Newells Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Newells Old Boys prepare to host Defensa y Justicia on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 02:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Newells Old Boys, currently 15th in the standings with 1 points from 3 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 1 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 2 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 7th with 5 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 mixed, with 1 win and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Newells Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia have been competitive, ending in a 1-1 draw. The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Boca Juniors, Newells Old Boys recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Arias, Luciano, Goitea, Salcedo, Mendez, Nunez, Herrera, Gomez Mattar, Herrera, Coccaro, Guch. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Defensa y Justicia's last outing came against Estudiantes de La Plata, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Fiermarin, Lucero, Martinez, Amor, Souto, Gutierrez, Molinas, Sosa, Portillo, Botta, Osorio. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Newells Old Boys are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Newells Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia 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: Newells Old Boys's fixtures have averaged 2.3 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Defensa y Justicia's games average 0.5 goals, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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