Mark your calendars for 12.09.2026 when Defensa Y Justicia meets Gimnasia M. in a pivotal Liga Profesional Argentina match. The stakes are high as both teams have shown comparable prowess. Our in-depth analysis includes tactical previews, player spotlights, and historical data. After reading our prediction, why not make the match even more exciting by placing a bet?
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apertura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19/7 | 31 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22/9 | 30 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18/12 | 28 |
| 4 | Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17/13 | 26 |
| 5 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24/20 | 24 |
| 6 | Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18/15 | 24 |
| 7 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14/14 | 22 |
| 8 | Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24/20 | 21 |
| 9 | Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17/17 | 21 |
| 10 | Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18/21 | 19 |
| 11 | Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14/22 | 19 |
| 12 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10/15 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11/21 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15/27 | 15 |
| 15 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5/12 | 11 |
| Clausura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Gimnasia M. | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14/7 | 16 |
| 2 | Velez Sarsfield | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 11/6 | 16 |
| 3 | Instituto Cordoba | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6/2 | 16 |
| 4 | Defensa Y Justicia | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9/9 | 14 |
| 5 | Independiente | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7/6 | 13 |
| 6 | Newells Old Boys | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9/7 | 12 |
| 7 | Boca Juniors | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 9/10 | 11 |
| 8 | Union Santa Fe | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12/10 | 10 |
| 9 | Lanus | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8/8 | 10 |
| 10 | San Lorenzo | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3/5 | 10 |
| 11 | Deportivo Riestra | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8/7 | 9 |
| 12 | Platense | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8/12 | 9 |
| 13 | Estudiantes L.P. | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 7/8 | 7 |
| 14 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4/8 | 7 |
| 15 | Talleres Cordoba | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8/13 | 5 |
Key Player Statistics: Defensa Y Justicia vs Gimnasia M.
Defensa Y Justicia vs Gimnasia M. Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Defensa Y Justicia | 04.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Lanus | Defensa Y Justicia | 06.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Platense | 01.09.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Belgrano Cordoba | Defensa Y Justicia | 23.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Velez Sarsfield | Defensa Y Justicia | 18.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Newells Old Boys | 09.08.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes L.P. | Defensa Y Justicia | 02.08.2026 | 3-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Deportivo Riestra | 29.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Aldosivi | 24.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Copa Argentina | Racing Club | Defensa Y Justicia | 17.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Defensa Y Justicia | 04.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Boca Juniors | 05.09.2026 | 2-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independiente | Gimnasia M. | 31.08.2026 | 0-3 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia L.P. | Gimnasia M. | 22.08.2026 | 2-3 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Talleres Cordoba | 18.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Gimnasia M. | 09.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Union Santa Fe | 01.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Gimnasia M. | 29.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 24.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Defensa Y Justicia | 04.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independ. Rivadavia | Gimnasia M. | 26.04.2026 | 5-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Defensa Y Justicia VS Gimnasia M.
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Defensa Y Justicia vs Gimnasia M.
Bookies' predictions
Defensa Y Justicia
Betting Intelligence: Defensa Y Justicia vs Gimnasia M.
Three points separate second from third in the Liga Profesional Argentina table. That's it. That's the entire story going into this one.
Gimnasia M. sit second with 15 points from seven games. Defensa Y Justicia are right behind them on 14. This isn't just a local derby. This is a direct six-pointer that could reshape the top of the table before the season hits its decisive stretch.
Here's what you need to watch for: Gimnasia have been ruthless in front of goal, scoring 12 times in seven league games while conceding just five. That's the best defensive record among the top sides. Defensa, by contrast, have let in eight at the other end. That gap matters enormously in a match this tight.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Defensa are the safer home bet just because they're playing on their own turf. The head-to-head tells a different story. Gimnasia beat them 2-1 in their last meeting, and they've carried that momentum into this season with real conviction.
The player to watch is Gimnasia's A. Módica. Twelve league goals in 20 matches is a ridiculous return. The man is in the form of his life. If Defensa's defence, which has already shipped eight goals this season, can't get tight to him early, this game could be over before half-time.
Here's a surprising detail that most people will miss. F. Lencioni leads Gimnasia's assist chart with seven. Seven. That creativity from midfield is feeding Módica directly. This partnership is the engine of everything Gimnasia do going forward, and Defensa have no obvious answer to it based on the data.
On the other side, Defensa's creativity runs through J. Gutiérrez, who has five assists in 23 games. Solid, but not in the same league as what Gimnasia are producing. Their best hope is staying compact and grinding out something on the counter.
From a betting perspective, the odds on Gimnasia at 3.30 look genuinely generous given their form, their superior goal difference, and their head-to-head advantage. The draw at 2.90 is also worth considering given Defensa's tendency to grind out results. I'd be looking seriously at both as value plays.
My bold prediction: Módica scores before the hour mark, and Gimnasia win this 2-1. Again. Just like last time.
Second place defending their spot against a hungry chasing pack. Twelve goals scored, five conceded, and a striker who simply cannot stop scoring. Saturday night football in Argentina doesn't get much better than this.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| É. Banega | Argentina | 38 | Midfielder | 176 | 78 |
| D. Blanco | Argentina | 31 | Midfielder | 167 | 63 |
| J. López | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 75 |
| A. Molinas | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| D. Martínez | Paraguay | 28 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| D. Barbona | Argentina | 31 | Attacker | 174 | 78 |
| M. Borgogno | Argentina | 28 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 74 |
| L. Fernández | Argentina | 35 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| D. Cáceres | Paraguay | 28 | Defender | 176 | 65 |
| E. Amor | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 190 | 80 |
| E. Pereyra | Argentina | 27 | Midfielder | 172 | 68 |
| R. Botta | Argentina | 36 | Attacker | 175 | 65 |
| J. Gutiérrez | Uruguay | 24 | Attacker | 178 | 68 |
| C. Fiermarín | Uruguay | 28 | Goalkeeper | 189 | 72 |
| C. Pérez | Chile | 23 | Midfielder | 176 | 66 |
| F. Román | Paraguay | 27 | Defender | 180 | 76 |
| D. Fernández | Argentina | 25 | Defender | 178 | 75 |
| L. Souto | Argentina | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Miritello | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 183 | 78 |
| A. Hausch | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | 177 | 69 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Antonini | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | 179 | 73 |
| D. Mondino | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| B. Andrada | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 167 | n/a |
| N. Romano | Argentina | 26 | Attacker | 170 | n/a |
| L. Petruchi | Argentina | 28 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| T. Ortiz | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 182 | 79 |
| M. Vargas | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 168 | 66 |
| N. Linares | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| J. Álvarez | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| G. Guiffrey | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 182 | 74 |
| C. Rigamonti | Argentina | 39 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 90 |
| I. González | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 182 | 84 |
| E. Muñoz | Argentina | 35 | Defender | 185 | 78 |
| S. Rodríguez | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 171 | 73 |
| B. Armoa | Paraguay | 26 | Attacker | 179 | 67 |
| J. Franco | Paraguay | 34 | Defender | 176 | 71 |
| B. Ferreyra | Argentina | 29 | Attacker | 189 | 84 |
| U. Sánchez | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 167 | 63 |
| I. Sabatini | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Cingolani | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 172 | 68 |
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