Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente: preview and stats
Argentine Primera DivisiónClausura 2026Matchday 15Estadio José María Minella, Mar del Plata
Scheduled
- Defensa y Justicia go into the match 3rd in the table with 24 points; Independiente are 8th with 19.
- Defensa y Justicia in their last 5 matches: 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
- Independiente in their last 5 matches: 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat.
- At home, Defensa y Justicia score 1.57 and concede 0.57 goals per game; 42.9% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Away, Independiente score 1.29 and concede 0.57 goals per game; 28.6% of those matches ended with over 2.5 goals.
- In match corners (both teams), Defensa y Justicia average 10.29 at home and Independiente 10.14 away.
- In the league they have met 12 times since 2017: Defensa y Justicia won 4, Independiente won 5 and 3 ended in a draw.
Form
Position, points and latest results in the current tournament, most recent first.
| Team | Position | Pts | P | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defensa y Justicia | 3rd (Zone A) | 24 | 13 | L-W-W-D-W |
| Independiente | 8th (Zone A) | 19 | 13 | D-D-L-W-D |
Latest Defensa y Justicia matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct 2026 | Instituto | H | 0-1 (L) |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Unión Santa Fe | A | 2-0 (W) |
| 3 Oct 2026 | San Lorenzo | H | 3-0 (W) |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Central Cordoba SdE | A | 2-2 (D) |
| 11 Sept 2026 | Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza | H | 2-0 (W) |
Latest Independiente matches
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Racing Club | A | 1-1 (D) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | Talleres Córdoba | A | 0-0 (D) |
| 2 Oct 2026 | Instituto | H | 1-4 (L) |
| 19 Sept 2026 | Unión Santa Fe | A | 2-1 (W) |
| 13 Sept 2026 | San Lorenzo | H | 1-1 (D) |
Defensa y Justicia at home vs Independiente away
Average per game and percentage of matches. Corners and cards: only matches with full stats.
| Defensa y Justicia (home) | Independiente (away) | |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 7 | 7 |
| Goals scored | 1.57 | 1.29 |
| Goals conceded | 0.57 | 0.57 |
| Over 2.5 | 42.9% | 28.6% |
| Both teams to score | 42.9% | 42.9% |
| Corners for | 4.86 | 3.43 |
| Match corners | 10.29 | 10.14 |
| Cards received | 2.14 | 2.14 |
| Match cards | 5.14 | 4.29 |
Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente, analysed in the app
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The last 5 of their 12 meetings in the league.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2026 | Independiente 3-1 Defensa y Justicia | Apertura |
| 3 Jun 2024 | Defensa y Justicia 0-0 Independiente | Second phase |
| 19 Feb 2023 | Independiente 0-2 Defensa y Justicia | First phase |
| 20 Jul 2022 | Defensa y Justicia 2-1 Independiente | Second phase |
| 20 Aug 2021 | Independiente 0-0 Defensa y Justicia | Second phase |
Players to watch
Each team's players with the most shots per game, in league matches of the last 12 months (45+ minutes). Apps: appearances; YC: yellow cards.
Defensa y Justicia
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Gutiérrez | 32 | 5 | 2.26 | 3 |
| Tiziano Perrotta | 25 | 6 | 2.17 | 1 |
| David Barbona | 24 | 5 | 1.56 | 1 |
Independiente
| Player | Apps | Goals | Shots/g | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Ávalos | 27 | 14 | 2.41 | 3 |
| Santiago Montiel | 29 | 5 | 2.36 | 5 |
| Iván Morales | 26 | 2 | 1.33 | 4 |
Form, table and home/away numbers: the tournament each team's page shows, the regular season of the Argentine Primera División, knockout rounds excluded. Head to head: every league match between them. Players: league matches of the last 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
When do Defensa y Justicia and Independiente play?
Monday, 2 November 2026, 19:00 (Buenos Aires time).
Where is Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente played?
At Estadio José María Minella, Mar del Plata.
What form are Defensa y Justicia and Independiente in?
Defensa y Justicia: L-W-W-D-W in their last 5; Independiente: D-D-L-W-D in their last 5.