Prediction for match Platense — Defensa Y Justicia

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

The match between Platense and Defensa Y Justicia will take place on 24.02.2026 as part of the Argentine Professional League. According to 1X2 odds, a win for Platense is at 2.17, a draw at 2.88, and a victory for Defensa Y Justicia is priced at 3.85. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Platense - 43.16%, draw - 32.52%, Defensa Y Justicia - 24.32%. These numbers indicate a moderate advantage for Platense, but a draw is also considered quite probable. For total goals, Over 2.5 is at 2.64, Under 2.5 - 1.38, both teams to score: yes - 2.24, no - 1.58. Among all the presented markets, the option "Both teams to score: no" with odds of 1.58 seems the most balanced.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Platense defeated Barracas Central 1-0 (21.02.2026), drew with Boca Juniors 0-0 (15.02.2026), and lost to Independiente 0-1 (08.02.2026). Defensa Y Justicia in their last three games drew 1-1 with Belgrano (20.02.2026), 1-1 with Velez Sarsfield (14.02.2026), and beat Newell's Old Boys 3-2 (08.02.2026). In their last head-to-head on 14.09.2025, Defensa Y Justicia lost to Platense 1-2. Over a five-match span, Platense had an average possession of 48%, committed 12.4 fouls, 2.2 offsides, and received 2.2 yellow cards. Defensa Y Justicia had 48.6% possession, 10.6 fouls, 2.2 offsides, and 1.8 yellow cards per game. These numbers suggest a similar style and moderate toughness from both teams.

Goals by Match Statistics

Regarding goal activity, Platense has an average total of 1.6 goals per match over the last five games, scoring 1 and conceding 0.6. Defensa Y Justicia averages 2 goals, scoring 1.2 and conceding 0.8. For Over 2.5 goals: Platense has 2 out of 5, Defensa Y Justicia only 1 out of 5. In the first half, Platense had no matches with over 1.5 total goals, while Defensa Y Justicia had 1 out of 5. In the second half, both teams played 2 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 total goals. For goal intervals: Platense most frequently scores between 16-30, 46-60, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (25% each), while Defensa Y Justicia scores 60% of their goals between 76-90 minutes. For conceded goals: Platense most often concedes between 61-75 minutes (50%), and Defensa Y Justicia has 33% in the intervals 31-45 and 46-60. Overall, both teams show low scoring, especially in the first halves, and rarely exceed a total of over 2.5. Against this background, the bet on "Both teams to score: no" seems most justified, considering the low figures for goals scored and conceded, as well as frequent dry halves.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Platense averages 3 corners per game, Defensa Y Justicia - 3.4. Over the last 5 matches, neither team exceeded a total of 9.5 corners (0 out of 5 for both on over). Among the totals for corners, the closest to the sum of average values (6.4) is the total of 7.5, for which there are a couple of outcomes: over 7.5 - 1.43, under 7.5 - 2.50. For the corner outcome, Platense is the favorite with odds of 1.62. Overall, both teams are not inclined to a large number of corners, and a total under 9.5 seems logical, although the closest lines suggest considering a total over 7.5 as the most likely outcome based on recent match statistics.