Prediction for match Newells Old Boys — Defensa Y Justicia, 08.02.2026

Odds and Probability Percentages

In the Argentine Professional League on February 8th, Newells Old Boys will face Defensa Y Justicia. The odds for the outcomes are as follows: a win for Newells Old Boys is priced at 2.41, a draw at 2.85, and a victory for Defensa Y Justicia at 3.32. Looking at the probabilities, Newells Old Boys has 38.89%, a draw 32.88%, and Defensa Y Justicia 28.23%. These figures suggest Newells Old Boys as the favorite, but the gap isn't significant, indicating a potential battle for points until the last minutes.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Newells Old Boys lost to Boca Juniors 0-2, drew with Independiente 1-1, and lost to Talleres Cordoba 1-2. In the same period, Defensa Y Justicia drew with Estudiantes 0-0, defeated Deportivo Riestra 1-0, and drew with Aldosivi 0-0. Over the last five games, Newells Old Boys averages 35.4% possession, receives 2.4 yellow cards, commits 15.6 fouls, and records 2 offsides per game. Defensa Y Justicia's stats are: possession 54.8%, 1.2 yellows, 7.8 fouls, and 1.8 offsides. Their last head-to-head match was on August 17, 2025, ending in a 1-1 draw.

How Many Goals to Expect?

Over a series of five matches, Newells Old Boys scores an average of 0.8 goals, concedes 1.2, with a total of 2 goals per game. Defensa Y Justicia has even lower figures: 0.2 scored, 0.6 conceded, and 0.8 goals per game. Newells Old Boys exceeded 2.5 goals only once in 5 games, and Defensa Y Justicia never. In the first half, Newells Old Boys played over 1.5 goals in 1 of 5, Defensa Y Justicia 0 of 5. The same pattern continues in the second half: Newells Old Boys 1 of 5 over 1.5, Defensa Y Justicia 0 of 5. Regarding goal intervals, Newells Old Boys most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minute (40%) and the 76th and 90th (40%), while conceding between the 31st and 45th (40%) and the 76th and 90th (40%). Defensa Y Justicia scores between the 31st and 45th (50%) and the 61st and 75th (50%), conceding evenly in three intervals: 0-15, 16-30, and 61-75 (33% each). All this points to low scoring from both teams, confirmed by the average goals and frequency of totals. A logical choice is a bet on under 2.25 total goals at odds of 1.48.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

For corners, Newells Old Boys averages 2.6, and Defensa Y Justicia 3 per match. In the last five encounters, both teams only once exceeded 9.5 total corners. The odds show over 8.5 corners at 1.62, and under 8.5 at 2.15. In corner outcomes, Newells Old Boys is favored at 1.82. Considering the low scoring and moderate corner activity, a bet on under 8.5 corners seems justified, but Newells Old Boys winning the corner count is also possible.