Defensa y Justicia vs Newell's Old Boys preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello Sun, 9 Aug - 8:45 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Defensa y JusticiaDEF
2 1
Newell's Old BoysNOB
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 8:45 PM
Round 4 2nd Phase
Goal
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Goal
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Second yellow card Jeronimo Russo 40'

CONTEXT

Defensa y Justicia secured a 2-1 victory over Newell's Old Boys after leading 1-0 at halftime. The home side controlled 59 percent of possession and created 1.37 expected goals against 0.52 for the visitors. Newell's Old Boys played with ten men following a red card that altered the second half. The outcome remained consistent with the expected goals and reflected the stronger team's dominance throughout the contest. Both sides showed periods of pressure but the home efficiency proved decisive in converting opportunities into the winning margin. The match highlighted clear differences in structure and execution between the two teams.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Defensa y Justicia 2-1 Newell's Old Boys. Defensa y Justicia showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with the overall performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was consistent with the expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match indicators for the stronger team.
  • xG expectations: Defensa y Justicia generated 1.37 xG compared to 0.52 for Newell's Old Boys.
  • Event impact: The away team's red card influenced the second half dynamics.
  • Red card distortion: The red card introduced distortion in the expected match flow.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
?. Carranza
?. Carranza
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
J. Castelli
J. Castelli
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
B. Bevilacqua
B. Bevilacqua
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Defensa y Justicia J. Vaccari
J. Vaccari
VS
Newell's Old Boys F. Kudelka
F. Kudelka
1
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.2
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estudiantes Rank: 71 L
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 62 W
Aldosivi Rank: 55 D
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 62 L
Boca Juniors Rank: 72 L
Independiente Rank: 68 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Boca Juniors Rank: 73 D
Independiente Rank: 71 L
Talleres Córdoba Rank: 62 W
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 69 D
Instituto Rank: 65 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.77
58.46
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Defensa y Justicia
Newell's Old Boys
Power Score
59.77
58.46
League Position
10
14
Global Rank
584
622

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Defensa y Justicia — Opponent-weighted form score
Newell's Old Boys — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Defensa y Justicia Newell's Old Boys

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Defensa y Justicia

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Newell's Old Boys

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Defensa y Justicia ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Newell's Old Boys
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
31.10
28.29
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
28.29
31.10
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Defensa y Justicia +0.24 Efficiency Index
vs
Newell's Old Boys -0.24 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Defensa y Justicia
Newell's Old Boys
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Defensa y Justicia
vs
Newell's Old Boys
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Defensa y Justicia Newell's Old Boys
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
18%
36%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.25 vs -0.19
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Defensa y Justicia Newell's Old Boys
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
36%
18%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.19 vs -0.25
Defensa y Justicia
Newell's Old Boys
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Defensa y Justicia
vs
Newell's Old Boys
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Defensa y Justicia Newell's Old Boys
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Defensa y Justicia 0.34
Newell's Old Boys 0.31
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Defensa y Justicia Newell's Old Boys
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Defensa y Justicia 0.03
Newell's Old Boys 0.04
Defensa y Justicia
Newell's Old Boys
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • NOB had peak pressure around 29'.
  • NOB started the game with stronger pressure.
DEF Pressure NOB Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: NOB reached the top pressure at 29' (78.88).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Defensa y Justicia DEF Home
4 matches
Newell's Old Boys NOB Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
5
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
5
+1
Goal Difference
-1
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-10T07:51:30+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 08:45 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 4 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello
Capacity
52595
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Álvaro Carranza
José Castelli
Belén Bevilacqua

Statistics

Possession
DEF
57%
NOB
43%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
3 Big Chances Created 2
5 Shots 3
47 Dangerous attacks 32
59 Possession 41
3 Corners 7
10 Free kicks 14
3 Yellow Cards 2
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

74 Ball Safe 76
6 Goal Kicks 4
10 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
11 Throwins 27
2 Hit Woodwork 0
2 Assists 1
3 Injuries 0
18 Dribble Attempts 19
7 Successful Dribbles 7
39 Successful Dribbles Percentage 37

Attacking

102 Attacks 79
2 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

49 Long Passes 61
462 Passes 307
390 Successful Passes 231
84 Successful Passes Percentage 75
11 Key Passes 5
20 Successful Long Passes 24
41 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39

Defensive

3 Saves 4
33 Tackles 15
12 Interceptions 8
59 Duels Won 44

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 22
5 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

8 Offsides 0
14 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Álvaro Carranza

Starting XI ▼

1
Matías Borgogno
Matías Borgogno Goalkeeper
7
3
Fernando Román
Fernando Román Defender
7.87
16
Ayrton Portillo
Ayrton Portillo Defender
6.32
28
Valentín Pucheta Loza
Valentín Pucheta Loza
Defender67'
7.08
21
David Martínez
David Martínez Defender
7.17
29
Damián Fernández
Damián Fernández Defender
6.98
8
César Pérez
César Pérez Midfielder
7.28
15
Santiago Sosa
Santiago Sosa Midfielder
7.74
17
Agustín Hausch
Agustín Hausch Midfielder
6.46
27
Domingo Blanco
Domingo Blanco
Midfielder7'
6.82
19
David Barbona
David Barbona Midfielder
7.9
22
Maximiliano Porcel
Maximiliano Porcel
Midfielder81'
6.35
24
Juan Manuel Gutiérrez Midfielder
9
Leandro Fernández
Leandro Fernández (C) Attacker
6.68
7
Tomás Pérez
Tomás Pérez
Attacker67'
7.12
Referee : Álvaro Carranza

Starting XI ▼

30
Josué Reinatti
Josué Reinatti Goalkeeper
6.73
6
Martín Ortega
Martín Ortega Defender
6.82
24
Franco Escobar
Franco Escobar
Defender87'
17
Lautaro Giannetti
Lautaro Giannetti Defender
6.78
25
Bruno Cabrera
Bruno Cabrera Defender
7.36
28
Jeronimo Russo
Jeronimo Russo Defender
4.82
5
Luca Regiardo
Luca Regiardo (C) Midfielder
6.68
7
Walter Mazzantti
Walter Mazzantti Midfielder
6.96
19
Jerónimo Gómez Mattar
Jerónimo Gómez Mattar Midfielder
6.29
26
Rodrigo Herrera
Rodrigo Herrera
Midfielder71'
6.54
20
Facundo Guch
Facundo Guch Midfielder
6.42
18
Mateo García
Mateo García
Attacker71'
6.47
39
Lautaro Rios Midfielder
99
Ignacio Ramírez
Ignacio Ramírez Attacker
6.2
36
Francisco Scarpeccio
Francisco Scarpeccio
Attacker71'
6.49

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Fernando Román
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
90+2'
87'
Event
Franco Escobar → Martín Ortega 
9th Substitution
83'
Event
Bruno Cabrera 
Header / 3rd Goal
Event
Maximiliano Porcel → David Barbona
8th Substitution
81'
71'
Event
Mateo García → Facundo Guch
5th Substitution
71'
Event
Rodrigo Herrera  → Jerónimo Gómez Mattar 
6th Substitution
71'
Event
Francisco Scarpeccio → Ignacio Ramírez
7th Substitution
Event
Tomás Pérez
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
68'
Event
Valentín Pucheta Loza → Ayrton Portillo
3rd Substitution
67'
Event
Tomás Pérez → Leandro Fernández
4th Substitution
67'
Event
Jeremías Lucco → Domingo Blanco
2nd Substitution
66'
Event
César Pérez
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
46'
1ST-HALF
Event
Ayrton Portillo
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
45+1'
40'
Event
Jeronimo Russo
Foul / 1st Yellow/red Card
Event
Fernando Román
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
32'
31'
Event
Jeronimo Russo
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Domingo Blanco → Agustín Hausch
1st Substitution
7'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Bruno Cabrera takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Fernando Aurelio Roman Villalba.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Fernando Aurelio Roman Villalba with his right foot, but it's missed.
89
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
87
Update Update
Franco Nicolas Escobar comes on for Martin Ortega.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Bruno Cabrera Head Shot Goal
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Bruno Cabrera scores, making it 2-1.
81
Update Update
Maximiliano Porcel comes on for David Barbona.
74
Update Update
Offside.
74
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
73
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
73
Attempt Attempt
Jeremias Lucco takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
73
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Update Update
Francisco Scarpeccio is on, and Juan Ignacio Ramirez Polero is off.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Update Update
Rodrigo Ezequiel Herrera comes on for Jeronimo Mattar.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Valentin Loza.
67
Update Update
Valentin Loza comes on for Ayrton Portillo.
67
Update Update
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado is on, and Leandro Miguel Fernandez is off.
66
Update Update
Jeremias Lucco is on, and Domingo Blanco is off.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
65
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Update Update
Offside.
60
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire attempts a header but misses the shot.
59
Update Update
Offside.
58
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded.
57
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Update Update
Offside.
53
Update Update
Offside.
49
Update Update
Offside.
47
Attempt Attempt
David Barbona takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
46
Update Update
Martín Luciano comes on for Lautaro Rios.
46
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado receives a yellow card.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Ayrton Portillo.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Ayrton Portillo.
45
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Sosa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
44
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Sosa takes a right-footed shot but misses.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Second yellow card shown to Jeronimo Russo.
38
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
38
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
36
Attempt Attempt
Domingo Blanco takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Fernando Aurelio Roman Villalba with his left foot results in a goal.
32
Attempt Attempt
Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado takes a right-footed shot but misses.
32
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Cesar Ignacio Perez Maldonado scores to make it 1-0.
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Jeronimo Russo.
26
Attempt Attempt
Juan Manuel Gutierrez Freire takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
26
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Rios takes a shot with his head, but it's blocked.
26
Attempt Attempt
Juan Ignacio Ramirez Polero takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Martin Ortega with his left foot is saved.
19
Attempt Attempt
Martin Ortega takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
18
Attempt Attempt
Lautaro Rios attempts a left-footed shot but misses.
16
Attempt Attempt
Facundo Guch takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
14
Update Update
Offside.
10
Attempt Attempt
Bruno Cabrera attempts a header but misses the shot.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Update Update
Domingo Blanco comes on for Agustin Hausch.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Update Update
Offside.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Alvaro Carranza.

CONCLUSION

Defensa y Justicia claimed the three points with a composed display that turned their halftime advantage into a full-time win. The red card to Newell's Old Boys created space for the home side to manage the game effectively while maintaining their lead. Possession dominance and chance creation aligned closely with the final scoreline of 2-1. Both teams contributed to an open contest yet the visitors struggled to overcome the numerical disadvantage. The performance underlined the importance of maintaining structure after key events and converting expected opportunities into goals. Overall the result reflected the balance of play across the ninety minutes.