Tomás Yelmini
Soccer action in the Argentine First Division doesn’t stop, and this weekend the ball will be rolling again for Matchday 12. One of the standout games of the week will be Defensa y Justicia vs Instituto.
Both teams are coming off impressive victories. The home team arrives after a thrashing win against Banfield as visitors, and the Córdoba team comes after defeating Vélez at home.
Without further ado, at JefeBet, we’ll let you know how both teams are preparing for the showdown on Matchday 12 of the Argentine First Division, including predictions, odds, and possible lineups for Defensa y Justicia vs Instituto.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Defensa y Justicia vs Instituto Argentine First Division Matchday 12 Game on April 15, 2023
- Where: Norberto “Tito” Tomaghello Stadium – Florencio Varela, Argentina
- When: Saturday, April 15, 2023, 7.30 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Defensa y Justicia (+105) / Tie (+210) / Instituto (+275)
- Asian Handicap: Defensa y Justicia (-0.5, +100) / Instituto (+0.5, -150)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+135) / Under (-190)
- Both teams score: Yes (-105) / No (-135)
Odds provided by DraftKings
Betting on Defensa y Justicia
Defensa y Justicia is having a great season with 18 points, thanks to five wins, three draws, and three losses. In 11 matches played, the team has scored 15 goals and has only conceded eight.
Its latest game was against Banfield, played away during the week. It was a 3-0 victory with goals from Tomás Cardona, Santiago Solari, and Juan Miritello. Defensa y Justicia had 53% ball possession that night, attempted 10 shots on goal, and hit the target four times. However, the team committed more fouls than its opponent (16 vs 9), conceded six corners, and only won two.
Possible Lneup (4-1-4-1): Luis Unsain; Agustín Santanna, Juan Malatini, Tomás Cardona, Alexis Soto; Julián López; Santiago Solari, David Barbona, Nicolás Tripicchio, Gastón Togni; Nicolás Fernández.
Betting on Instituto Atletico Central Cordoba
Instituto is experiencing an outstanding season, especially considering it’s its first time in the Argentine First Division league after being promoted from the B National. The team has accumulated 16 points and has achieved four wins, four draws, and three losses in 11 matches. Additionally, Instituto has scored 12 goals, which is the same number of goals it has conceded.
Its last game was a 1-0 victory against Ricardo Gareca’s Vélez, played at home and with Roberto Bochi scoring the only goal. That night in Alta Córdoba, Instituto had 45% ball possession, attempted 10 shots on goal, with three of them on target. Furthermore, it defended exceptionally well, since Vélez could only manage one shot on target out of five attempts.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Jorge Carranza; Juan Franco, Leonel Masovich, Fernando Alarcón, Jonathan Bay; Roberto Bochi, Nicolás Linares, Gastón Lodico, Braian Cuello; Santiago Rodríguez, Axel Rodríguez.
JefeBet Prediction
At JefeBet, we have no doubt that this Defensa y Justicia vs Instituto match will be a thrilling encounter, as both teams are attacking-minded, and we expect a back-and-forth game. With this in mind, we can anticipate plenty of action, but we don’t expect either team to pull ahead significantly.
Prediction: Tie (DEF 2 – 2 INS).
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