Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Aug 2026

Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Vélez To Win @ -123

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There’s a strong chance that we’ll see Vélez Sarsfield record a victory and they are priced at -123 to beat Defensa y Justicia. We think that the Full-Time Result market offers bettors plenty of value.

Our Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia Preview

Vélez Sarsfield meet Defensa y Justicia, with kick-off set for 18:15 on Monday 17 August.

Vélez Sarsfield drew on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw against Boca Juniors. El Fortín had 41% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Diego Valdes being the goalscorer.

Defensa y Justicia have lost four away games on the bounce. Recently, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Newell's Old Boys. Julio Vaccari's side managed six shots on goal and enjoyed 58% possession, while Fernando Roman and Tomas Perez found the net.

1-1 Draw When Teams Last Clashed

Vélez have not lost to Defensa in the past five games, with their last clash ending in a 1-1 draw. The previous 6 H2H games have ended in four draws along with a victory for Vélez and Defensa.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Vélez Sarsfield	4	3	1	0	6	2	4	6:2	10
11	Defensa Justicia	4	2	1	1	5	6	-1	5:6	7

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Vélez have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Guillermo Barros Schelotto's team have averaged 54.0% possession and 4.3 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 13.7 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Top goalscorer Florian Monzon has found the net 4 times, with Diego Valdes and Manuel Lanzini scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Diego Valdes with 3.

Defensa have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.0 goals from 11.6 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. El Halcón average 56.3% possession, 5.1 corners in their favour and 3.6 corners against, while conceding 1.9 goals from 10.8 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Juan Gutierrez, David Barbona and Ayrton Portillo score 2 goals each. Cesar Perez, Valentin Loza and Juan Gutierrez have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Vélez Sarsfield predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Tomás Marchiori (GK), Joaquín García, Emanuel Mammana, Thiago Silvero, Elias Gomez, Rodrigo Aliendro, Claudio Baeza, Matías Pellegrini, Lucas Robertone, Manuel Lanzini, Dilan Godoy.

Defensa y Justicia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Matías Borgogno (GK), Ayrton Portillo, Damian Fernandez, David Martinez, Fernando Román, Santiago Sosa, César Pérez, Domingo Blanco, David Barbona, Juan Gutiérrez, Leandro Fernandez.

Main Match Prediction

There are several reasons to back Vélez Sarsfield, especially considering that you can get value odds of -123. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this Primera División encounter.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

• Vélez have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Vélez have won 2 consecutive games at home.
• Defensa have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• Defensa have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Defensa have lost 8 of their last 15 games on the road.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Primera División action.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 55.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

It’s worth considering all the options. If you’re looking for tastier odds about Vélez to win and a certain number of goals to be scored, then the Match Result & Total market could be a good way forward.

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Correct Score Prediction

Vélez 2 - 0 Defensa

We’re betting on Vélez to secure a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +525 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Matias Pellegrini Over 0.5 Shots On Target -154

Matias Pellegrini (Vélez) can be wagered at -154 to finish with one or more shots on goal. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing when it comes to backing him on the Shots Target market.

Latest Matias Pellegrini Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

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Claudio Baeza To Score +1000

Claudio Baeza (Vélez) can be wagered at +1000 to score. Using all information, we’ll head to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds.

Latest Claudio Baeza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+1000

First

+2200

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Defensa Over 3.5 Corners +108

In their past four away games, Defensa have covered the 3.5 corners line, while the previous four Vélez matches have involved them conceding over 3.5 corners. We’re going to take the Overs for Defensa Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of +108.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vélez

Total

8.60 4.30 4.30

Home

9.00 4.90 4.10

Away

8.20 3.20 5.00

Defensa

Total

8.70 5.10 3.60

Home

8.00 4.80 3.20

Away

9.10 3.60 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

-102

Vélez Corners

Over 5.5

-109

Under 5.5

-133

Defensa Corners

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-161

Most Corners

1

-250

X

+650

2

+240

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Vélez Sarsfield 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.

With a roughly 55% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -123 betting odds for Vélez Sarsfield winning this Primera División clash. The market suggests that Defensa y Justicia are least likely to win at +375.

There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Vélez -0.5 at -128 or alternatively Defensa +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -102.

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. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -161 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

No matter what Primera División game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-123

X

+230

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

-100

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-313

X2

-104

Draw No Bet

1

-345

2

+220

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-128

2 Hcp +0.5

-102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-189

Over 2.5

+145

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+116

No

-161

Matias Pellegrini is available at +270 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +600 to find the net first.

Matias Pellegrini (Vélez)

First

+600

Anytime

+270

Manuel Lanzini (Vélez)

First

+700

Anytime

+320

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

First

+950

Anytime

+450

Diego Valdés (Vélez)

First

+1150

Anytime

+500

Domingo Blanco (Defensa)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

David Barbona (Defensa)

First

+1500

Anytime

+700

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

First

+1700

Anytime

+700

Nicolas Palavecino (Defensa)

First

+1800

Anytime

+850

Facundo Altamira (Defensa)

First

+2000

Anytime

+900

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

First

+1900

Anytime

+900

Santiago Toloza (Defensa)

First

+2000

Anytime

+1000

Claudio Baeza (Vélez)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Jano Gordon (Vélez)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1000

Joaquin Garcia (Vélez)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Lisandro Magallán (Vélez)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Elias Gomez (Vélez)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Rodrigo Aliendro (Vélez)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Emanuel Mammana (Vélez)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1050

Jeremias Lucco (Defensa)

First

+2200

Anytime

+1100

Matias Pellegrini (Vélez)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-

Manuel Lanzini (Vélez)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-

Juan Gutiérrez (Defensa)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

David Barbona (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-

Diego Valdés (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-

Aaron Molinas (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-

Agustín Hausch (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-

Domingo Blanco (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-

Facundo Altamira (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-

Nicolas Palavecino (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-

Jeremias Lucco (Defensa)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-

Rodrigo Aliendro (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-

Jano Gordon (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Elias Gomez (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Emanuel Mammana (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-

Claudio Baeza (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Joaquin Garcia (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+360

Under 0.5

-

Lisandro Magallán (Vélez)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-

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Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia Lineups & Team News

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