Defensa Y Justicia vs Independiente Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 31 Oct 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultDefensa Y Justicia to win ✗46% · @2.25

Double chanceEither team to win ✗77% · @1.35

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓51% · @1.85

GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.28

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.08

Defensa Y Justicia vs Independiente preview and prediction

The match

Independiente travel to Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello in the Liga Profesional Argentina on Saturday 31 October (18:45 WAT) to face Defensa Y Justicia. Defensa Y Justicia are 14th with 47 points from 32 games (in the top half), while Independiente sit 13th on 47 points (in the top half). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

Defensa Y Justicia's last 5: WLWWD Most recently they beat Talleres Cordoba 2–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Independiente's last 5: LDDLW Most recently they lost to Boca Juniors 0–1 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 0 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.

Defensa Y Justicia arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 1.0.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 18 April 2026, finished Independiente 3–1 Defensa Y Justicia.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.4 for Defensa Y Justicia and 1.0 for Independiente. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 51%.

Betting angles

Win chances: Defensa Y Justicia 46%, draw 23%, Independiente 31%.
Both teams to score: yes (51%) at 1.85.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 51% chance at odds of 1.85. Predicted score: Defensa Y Justicia 1–1 Independiente. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Defensa Y Justicia46%fair 2.18 · @2.25

Draw23%fair 4.27 · @3.00

Independiente31%fair 3.25 · @3.20

2.39Expected goals

1.35Defensa Y Justicia xG

1.04Independiente xG

51%Both score

43%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–113%

1–012%

0–110%

0–09%

2–19%

2–08%

From our goals model: Defensa Y Justicia 1.4 – 1.0 Independiente expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

Market	Most likely	Chance	Fair odds	Bookmaker
Match result	Defensa Y Justicia to win ✗	46%	2.18	2.25
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	77%	1.31	1.35
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	51%	1.95	1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	69%	1.45	–
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	57%	1.75	–
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	78%	1.28	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✓	45%	2.22	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Defensa Y Justicia / FT Defensa Y Justicia ✗	26%	3.90	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–0 ✗	12%	8.08	–

Form

Defensa Y Justicia – last 6

WLWWDW

24 Oct	@ Talleres Cordoba	2–1	W
16 Oct	vs Instituto Cordoba	0–1	L
10 Oct	@ Union Santa Fe	2–0	W
3 Oct	vs San Lorenzo	3–0	W
18 Sep	@ Central Cordoba de Santiago	2–2	D
11 Sep	vs Gimnasia M.	2–0	W

1.8Scored / game

0.7Conceded / game

33%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Independiente – last 6

LDDLWD

25 Oct	vs Boca Juniors	0–1	L
18 Oct	@ Racing Club	1–1	D
12 Oct	@ Talleres Cordoba	0–0	D
2 Oct	vs Instituto Cordoba	1–4	L
19 Sep	@ Union Santa Fe	2–1	W
13 Sep	vs San Lorenzo	1–1	D

0.8Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

67%Both scored

33%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Estudiantes L.P.	16	9	4	3	+12	31
2	Boca Juniors	16	8	6	2	+13	30
3	Velez Sarsfield	16	7	7	2	+6	28
4	Talleres Cordoba	16	7	5	4	+4	26
5	Independiente	16	6	6	4	+4	24
6	Lanus	16	6	6	4	+3	24
7	San Lorenzo	16	5	7	4	0	22
8	Union Santa Fe	16	5	6	5	+4	21
9	Instituto Cordoba	16	6	3	7	0	21
10	Defensa Y Justicia	16	4	7	5	-3	19
11	Gimnasia M.	16	5	4	7	-8	19
12	Platense	16	3	7	6	-5	16
13	Central Cordoba de Santiago	16	4	4	8	-10	16
14	Newells Old Boys	16	3	6	7	-12	15
15	Deportivo Riestra	16	1	8	7	-7	11

Team

Pts

+12

+13

-3

-8

-5

Central Cordoba de Santiago

-10

Newells Old Boys

-12

Deportivo Riestra

-7

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Defensa Y Justicia vs Independiente?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 51% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.

Who will win Defensa Y Justicia vs Independiente?

On our numbers Defensa Y Justicia have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Independiente 31%.

How many goals will there be in Defensa Y Justicia vs Independiente?

We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Defensa Y Justicia vs Independiente?

Our predicted score is Defensa Y Justicia 1–1 Independiente, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.

When is Defensa Y Justicia vs Independiente?

Defensa Y Justicia vs Independiente (Liga Profesional Argentina) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 18:45 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello.

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.

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