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The first two dates in the Argentine First Division have already shown the level of the teams so far, some with positive results, others with deficiencies everywhere. Ten of the 28 teams remain undefeated, and this matchday will be a litmus test to see if they can continue on the right path.
The duel between Defensa y Justicia vs Newell’s promises to be fascinating, mainly because the team from Rosario is one of the teams that has not lost, and will face a Defensa y Justicia that has just achieved its first victory.
The competition will be tight as both teams are coming off good defensive performances and have prevented their opponents from scoring. JefeBet brings you the preview of Defensa y Justicia vs Newell’s with the best sports betting information. Check out the odds of our affiliates and the prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Defensa y Justicia vs Newell’s Argentine First Division Matchday 3 Game on February 11, 2023
- Where: Norberto “Tito” Tomaghello Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Saturday, February 11, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Tie (+138) / Tie (+200) / Newell’s (+210)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Defensa y Justicia (AH -0.5, +135) / Newell’s (AH +0.5, -210)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+145), Under (-210)
- Both teams score: Yes (+110) / No (-155)
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Betting on Defensa y Justicia
Defensa y Justicia did not have a good start to the tournament as they lost 2-4 to Huracán; however, they had the opportunity to recover from that defeat on matchday 2, in which they overcame Gimnasia by a score of 0-2.
Before playing against Lobo, they won the Copa Argentina by a score of 3-2 against Ituzaingó, which seems to have given them enough momentum and motivation to get their first three points in the domestic league.
So far, they have only one defeat in their last 10 matches played in all competitions, where they also have six wins and three draws, although it is noteworthy that this defeat was at home.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Ezequiel Unsaín; Agustin Santanna, Nazareno Colombo, Tomás Cardona, Alexis Soto; Kevin Gutiérrez, Tomás Escalante; Darío Cáceres, David Barbona, Federico Versaci; Nicolás Fernández.
Betting on Newell’s
Newell’s has not lost yet, which is undoubtedly good news. They began with a 2-2 draw against Platense, but in their most recent match, they managed to beat Vélez Sarsfield 1-0. Their last defeat was in October 2022, by a score of 0-2 against Tigre, but since then they have accumulated four matches without defeat in all competitions, with two wins and two draws.
The Rosario-based team will be away from home for the second time, which is not concerning as they have a positive record in recent times, with four matches without losing, equaling a streak they had between June and July. It has four defeats in its last 10 away matches in all competitions.
Probable lineup (4-4-2): Lucas Hoyos; Jherson Mosquera, Gustavo Velázquez, Willer Ditta, Bruno Pittón; Brian Aguirre, Iván Gómez, Juan Sforza, Pablo Pérez; Jorge Recalde, Ramiro Sordo.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams are coming off their first victories of the current campaign, but Defensa y Justicia has its home advantage, despite losing the only game it has played there so far.
Between 2014 and 2021, these teams played five matches at Defensa y Justicia’s home, and all of them were victories for the home team, without allowing the rival to score in any of those matches. Now, the home team is the favorite to win.
Prediction: Victory for Defensa y Justicia by a score of 2-0.
