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

As Platense prepare to host Defensa y Justicia on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 21:00, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Platense, currently 7th in the standings with 8 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 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 Platense and Defensa y Justicia have been competitive, with Defensa y Justicia claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-1). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Boca Juniors, Platense recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Borgogno, Silva, Raggio, Vazquez, Saborido, Amarfil, Bussio, Gauto, Zapiola, Mainero, Heredia. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

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

Looking ahead, Platense are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Platense 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: Platense's fixtures have averaged 1.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 3 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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