Newell's vs Defensa y Justicia Correct Score Prediction: Team Stats, H2H & Betting Insights

Our Newell's vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction: 1-1

Newell's vs Defensa y Justicia in the Argentina Liga Profesional is scheduled for an 01:15 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 8, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.

This Newell's vs Defensa y Justicia prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.

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Recent Form Insights

Newell's's Last Match – Boca Juniors vs Newell's

Newell's will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-2 Argentina Liga Profesional defeat at the hands of Boca Juniors on February 1. In that match, Newell's recorded 40% possession, attempting 4 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Boca Juniors	60%	9 (5)	1.58	46
Newell's	40%	4 (1)	0.41	34

Defensa y Justicia's Last Match – Defensa y Justicia vs Estudiantes LP

Defensa y Justicia will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 Argentina Liga Profesional stalemate against Estudiantes LP on February 2. In that match, Defensa y Justicia saw 63% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 6 on target.

Team	Possession	Shots (on target)	xG	Dangerous Attacks
Defensa y Justicia	63%	11 (6)	1.54	73
Estudiantes LP	37%	6 (1)	0.51	40

Newell's vs Defensa y Justicia Stats

Key Stats

Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded

Newell's are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Defensa y Justicia average 0.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.

Newell's Fixtures

Defensa y Justicia Fixtures