Defensa y Justicia vs America MG Prediction: Can Defensa Improve Gameplay in International Circuit?

In the upcoming fixture of the Copa Sudamericana Matchday 2, Defensa y Justicia will take on America-MG at the Norberto Tomaghello Stadium in Argentina. Going into the matchup, America-MG leads the Sudamericana Group F standings with 3 points, whereas Defensa y Justicia stands at the bottom of the points table. The upcoming fixture will mark the first-ever meeting between the two on the football field. Continue reading to find out more about the contest between the two.

Defensa y Justicia - Coming off Back-to-Back Wins in the Primera Division (WWLLD)

Going into the matchup, Defensa y Justicia has won two back-to-back matches in the Argentine Primera Division. In the last match against Instituto, Nicolas Fernandez scored the only goal in the 57th minute of play. Tomas Cardona provided the assist, while Gaston Togni, Juan Miritello, and Santiago Ramos chipped in accordingly. Apart from the Primera Division fixtures, Defensa y Justicia is struggling on the international stage. In the opening fixture of Copa Sudamericana, Defensa lost in a clean sheet to Millonarios (3-0) and will be hoping to make a reasonable comeback against America-MG tomorrow. In the last five matches played, Defensa has won and lost two, and drawn one fixture. Talking about scoring, the home side has scored 5 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.00 goal per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for Defensa y Justicia

Ezequiel Unsain; Agustín Sant'Anna, Julián Malatini, Tomás Cardona, Alexis Soto; Kevin Gutiérrez, Julián Alejo López, Gabriel Alanís, David Barbona, Santiago Solari; Nicolas Fernandez.

America-MG - Lost to Fluminense in the Opener of Brazil Serie A (LWLWL)

Going into the contest, America-MG is coming off a defeat against Fluminense (0-3), in which Iago Maidana, Eder, and Nino Paraiba were issued yellow cards. Taking learnings forward, America-MG will look to improve their striking, as in the previous match, America-MG’s 6 shots were blocked. America-MG won its opening match in the Sudamericana against Penarol (4-1), in which Eder, Gonzalo Mastriani, and Wellington Paulista scored goals. If America-MG continues with the same attacking approach, Defensa might struggle in scoring. In the last five matches played, America-MG has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game.

Expected Opening Lineup for America-MG

Matheus Cavichioli; Arthur, Eder, Iago Maidana, Marlon; Juninho, Ale; Matheusinho, Martin Benitez, Everaldo; Gonzalo Mastriani.

Expert Betting Tips

The upcoming contest is likely to test America-MG’s consistency level in the tournament. Defensa y Justicia has delivered in the Primera stage and is likely to continue with the same against America-MG at home. Projection for scoring will be tough, as the two sides have shown inconsistencies throughout. Therefore, the match total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, and both sides to score. Subsequently, the final scoreline is expected to be 1-1 or 1-2 if  America MG manages to bag to or more goals. 

• Double Chance - Draw or America MG for 1.53
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.66
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.88