Defensa y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys | Prediction | Primera División | 09/08

Argentina - Primera División

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09 Aug 2026 16:45

Defensa y Justicia and Newells Old Boys face each other on Sunday 08.09.2026, at 21:45 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Defensa y Justicia's home ground, the Estadio Norberto Tomaghello.

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 vs Newells Old Boys

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

BTTS - Yes

Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 2.15

2.15

Confidence

64%

Last updated: 10-08-2026

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The best betting option for Defensa y Justicia vs Newells Old Boys is the Both Teams to Score market - BTTS. After all, both teams need to seek victory and shouldn't 'park the bus' waiting for the opponent.

But that's not the only reason we believe in a game with goals for both teams. We also see value odds in the BTTS market when we have two offensive teams, as is the case with Defensa y Justicia and Newells Old Boys in this game.

To guarantee a win on Both Teams to Score, as the name suggests, we need both Defensa y Justicia and Newells Old Boys to score goals.

Defensa y Justicia preview

Defensa y Justicia heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 19 matches, Club Social y Deportivo Defensa y Justicia secured 5 victories, 8 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.21 points per game.

Taking a broader look at The Falcon's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.

Defensa y Justicia has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 24 goals, of which 21 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.11 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Juan Gutiérrez, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Aaron Molinas has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.

On the defensive side, Defensa y Justicia has conceded 26 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1.37 per game) and 31 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.48 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Defensa y Justicia's Latest Results

Newells Old Boys preview

Newells Old Boys comes into the game with 19 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 4 victories, 7 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses.

Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys's attack has been highly effective, scoring 18 goals during this period. Of that total, 18 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 0.95 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.9.

The Lepers's offensive system is led by Ignacio Ramírez, the team's top scorer this season. The uruguayan forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Facundo Samuel Guch. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 30 goals with an average of 1.58 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 32 goals in 20 matches, averaging 1.6 per match.

Newells Old Boys's Latest Results