Newells Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa on Sunday, 08/02/2026, at 01:15 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Newells Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Newells Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analyzed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

APWin experts have analyzed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Newells Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The match between Newells Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia has all the necessary ingredients for plenty of goals. And of course: for both sides - and that's the focus of our bet here.

Therefore, we believe that the Both Teams to Score market is the best recommendation here, as the attacks are working well and, on some occasions, the defenses have been making mistakes.

That's why we're going with BTTS.

Newells Old Boys preview

Newells Old Boys comes into the match having played 3 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 0.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 0 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses.

Newells Old Boys's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 0.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offense system of Newells Old Boys is led by Michael Hoyos as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Facundo Samuel Guch, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 4 matches, resulting in an average of 2.

Defensa y Justicia preview

On the other hand, Defensa y Justicia comes into the match having played 3 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1.67 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.

Defensa y Justicia's attack has scored 4 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 0.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.

The offense system of Defensa y Justicia is led by Juan Bautista Miritello as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Juan Gutiérrez, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 4 matches, resulting in an average of 0.5.

Head to head: Newells Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia

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

Home Team

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Newells Old Boys

Argentina - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L D L L W

0.8

Home D L L D D

0.6

Away L L W L L

0.6

Away Team

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Defensa y Justicia

Argentina - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D W D L L

1

Home D L L W W

1.4

Away W D L L D

1

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Published on 8 February 2026, at 07:24 Last updated on 2 April 2026, at 20:01
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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