Stadium Norberto Tito Tomaghello
09.03.2025, 22:00
Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes is the clash for the ninth round of the Torneo Betano 2025. The two sides prepare for a high tempo clash having differing results from the last round.
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In the last round, Defensa y Justicia snatched a 1-0 away win over Platense. Possession was balanced between the two teams with Defensa y Justicia showing an efficiency in attack too, while holding 43% of the ball. Despite a tense battle, the team held on to their lead following the 11th minute where Miranda scored the deciding goal. It was an xG of 0.91 for them, which is down to the effectiveness they displayed in how they created three big chances and were also very solid on defense, only conceding five shots on target. The key factor for that upcoming clash will be their ability to defend deep, as well as play on the break.
Estudiantes (WWWDW)
River Plate were stunned by a dominant 2-0 win away in the hands of Estudiantes. They had only 30% possession but were lethal on the counter, yielding an xG of 2.12. Castro scored early in the match as Estudiantes showed defensive solidity by limiting River Plate to just three shots on target, while even in the possession they had the upper hand. All this happened before Ascacibar’s goal in stoppage time sealed the victory and their capacity of not being put to bed until last whistle. Clinically finished off by the strong defensive performance, they are a tough team to face.
Expert Betting Tips
Both teams enter on the back of fine wins and will want to keep it going. However, Estudiantes will be keen to use their counter attack to exploit Defensa y Justicia, but the hosts will be able to exploit counter attacks for themselves. Both Defensa y Justicia and Estudiantes know they will have to fight on the pitch, controlling possession versus Estudiantes' ambition to strike on the counter. A low scoring one is on the cards, considering both teams’ rates of defensive discipline.
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