On 15 September 2025, Defensa y Justicia will face Platense in the 8th round of the Argentine Championship Clausura. The match will kick off at 01:00 Central European Time. Let’s examine both teams’ scoring abilities in this crucial match.
Defensa y Justicia
Defensa y Justicia has had a strong start to the season and comes into this match in great shape. They are unbeaten in their last four games, with only one loss in their last seven—a close 1-2 defeat to Central Cordoba. Their most recent home match saw them win 2-1 against Belgrano, solidifying their position near the top of the table. They are currently fifth in Group A with 12 points, just two points behind the leader.
Defensa’s home performance stands out, as they’ve taken 10 out of a possible 12 points from four home matches, giving them the best home record in the group. In their recent match history against Platense, Defensa has the advantage: in the last six games, they won three, drew two, and lost just once, which was in their most recent encounter.
Platense
Platense, the reigning Apertura champions, have had a difficult start to the Clausura. They have achieved only one win in six matches, which was at home against San Lorenzo (2-1). The rest of their matches include two losses and three draws, leaving them in 11th place in Group B with six points. Their away form has not been strong, earning just one point from two road matches, with one ended in defeat.
Historically, matches between Platense and Defensa y Justicia have been competitive. In their last five meetings, both teams have two wins, and one match ended in a goalless draw. Notably, three of these matches were low-scoring, with fewer than 2.5 total goals, and in four out of five games, only one team scored.
Probable lineups
- Defensa y Justicia: Bologna, Ferreira, Fernandez, Delgado, Gaich, Gutierrez, Perez, Soto, Molinas, Osorio, Miritello.
- Platense: Debasato, Lozano, Salomon, Vasquez, Saborido, Baldassarra, Portillo, Zapiola, Martinez, Mainero, Lotti.
Key facts and head-to-head stats
- Defensa y Justicia are unbeaten in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Defensa y Justicia have won 3 of their last 4 home games.
- 5 of Defensa y Justicia’s last 6 matches have featured over 1.5 total goals.
- Platense are unbeaten in 9 of their last 11 matches.
- 5 of Platense’s last 7 matches have seen over 1.5 total goals.
- Defensa y Justicia are unbeaten in 6 of their last 8 meetings with Platense.
Defensa y Justicia vs Platense match prediction
Defensa y Justicia enters this match in strong form and with home advantage, making them favorites to win. The hosts have consistently performed well at home, while Platense has had a tough time this season with only one win. In this context, expect a closely contested game with few goals. My prediction is that both teams will NOT score, with odds of 1.58.