Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction, Lineups & Odds
Two or Less Goals Predicted in this Clash
Boca Juniors and Defensa y Justicia may not score many goals between them and that means we will wager on Under 2.5. This Total Goals pick could be the best plan of action and you can secure a price of 1.67.
2-2 Draw in in Pair’s Previous H2H
Boca Juniors won their last game 3-0. This was a road victory against Central Córdoba, making it five wins on the bounce. Fernando Gago's team boasted 58% possession and recorded four shots on target, while Milton Gimenez, Jose Florentin (own goal) and Miguel Merentiel scored one goal each.
Defensa y Justicia have won back-to-back games, including a recent 1-0 victory against Estudiantes de La Plata at home. El Halcón were 49% in the possession stakes and had six shots on goal, with Gaston Togni striking late with the winner.
Boca have not lost any of the past six games against Defensa, with the last clash being a 2-2 draw. The past 6 H2H meetings have featured three Boca wins and three draws.
Primera Division | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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1 | ![]() |
14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 22:8 | 32 |
15 | ![]() |
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 15:17 | 19 |
Boca have 6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.1 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. Los Xeneizes have averaged 55.5% possession and 3.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 0.5 goals from 3.1 shots on goal, 8.8 attempts and 5.0 corners.
Miguel Merentiel is the top goalscorer with 3, Milton Gimenez has 2, with Luis Advincula and two other players on 1. Milton Gimenez has recorded the most assists with 2.
Defensa y Justicia – Last 10 League GamesDefensa have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts. Pablo De Muner's men have averaged 56.2% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.6 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts.
The top scorers have been Gaston Togni with 4, Juan Miritello on 3 and Aaron Molinas 2. Alexis Soto and Benjamin Schamine have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Boca Juniors confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Agustin Marchesin (GK), Lucas Blondel, Lautaro Di Lollo, Marcos Rojo, Lautaro Blanco, Williams Alarcon, Milton Delgado, Kevin Zenon, Carlos Palacios, Edinson Cavani, Milton Gimenez.
Defensa y Justicia confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Enrique Bologna (GK), Ezequiel Cannavo, Lucas Ferreira, Emanuel Aguilera, Alexis Soto, Kevin Gutierrez, Cesar Perez, Matias Miranda, Aaron Molinas, Gaston Togni, Abiel Osorio.
Expert Primera Division Analysis
Team news plays a valuable role and we’re always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.
Key Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia league stats:
Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction
The stats imply that we’ll see a low-scoring Primera Division clash, with a total goal count of two or less expected based on the information to hand. Secure a price of 1.67 for Under 2.5 Goals.
In the quest to secure bigger odds, then a particular route could be selecting Under 2.5 Goals in a Total Goals & Both Teams to Score wager. A bigger potential return can be landed by including BTTS No.
Under 2.5 Probability
The betting sites are estimating that there is a 60% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
Our Pick
Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.67
Correct Score Prediction
Boca can be backed to win 2-0 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the 6.75 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.
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Corners Prediction
In their past six games, Boca have not covered the 5.5 corners line. On this evidence, we can take odds of 1.83 that this Boca Team Corners wager falls short of the line.
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Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia Odds
Boca Juniors are the 1.75 favourites and that means a 57% chance of winning this Primera Division match according to the betting odds at the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Defensa y Justicia are trading at 4.75.
The Total Goals market is popular and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. Both Teams to Score No is available at 1.75 for anyone expecting at least one side to draw a blank.
A Bet Builder allows you to combine different Primera Division betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.
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Full Time Result
1
1.75
X
3.60
2
4.75
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Half Time Result
1
2.50
X
2.05
2
5.00
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Double Chance
1X
1.18
12
1.29
X2
1.95
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Both Teams to Score
Yes
2.00
No
1.75
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Draw No Bet
1
1.30
2
3.40
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Asian Handicap
1 Hcp -0.75
2.05
2 Hcp +0.75
1.80
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Total Goals
Under 2.5
1.67
Over 2.5
2.15
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Total Corners
Under 9.5
1.83
Over 9.5
1.83
Best Betting Offers
Boca
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 08/03 Central Córdoba 0 Boca Juniors3
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 01/03 Boca Juniors 1 Rosario Central0
- Copa Libertadores Qualification: 26/02 Boca Juniors 6 Alianza Lima6
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 22/02 Boca Juniors 2 Aldosivi1
- Copa Libertadores Qualification: 19/02 Alianza Lima 1 Boca Juniors0
Defensa
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 09/03 Defensa Justicia 1 Estudiantes0
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 05/03 Platense 0 Defensa Justicia1
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 24/02 Belgrano 2 Defensa Justicia0
- Cup: 20/02 Defensa Justicia 3 Racing de Cordoba1
- Liga Profesional Apertura: 15/02 Defensa Justicia 1 Barracas Central1
Team Stats
Boca Juniors Stats
Defensa y Justicia Stats
Full time Result
- 6 wins, 1 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 0 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 home matches
Full time Results
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 away matches
Goals
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 3.50 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 2.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 55.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
Team News
Our Boca vs Defensa team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.
We’ve got details of the Primera Division squads so that you know every player on the roster.
Boca Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia Lineups
Boca Juniors Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Defensa y Justicia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Boca Juniors Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Defensa y Justicia Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Boca Juniors Substitutes
- 3Marcelo Saracchi
- 5R. Andres Battaglia
- 7Exequiel Zeballos
- 12Leandro Brey
- 16Miguel Merentiel
- 17Luis Advincula
- 19Agustin Martegani
- 24Juan Barinaga
- 30Tomas Belmonte
- 32Ayrton Costa
- 33Brian Aguirre
- 34Mateo Mendia
Defensa y Justicia Substitutes
- 1Facundo Masuero
- 9Juan Miritello
- 15Damian Perez
- 19David Barbona
- 20Lucas Gonzalez
- 24Maximiliano Gonzalez
- 26Francisco Gonzalez
- 30Kevin Balanta
- 34Rafael Delgado
- 35Benjamin Schamine
- 37Matias Ramirez
- 38Tobias Rubio
Previous Boca Juniors Lineups
Previous Defensa y Justicia Lineups
Argentine Primera Division Table
2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Boca Juniors | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 22:8 | 32 |
2 | Rosario Central | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 20:8 | 29 |
3 | Argentinos Jrs | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 19:8 | 29 |
4 | Independiente | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 23:9 | 28 |
5 | Huracán | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 19:9 | 27 |
6 | San Lorenzo | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 13:8 | 26 |
7 | River Plate | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 15:7 | 25 |
8 | Tigre | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 17:11 | 25 |
9 | Racing Club | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 23:15 | 22 |
10 | Ind. Rivadavia | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 15:14 | 21 |
11 | Estudiantes | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18:15 | 20 |
12 | Deportivo Riestra | 14 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 10:7 | 20 |
13 | Platense | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 11:9 | 20 |
14 | Barracas Central | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17:17 | 20 |
15 | Defensa Justicia | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 15:17 | 19 |
16 | Central Córdoba | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 19:17 | 18 |
17 | Lanús | 14 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 12:10 | 17 |
18 | Newell's OB | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10:14 | 16 |
19 | Belgrano | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 11:21 | 15 |
20 | Instituto | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 13:18 | 14 |
21 | Godoy Cruz | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 7:15 | 14 |
22 | Talleres | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 9:11 | 13 |
23 | Unión | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9:14 | 13 |
24 | Sarmiento | 14 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 9:17 | 13 |
25 | Gimnasia | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8:17 | 13 |
26 | Banfield | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10:16 | 11 |
27 | Vélez Sarsfield | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 5:18 | 11 |
28 | Atl. Tucumán | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 14:20 | 10 |
29 | San Martin | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 5:14 | 9 |
30 | Aldosivi | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 13:27 | 9 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Boca Juniors | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14:2 | 22 |
2 | Independiente | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 16:2 | 19 |
3 | Rosario Central | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 13:4 | 18 |
4 | Argentinos Jrs | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 12:4 | 17 |
5 | Huracán | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11:4 | 15 |
6 | Central Córdoba | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 11:6 | 14 |
7 | San Lorenzo | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9:6 | 14 |
8 | River Plate | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8:5 | 14 |
9 | Instituto | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:2 | 13 |
10 | Estudiantes | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10:5 | 13 |
11 | Tigre | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7:4 | 13 |
12 | Barracas Central | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11:9 | 13 |
13 | Racing Club | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13:5 | 12 |
14 | Unión | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:5 | 12 |
15 | Ind. Rivadavia | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9:8 | 12 |
16 | Lanús | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8:5 | 10 |
17 | Platense | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 5:4 | 10 |
18 | Deportivo Riestra | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2:1 | 9 |
19 | Belgrano | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
20 | Gimnasia | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6:7 | 9 |
21 | Defensa Justicia | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5:5 | 8 |
22 | Sarmiento | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 5:5 | 8 |
23 | Newell's OB | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4:4 | 8 |
24 | Banfield | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6:5 | 7 |
25 | San Martin | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4:8 | 7 |
26 | Atl. Tucumán | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10:10 | 6 |
27 | Godoy Cruz | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2:5 | 6 |
28 | Talleres | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6:8 | 5 |
29 | Aldosivi | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7:17 | 5 |
30 | Vélez Sarsfield | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1:7 | 4 |
Argentine Primera Division Predictions
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