Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 27 Sep 2025
Primera División Betting Preview: Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors
Defensa y Justicia host Boca Juniors in this Argentine Primera División fixture, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Sunday 28 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
Defensa Good Value to Cause Boca Problems
We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Defensa y Justicia +0.25 at 1.90 against Boca Juniors. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.
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4-0 Win for Boca in Last Head-to-Head
Defensa y Justicia have suffered defeat in back-to-back Primera División games. Most recently, a 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home against Estudiantes de La Plata. Mariano Soso's team had 41% possession and totalled three shots on target.
Boca Juniors played Central Córdoba at home in their previous game. It was a 2-2 draw. Los Xeneizes had the lion’s share of the ball recording 62% possession and nine shots on goal, with Rodrigo Andres Battaglia and Miguel Merentiel finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Boca have not lost to Defensa in the past seven meetings. In the last encounter, Boca bagged a 4-0 win as the home side. The past 7 H2H meetings have featured four Boca wins and three draws.
Primera División | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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3 | ![]() |
16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 24:11 | 33 |
17 | ![]() |
16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 22 | -4 | 18:22 | 19 |
3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.3 attempts. Defensa have had 61.9% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.1 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.6 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.
Top scorer is Juan Miritello on 4 goals, while Cesar Perez has racked up 3 and Rafael Delgado 2. Juan Miritello is the top assists maker on 2.
Boca Juniors – Last 10 League GamesBoca have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Miguel Russo's team have averaged 55.3% possession, 6.2 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.7 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts.
Rodrigo Andres Battaglia is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Miguel Merentiel and Lautaro Di Lollo both have 2. Leandro Paredes has had 3 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Defensa y Justicia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Enrique Bologna (GK), Lucas Ferreira, Damian Fernandez, Rafael Delgado, Alexis Soto, Ezequiel Cannavo, Lucas Gonzalez, Kevin Gutierrez, Juan Gutierrez, Abiel Osorio, Juan Miritello.
Boca Juniors confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Agustin Marchesin (GK), Juan Barinaga, Lautaro Di Lollo, Ayrton Costa, Lautaro Blanco, Brian Aguirre, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo Andres Battaglia, Alan Velasco, Milton Gimenez, Miguel Merentiel.
Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors Prediction & Betting Tips
Discover our expert Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.
Match Prediction
Defensa y Justicia +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this Primera División game and it’s therefore a confident selection at 1.90.
The latest Primera División injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.
Key Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors league stats:
Defensa +0.25 Probability
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction


A 2-1 win in favor of Defensa can be backed at odds of 11.50. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Abiel Osorio (Defensa) can be backed to have at least one shot on goal at 1.78. Shots on Target bettors should definitely consider him at the available odds and we’ll have a play.
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Juan Miritello (Defensa) has scored three goals in his past five Primera División games. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous 4.20 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
Defensa have had over 3.5 corners in four straight home matches, while the last 5 Boca away games have seen them concede an average of 5.20 corners. The Defensa Team Corners line looks attractive and we’re going to take the 1.67 that it’s covered.


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Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Latest Match Odds Suggest Boca Victory
Some will want to go ahead and back Boca Juniors at 2.12 to win this Primera División encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 47% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. The 3.85 means that Defensa y Justicia are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
For those wanting to reduce their risk, Boca are 1.46 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Defensa being priced up at 2.55 with the same money back guarantee.
For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. The Both Teams to Score No option is 1.75 if you think at least one side will fail to score.
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Miguel Merentiel Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer
There is 2.45 available that Miguel Merentiel finds the net at any stage. He is available at 4.40 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 23/09 Estudiantes 1 Defensa Justicia0
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 15/09 Defensa Justicia 1 Platense2
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 31/08 Defensa Justicia 2 Belgrano1
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 22/08 Barracas Central 1 Defensa Justicia1
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 17/08 Defensa Justicia 1 Newell's OB1
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 22/09 Boca Juniors 2 Central Córdoba2
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 14/09 Rosario Central 1 Boca Juniors1
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 31/08 Aldosivi 0 Boca Juniors2
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 24/08 Boca Juniors 2 Banfield0
- Liga Profesional Clausura: 18/08 Ind. Rivadavia 0 Boca Juniors3
- Primera División: 16/03 2025 Boca 4 Defensa 0
- Primera División: 22/07 2024 Defensa 2 Boca 2
- Primera División: 07/03 2023 Boca 0 Defensa 0
- Primera División: 22/08 2022 Defensa 0 Boca 1
- Primera División: 15/09 2021 Boca 0 Defensa 0
- Primera División: 07/10 2019 Defensa 0 Boca 1
- Primera División: 25/02 2019 Defensa 0 Boca 1


- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 61.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
Defensa y Justicia vs Boca Juniors Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Defensa vs Boca team news beforehand. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Primera División lineups as well as the most recent injury news.
Defensa y Justicia Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Boca Juniors Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Defensa y Justicia Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Boca Juniors Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Defensa y Justicia Substitutes
- 1Facundo Masuero
- 2Esteban Lucero
- 11Lenny Lobato
- 13Lucas Souto
- 15Nicolas Stefanelli
- 19David Barbona
- 21Matias Miranda
- 22Santiago Sosa
- 23Mateo Aguiar
- 28Emanuel Aguilera
- 35Benjamin Schamine
- 38Tobias Rubio
Boca Juniors Substitutes
- 4Jorge Figal
- 11Lucas Janson
- 12Leandro Brey
- 15Williams Alarcon
- 17Luis Advincula
- 18Frank Fabra
- 19Agustin Martegani
- 21Ander Herrera
- 22Kevin Zenon
- 26Marco Pellegrino
- 27Malcom Braida
- 30Tomas Belmonte
Previous Defensa y Justicia Lineups
Previous Boca Juniors Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Rosario Central | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 22:8 | 35 |
2 | Argentinos Jrs | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 24:9 | 33 |
3 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 24:11 | 33 |
4 | River Plate | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 21:9 | 31 |
5 | Independiente | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 23:12 | 29 |
6 | Racing Club | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 26:16 | 28 |
7 | Huracán | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 19:12 | 27 |
8 | Tigre | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 18:12 | 27 |
9 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 14:10 | 27 |
10 | Ind. Rivadavia | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 20:17 | 27 |
11 | Barracas Central | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 20:18 | 26 |
12 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 13:7 | 24 |
13 | Platense | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13:11 | 23 |
14 | Estudiantes | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 18:19 | 21 |
15 | Lanús | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 13:11 | 20 |
16 | Newell's OB | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12:15 | 19 |
17 | Defensa Justicia | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 18:22 | 19 |
18 | Central Córdoba | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 21:22 | 18 |
19 | Instituto | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 16:20 | 18 |
20 | Belgrano | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 13:23 | 17 |
21 | Godoy Cruz | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 8:18 | 17 |
22 | Atl. Tucumán | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 17:21 | 16 |
23 | Gimnasia | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9:18 | 16 |
24 | Sarmiento | 16 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 11:19 | 15 |
25 | Aldosivi | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 18:28 | 15 |
26 | Banfield | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 14:19 | 14 |
27 | Unión | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 11:17 | 14 |
28 | Vélez Sarsfield | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 7:22 | 14 |
29 | Talleres | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 11:15 | 13 |
30 | San Martin | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 5:18 | 9 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Boca Juniors | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14:2 | 22 |
2 | Rosario Central | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14:4 | 21 |
3 | Independiente | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 16:2 | 20 |
4 | Argentinos Jrs | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 16:4 | 20 |
5 | River Plate | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 14:7 | 20 |
6 | Barracas Central | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13:10 | 16 |
7 | Racing Club | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14:5 | 15 |
8 | Huracán | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11:5 | 15 |
9 | Ind. Rivadavia | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 15 |
10 | Instituto | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 11:3 | 14 |
11 | Estudiantes | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:5 | 14 |
12 | Central Córdoba | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 12:8 | 14 |
13 | Tigre | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8:5 | 14 |
14 | San Lorenzo | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9:7 | 14 |
15 | Lanús | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9:5 | 13 |
16 | Unión | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8:6 | 13 |
17 | Platense | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7:5 | 13 |
18 | Deportivo Riestra | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5:1 | 12 |
19 | Atl. Tucumán | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13:10 | 12 |
20 | Gimnasia | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:7 | 12 |
21 | Newell's OB | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6:4 | 11 |
22 | Banfield | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:6 | 10 |
23 | Belgrano | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:10 | 10 |
24 | Sarmiento | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6:6 | 9 |
25 | Godoy Cruz | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 3:5 | 9 |
26 | Defensa Justicia | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:7 | 8 |
27 | Aldosivi | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9:18 | 8 |
28 | Vélez Sarsfield | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2:7 | 7 |
29 | San Martin | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4:11 | 7 |
30 | Talleres | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:10 | 5 |
































