Dep. Riestra vs Defensa y Justicia: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Deportivo Riestra prepare to host Defensa y Justicia on January 29, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 under referee Mastrangelo, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Deportivo Riestra, currently 14th in the standings with 2 points from 5 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 1 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Defensa y Justicia, sitting 3rd with 10 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 7 points from 3 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.

Recent meetings between Deportivo Riestra and Defensa y Justicia have favored Defensa y Justicia, with Defensa y Justicia claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Newells Old Boys, Deportivo Riestra recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Arce, Ramirez, Gallo, Paz, Mino, Sansotre, Alonso, Monje, Goitia, Herrera, Benegas. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Defensa y Justicia's last outing came against Belgrano Cordoba, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system.

Looking ahead, Deportivo Riestra are expected to maintain their 5-4-1 structure, while Defensa y Justicia are likely to counter with a 3-4-2-1 setup. This contrast often creates a dynamic where sustained pressure meets disciplined defensive structure.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Deportivo Riestra's fixtures have averaged 1.3 goals per game, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Defensa y Justicia's games average 1.6 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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