakes refunded.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. If you’re looking to wager on Both Teams to Score, there’s not a lot of difference between Yes and No.

When it comes to every Primera División game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+235

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+112

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-333

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-133

2 Hcp +0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

+105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-111

There is +160 available that Cristian Tarragona finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +400.

Cristian Tarragona (Unión)

First

+400

Anytime

+160

Eric Iván Ramírez (Unión)

First

+650

Anytime

+260

Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión)

First

+700

Anytime

+280

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

+850

Anytime

+350

Ignacio Malcorra (Unión)

First

+1100

Anytime

+440

David Barbona (Defensa)

First

+1100

Anytime

+480

Franco Fragapane (Unión)

First

+1400

Anytime

+575

Augusto Solari (Unión)

First

+2200

Anytime

+900

Lucas Menossi (Unión)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Lautaro Vargas (Unión)

First

+2200

Anytime

+950

Tobias Rubio (Unión)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Juan Pablo Ludueña (Unión)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Marcelo Estigarribia (Unión)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Eric Iván Ramírez (Unión)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

-

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Cristian Tarragona (Unión)

Over 1.5

-114

Under 1.5

-

Ignacio Malcorra (Unión)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-

David Barbona (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-

Franco Fragapane (Unión)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Menossi (Unión)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-

Augusto Solari (Unión)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-

Lautaro Vargas (Unión)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Juan Pablo Ludueña (Unión)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-

Tobias Rubio (Unión)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Unión vs Defensa y Justicia Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the Unión vs Defensa team news before betting. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Primera División lineups and the latest on injuries.

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