Gimnasia LP vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction: Expect a Thrilling Draw

In the upcoming fixture of the Argentine Primera Division, Matchday 2, Gimnasia LP will be up against Defensa y Justicia at the Estadio Juan Carmelo Zerillo in La Plata. The two teams failed to start the season on a high and register a win in their opening game. Going in the matchup, Gimnasia is coming off a defeat against Velez Sarsfield (3-1) and Defensa lost to Atletico Huracan (2-4). With various players injured in Gimnasia’s lineup, things will be difficult for the home side against Defensa. The last time these two teams competed in Liga Professional 2022, Gimnasia won (1-0).

The losing streak continues as Gimnasia lost to Velez Sarsfield (3-1), in which Guillermo Enrique scored the only goal for Gimnasia. For the upcoming few matches Gimnasia is likely to miss out Matias Miranda, Lautaro Chavez, German Guiffrey, and Cristian Alberto Tarragona. As Gimnasia struck only 11 shots with 2 on target, it was a complete struggle in the last game. The poor form of Gimnasia is also a concern for the fans in La Plata, as Gimnasia has won only a single fixture from its last 9 matches played in Primera Division. With the likes of Jose Florentin, Ignacio Mendez, and Nicolas Garayalde in the side, Gimnasia will be hoping for a robust reply at home.

Tomás Durso, Matías Melluso, Tomás Fernández, Leonardo Morales, Guillermo Enrique, Tomás Muro, Ignacio Miramon, Alan Sosa, Benjamín Domínguez, Rodrigo Castillo, Erik Ramírez.

Going in the matchup, Defensa y Justicia is coming off a win against Ituzaingo (3-2), in which Nicolas Fernandez and Nicolas Fernandez scored goals. Apart from this win, Defensa didn’t start well in the Argentine Primera Division, as it lost to Huracan (2-4). Defensa y Justicia’s unbeaten run came to an end, however, it has stayed unbeaten in 9 of its last 10 games played. Defensa also leads the head-to-head win count against Gimnasia, as in the last 10 matches played, Gimnasia has registered wins in 6 games. Defensa y Justicia will look to extend its confidence after making its way to the Round of 16 in Copa Argentina. 

Ezequiel Unsaín, Nicolás Tripichio, Nazareno Colombo, Tomás Cardona, Alexis Soto, Kevin Gutiérrez, Julián López, Darío Cáceres, David Barbona, Gastón Togni, Nicolás Fernández.

Going in the matchup, Defensa looks pretty solid even though the upcoming match will be away from home. In the last 10 matches, Defensa has defeated Gimnasia with 40% clean sheets. Hence, I am backing Defensa to win or the game to end in a draw. I am predicting a final scoreline of 0-1 or 1-1 in case of a draw.

• Double Chance - Draw of Defensa y Justicia for 1.53
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.62
• Correct Score 1-1 for 6.00