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

As Defensa y Justicia prepare to host Velez Sarsfield on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 02:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Defensa y Justicia, currently 4th in the standings with 8 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 1 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 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 4 goals scored.

Velez Sarsfield, sitting 1st with 10 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

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

Velez Sarsfield's last outing came against Boca Juniors, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system. Their starting XI featured Montero, Gomez, Magallan, Mammana, Garcia, Valdes, Baeza, Lanzini, Andrada, Monzon, Pellegrini. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.

Looking ahead, Defensa y Justicia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Defensa y Justicia and Velez Sarsfield 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 20% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Velez Sarsfield's games average 2.3 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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