Vélez Sarsfield and Defensa y Justicia face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio José Amalfitani (El Fortín) on Monday, 17/08/2026, at 23:15 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield vs Club Social y Deportivo Defensa y Justicia, based on a 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 Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia
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The Fort preview
Vélez Sarsfield comes into the match having played 21 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.81 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 8 draws, and 3 losses.
Vélez Sarsfield's attack has scored 30 goals during this period. Out of this total, 24 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.14 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.
The offence system of Vélez Sarsfield is led by Michael Nicolás Santos Rosadilla as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Diego Alfonso Valdés Contreras, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 15 goals with an average of 0.71 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 16 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 0.7.
The Falcon preview
On the other hand, Defensa y Justicia comes into the match having played 20 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 6 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 1.3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 8 draws, and 7 losses.
Defensa y Justicia's attack has scored 26 goals during this period. Out of this total, 23 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.15 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.18.
The offence system of Defensa y Justicia is led by Juan Gutiérrez as the top scorer of the season. The uruguayan forward has scored 4 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Aaron Molinas, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 27 goals with an average of 1.35 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 22 matches, resulting in an average of 1.45.
Head to head: Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Vélez Sarsfield
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W W L |
2 |
| Home | W W L D W |
2 |
| Away | D W D L W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 48% | 55% | 40% |
| Goals | 1.86 | 1.64 | 2.1 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.64 | 0.8 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 36% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 45% | 40% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 27% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 64% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.44 | 1.62 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.57 | 1.47 | 1.69 |
Defensa y Justicia
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W D L L |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 27% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.27 | 2.78 |
| Scored | 1.15 | 1.09 | 1.22 |
| Conceded | 1.35 | 1.18 | 1.56 |
| Both Teams to Score | 60% | 73% | 44% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 18% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 30% | 18% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 62% | 55% | 56% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.5 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.44 | 1.35 | 1.56 |
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