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

As Defensa y Justicia prepare to host Lanus on March 2, 2026, with kick-off at 01:30, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Defensa y Justicia, currently 5th in the standings with 11 points from 7 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Lanus, sitting 10th with 8 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Platense, Defensa y Justicia recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Fiermarin, Fernandez, Amor, Souto, Lucero, Molinas, Banega, Hausch, Gutierrez, Miritello, Botta. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Lanus's last outing came against Argentinos Juniors, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Defensa y Justicia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Defensa y Justicia and Lanus 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 1.4 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 38% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Lanus's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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