Newell's vs Def y Justicia Predictions

Newell's vs Def y Justicia is scheduled for kick off on 12 February, at 20:45. The game is set to take place at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa, with Pablo Dóvalo officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Newell's currently holding the 9th position in the table with the same number of points as Def y Justicia. Newell's have lost 1 Liga Profesional Argentina match to Def y Justicia out of the last 2 they have played. After their recent loss to Racing, Newell's is determined to redeem themselves. Newell's have won 4 of their last 16 Liga Profesional Argentina matches at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa. Def y Justicia's away record stands at 3 victories from 16 games. Following their 2-0 loss to Independiente, Def y Justicia is determined to bounce back with a win against Newell's.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Newell's have scored over 1.5 goals in 69% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 72% of games. Their total stands at 12 goals and 117 shots on target this Liga Profesional Argentina season. Meanwhile, Def y Justicia have scored 18 goals with 132 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 69% of matches but conceded in 72% of games.

In their last 2 head-to-head clashes, Newell's scored 1 goal while Def y Justicia scored 2 goals. Their last match on 17 August 2025 ended in a 1-1 draw.