Belgrano vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction: Defensa really needs to return to victories

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Belgrano will face Defensa y Justicia at Stadium Julio Cesar Villagra in Cordoba. The home side head here after a draw (1-1) against Vélez Sarsfield. The visitors come into this game also after a draw (0-0) against River Plate.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Velez Sarsfield and Belgrano played to a 1-1 draw. It was an intense start as Belgrano scored the first goal only 6 minutes into the match, with Fernández N. scoring with a pass from Compagnucci. But Velez, despite their attacking attempts, including 27 shots in total, could only trouble the other goalkeeper with more incisive shots in the 13th minute, without success. In the second half, Velez upped the pressure before Fernández T. equalized in the 53rd minute with a pass from Braian Romero. Velez dominated possession with 60 percent of the ball and created several looks, but could not change the outcome, being blocked on 8 shots. With a more defensive posture and only 3 attempts on goal, Belgrano was able to stop the opponent's attacks. Overall stats show Velez Sarsfield in control, who managed 60 percent possession and shot more than double their opponents (27 against 3). But Belgrano's defensive efficiency and Velez's lack of goal scoring opportunities forced a stalemate. With this result, Belgrano is in 14th place in the table with 26 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, with a record of 22 goals scored and 21 goals conceded.

Defensa y Justicia faced River Plate and drew 0-0. Defensa y Justicia, though, took the game to River Plate, controlling 75% of the ball in the first half, while the visitors accommodated more direct opportunities, firing in 3 shots at goal to the opposition's 1. Defensa y Justicia were slightly more attacking, despite their efforts, as they made 15 attempts and 7 blocked shots. But the dynamic changed massively in River Plate's favor in the second half as the Argentinians finished with 89 percent possession of the ball, more pressing and had 9 attempts on goal, two of which were on target. On the other hand, Defensa y Justicia were required to defend and didn't offer much in attack, limited to just 11 percent possession and occasional forays forward. River Plate overall had the better of things in terms of possession (55% to 45%) and also with their shots, 12 attempts to 24 for Defensa y Justicia, although most of those were on the target. But both teams played solidly and neither could score as the goalless result was sealed. With this result, Defensa y Justicia is in 27th place in the table with 16 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 15 goals scored and 28 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Belgrano has won 1, Defensa y Justicia has won 1, and they drew another 3. Goals were scored in all 5 games, and with both teams scoring in 3 of those matches.

Belgrano are favorites for the win, as they play at home and are in a better momentum.