Defensa y Justicia vs Belgrano: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Defensa y Justicia prepare to host Belgrano Cordoba on February 19, 2026, with kick-off at 21:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Defensa y Justicia, currently 3rd in the standings with 9 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 2 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Belgrano Cordoba, sitting 3rd with 11 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Defensa y Justicia and Belgrano Cordoba have been competitive, with Defensa y Justicia claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Velez Sarsfield, Defensa y Justicia recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Fiermarin, Lucero, Fernandez, Amor, Souto, Portillo, Sosa, Gutierrez, Molinas, Botta, Miritello. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Belgrano Cordoba's last outing came against Independiente Rivadavia, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 5-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Cardozo, Sporle, Lopez, Maldonado, Morales, Benitez, Rigoni, Zelarayan, Sanchez, Vazquez, Fernandez. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Looking ahead, Defensa y Justicia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Defensa y Justicia and Belgrano Cordoba are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Defensa y Justicia's fixtures have averaged 1.5 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Belgrano Cordoba's games average 1.4 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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