Tactical duel in store for two struggling sides
Both Banfield and Defensa y Justicia are winless in the Liga Profesional 2025 season, sitting fourth and tenth respectively, and while neither side has accrued any points, they will both be looking to make a move up the table on Monday. For those interested in the Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia prediction, this match represents a real opportunity for either squad to get their season on track.
Banfield’s last outing saw them thump Central Cordoba De Santiago 3-1 at home, before falling 2-0 to Tigre away.
In total, Pedro Troglio’s side have won one, drawn two and lost two of their five games to date, although they have shown the grit and determination to grind out results at their home ground (1 win, 1 draw).
Defensa y Justicia’s form has been less impressive, picking up zero points, two draws and three defeats in their most recent five matches.
In their most recent fixtures, Mariano Soso’s men have lost consecutive games, with a 0-2 loss at home to Newell’s Old Boys following on from a 1-2 loss to Cerro Largo FC.
This Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia preview highlights just how crucial this early-season encounter could be for both teams.
Both teams to score looks a solid pick
Banfield have been the more disciplined and structured of the two outfits since Troglio took over as head coach in late April 2025, playing with structure and keeping their lines.
Defensa y Justicia are a more aggressive and forward-thinking team, pressing in the opposition half and looking to play with pace in attack.
Gaston Togni has been a constant threat for Defensa y Justicia, but he will need to be at his best on Monday to outfox Banfield’s defence. When considering the Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia betting tips, keep an eye on these key player match-ups, as they may well decide the outcome.
Ramiro Enrique and Ignacio Rodríguez should give Banfield plenty to think about on their right-hand side, bringing a good mix of creativity and goal power.
Banfield are a slight favorite for this game, quoted at 2.28 compared to Defensa y Justicia’s 1.09 and that seems right on paper, but we like both teams to score better as the main bet, especially given the current Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia odds.
Defensa y Justicia press and attack with so much vigour that they often leave space to be exploited at the back, and neither of these sides have been keeping many clean sheets of late.
According to our Banfield vs Defensa y Justicia prediction, both teams are likely to find the net in what should be a tightly contested battle.
