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Gimnasia vs Defensa y Justicia is one of the last matches scheduled for matchday 2 of the Argentine First Division league. Both clubs got off to a bad start in the tournament and this will be a golden opportunity to get back on track.
El Lobo closed last year’s tournament with a negative streak, and urges a victory to get back on its feet. On the othe side, el Halcón de Varela has achieved some good results in its last games, except for the recent defeat. However, they come into this match with less pressure.
Right away, at JefeBet you will be able to find the preview of this Gimnasia vs Defensa yJusticia, as well as for the rest of the games of this second matchday. Stay with us and read our article below to have access to our predictions and the available betting odds.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Gimnasia vs Defensa y Justicia Argentine First Division Matchday 2 Game on February 6, 2023
- Where: Juan Carmelo Zerillo Stadium, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- When: Monday, February 06, 2023, 4:00 PM E.T.
- BetMGM Moneyline: Gimnasia (+135) / Tie (+210) / Defensa y Justicia (+200)
- DraftKings Asian Handicap: Gimnasia (AH -0.5, +135) / Defensa y Justicia (AH +0.5, -195)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+130), Under (-190)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-145).
Odds provided by BetMGM and DraftKings.
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Gimnasia Preview
Gimnasia lost its first game of the campaign 3-1 to Vélez Sarsfield, extending its winless streak to five games in all competitions, with four defeats and a draw.
They will play this game on the back of three consecutive defeats, in which they have conceded two or more goals in each match. In addition, they have not won a game since October, and the fact of playing in its stadium does not seem to favor Gimnasia. They register four games without winning on their home field, and they were only able to score once in that period.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Tomás Durso, Matías Melluso, Tomás Fernández, Leonardo Morales, Guillermo Enrique, Tomás Muro, Ignacio Miramon, Alan Sosa, Benjamín Domínguez, Rodrigo Castillo, Erik Ramírez.
Defensa y Justicia Preview
Defensa y Justicia’s start to the tournament was not good, as they suffered a 2-4 defeat against Huracán. The adverse scoreline snapped a nine-match unbeaten streak in all competitions since September, with six wins and three draws.
However, they now have a glimmer of hope after their performance in the Copa Argentina, as they booked their ticket to the round of 16 with a 3-2 win over Ituzaingó. Having returned to winning ways will give them enough motivation to face this away match, as they have not lost in their last four games on rival soil.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Ezequiel Unsaín, Nicolás Tripichio, Nazareno Colombo, Tomás Cardona, Alexis Soto, Kevin Gutiérrez, Julián López, Darío Cáceres, David Barbona, Gastón Togni, Nicolás Fernández.
JefeBet Prediction
Florencia Varela’s team is the one that will be highly motivated, and although they have not won against Gimnasia in their last two visits to El Bosque, this could change, especially considering that Defensa have not lost as visitors since September.
Prediction: Defensa y Justicia wins by a score of 0-1.
