Defensa y Justicia vs Newell’s Old Boys: Prediction for the Match on August 17, 2025

Defensa y Justicia vs Newell’s Old Boys: Prediction for the Match on August 17 2025

The Argentine club Defensa y Justicia come to the home court in Florencio Varela with some momentum by hosting Newell Old Boys in Round 5 of the Torneo Betano 2025 Clausura. The hosts seek to continue their good home run, whereas the visitors want to stop their poor run and move up in the table. There have been close games at this venue in the past and both teams are fighting in the middle of the table, so this game could prove critical to their second half season.

Defensa y Justicia: Form and Statistics

Defensa y Justicia played a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Deportivo Riestra in a game they won by the slimmest of margins but which was vital to their cause as their second win in the past three games. They have performed especially well at home where they have won against both Aldosivi and Riestra without conceding a goal. In their previous five matches, Defensa have won thrice, drawn once and lost once. They take 12.44 shots a game and have a shot conversion percentage of 8%, and average 61 percent possession, one of the highest in the league. They are home xG of 1.56 and 44 percent clean sheet percentage in Florencio Varela.

Defensa y Justicia: Lineup

Mariano Soso will presumably stick to his 5-4-1 system. Barbona and Molinas are expected to contribute to Miritello in broad zones and Gutierrez and Perez would seek to dominate the rhythm at the midfield.

� Defensa y Justicia starting lineup (5-4-1)

Bologna – Cannavo, Fernandez, Ferreira, Delgado, Soto – Barbona, Gutierrez, Perez, Molinas – Miritello

⛔️ Out: Gonzalez, Schamine, Sosa ( injured), Osorio (red card)

� Head coach: Mariano Soso

Newell’s Old Boys: Form and Statistics

Newell Old Boys finished level (1-1) with Central Cordoba in their last league game but more recently defeated Atletico Tucuman 3-2 in Copa Argentina. Those are signs of encouragement although their form in the league is patchy as they have won only one of their past five games. They have managed to score in four of those matches but they have only recorded one clean sheet. Newell's still major struggles on the road, with 1 win in past 5 away and an xG of 1.20. Their shots per game are 9.7 with an 8 percent conversion rate and they are letting in goals in 80 percent of the away matches.

Newell’s Old Boys: Lineup

Cristian Fabbiani should once again keep the 5-4-1 and Gonzalez should be up-front while Banega and Sotelo should orchestrate the midfield. Lollo, Noguera and Cuesta led defensive unit will be put under pressure to counter the fluid attack of Defensa.

� Newell’s Old Boys starting lineup (5-4-1)

Espinola – Montero, Lollo, Noguera, Cuesta, Mosquera – Maroni, Banega, Sotelo, Herrera – Gonzalez

⛔️ Out: Chiaverano, Salcedo, Silvetti, Martino ( injured), Regiardo (red card)

� Head coach: Cristian Fabbiani

Defensa y Justicia vs Newell’s Old Boys Head-to-Head Statistics

Defensa y Justicia have won three of their past five meetings with Newell which have been lost by the latter.Interestingly, all the victories were done without the scores between both teams. Their last confrontation was in May where Newell emerged 2-0 winners in Copa Argentina. Overall, Defensa take the lead in the head-to-head with 8 victories over Newell and 6 over the latter in 15 confrontations.

Defensa y Justicia vs Newell’s Old Boys Betting Trends

• Defensa y Justicia to win - They have a very strong home record and better xG pointing to value. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.76;
• Both Teams to Score - No - This was the case in 4 of the past 5 between the head-to-heads. This option is offered on the 1xbet bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;
• Under 2.5 Goals Both teams are not very effective in terms of their attacks and prefer close games. This option is offered on the Bet365 bookmaker website for odds of 1.60;

Defensa y Justicia vs Newell’s Old Boys Match Prediction 17 August 2025

Defensa y Justicia present a more structured and superior team especially at the home where their hold on possession and pressing have seen them reap its fruits. The attack-minded abilities of Newell may become dangerous yet are not consistent enough and in many cases fail in away games. Defensa will start cautious and is likely to be the better team and could go on to win it by a single goal.

Our match prediction: Defensa y Justicia to win for a coefficient of 1.76 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score - No for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xbet bookmaker.