Defensa y Justicia Res. and Newell's Old Boys Res. face each other on Wednesday 08.05.2026, at 19:00 (UK Time), in a Reserve League 2026 match. The game will take place at Defensa y Justicia Res.'s home ground, the Predio de Bosques (Defensa y Justicia Res.).

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Club Social y Deportivo Defensa y Justicia and Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.

APWin predictions for Defensa y Justicia Res. vs Newell's Old Boys Res.

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👉 Our prediction is: Newell's Old Boys Res. to win the 1st half

Newell's Old Boys Res. to win the first half is our top tip for this match. The visitors have the tools on both ends of the pitch to give their hosts some serious trouble, which makes them such an intriguing bet.

Meanwhile, their half-time odds are also more appealing and bring better value than the result of the full match.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

After analysing how the bookmakers have priced this match between Defensa y Justicia Res. and Newell's Old Boys Res., we see the total going under 2.5 goals.

We don't expect this match to have too many scoring opportunities, so there shouldn't be more than a couple of goals scored overall.

Defensa y Justicia Res. preview

Defensa y Justicia Res. heads into the match with the following record in the Reserve League: in 20 matches, Club Social y Deportivo Defensa y Justicia secured 9 victories, 6 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.65 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Falcon's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 9 victories so far.

Defensa y Justicia Res. has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 40 goals, of which 40 were scored in the Reserve League, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is , who has found the back of the net 0 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, Defensa y Justicia Res. has conceded 27 goals in the Reserve League (an average of 1.35 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.35 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Newell's Old Boys Res. preview

Newell's Old Boys Res. comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Reserve League. They have secured 10 victories, 6 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.71 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses.

Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys's attack has been highly effective, scoring 29 goals during this period. Of that total, 29 were netted in the Reserve League, with an average of 1.38 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.

The Leprosy's offensive system is led by Valentino Acuña, the team's top scorer this season. The argentinian midfielder has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Lucas Baños. The defender has contributed with 0 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 20 goals with an average of 0.95 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 20 goals in 21 matches, averaging 0.95 per match.

Head to head: Defensa y Justicia Res. vs Newell's Old Boys Res.

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Argentina - Reserve League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D L D W L

1

Home W D W D W

2.2

Away D L D L W

1

Away Team

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Argentina - Reserve League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D D L D W

1.2

Home D W W W W

2.6

Away D L D L D

0.6

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Published on 4 August 2026, at 15:04 Last updated on 4 August 2026, at 15:04
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.