Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes L.P.: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Defensa y Justicia prepare to host Estudiantes de La Plata on February 2, 2026, with kick-off at 23:45 under referee Penel, 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 10 points from 6 games, are close to the leaders with only 3 points separating them. They've earned 3 points from 3 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 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Estudiantes de La Plata, sitting 1st with 12 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 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 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Defensa y Justicia and Estudiantes de La Plata have been competitive, ending in a 0-0 draw. Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Belgrano Cordoba, Defensa y Justicia recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Estudiantes de La Plata's last outing came against Sarmiento, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system.

Looking ahead, Defensa y Justicia are expected to maintain their 4-4-1-1 structure, while Estudiantes de La Plata are likely to counter with a 4-2-3-1 setup. 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 1.6 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Estudiantes de La Plata's games average 1.6 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 29% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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