- Banfield have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five matches, while Defensa y Justicia are winless in their last five (D2, L3).
- The two teams are on 0 points from no games played, with Banfield ranked 4th and Defensa y Justicia 10th.
- Banfield beat Defensa y Justicia 1-0 when they last met in the Liga Profesional 2025 five months ago.
Banfield can best buoyant visitors
The Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia prediction is that Banfield could overcome an out-of-form Defensa y Justicia in a close game when two sides who have won no matches and lost no points in the Liga Profesional 2025 meet on Monday.
The hosts’ slight favourite status at +128 is justified over the visitors, who are -1111, on the betting site as Banfield have won one and drawn one of their two home matches in the past month. Pedro Troglio has added some defensive stability and order to the team since taking over in late April 2025.
Defensa y Justicia, who are more aggressive and proactive than the home side, have lost their past two, going down 0-2 at home to Newell’s Old Boys and 1-2 at Cerro Largo FC. Mariano Soso was put in charge of the side in June 2025 and has made them a team that likes to press high up the field and play vertical football at pace.
Hosts to have the edge
The difference in approach should make for an interesting tactical battle and, with both sides eager to move up the league table, there is more at stake than usual.
This Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia preview notes that Banfield are a balanced, if not always beautiful, side to watch as they have the ball in possession and keep things at a moderate tempo. Ramiro Enrique and Ignacio Rodríguez bring a spark of creativity to their attacking play and can hurt the opposition, but it is in defense where Troglio’s men operate with discipline and in well-defined lines.
Defensa y Justicia’s spark is Kevin Gutiérrez, whose energy and ball circulation makes his team tick and allows them to go from defense to attack in the blink of an eye. Gaston Togni, who has scored two of Defensa’s five goals in their 5 matches this term, remains a threat.
When considering Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia betting tips, it's worth noting Banfield have not won their last home match against Defensa y Justicia, while Defensa have drawn and lost their most recent two away from home, so the slight edge in the matchup must be with the hometown team here.
For those interested in Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia odds, both clubs seem evenly matched based on recent form and head-to-head stats.
In their last 2 head-to-head meetings across all competitions, both teams earned one win each with no draws. Our final Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia prediction is that it will be a tightly contested match with only minor differences tipping the scale.
