On 03.05.2026, the football world will be watching Gimnasia M. and Defensa Y Justicia compete in the Liga Profesional Argentina. Both teams are equally matched, making the upcoming game a highlight of the season. Our in-depth analysis focuses on the strategies, key players, and recent performances of Gimnasia M. and Defensa Y Justicia. Make sure to review our prediction—it’s crafted to enhance your understanding of the game dynamics and could be the key to making a successful bet on either Gimnasia M. or Defensa Y Justicia.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anual 2026 | |||||||
| 1 | Independ. Rivadavia | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 28/14 | 33 |
| 2 | River Plate | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 22/11 | 29 |
| 3 | Argentinos JRS | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17/12 | 29 |
| 4 | Estudiantes L.P. | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 17/7 | 28 |
| 5 | Boca Juniors | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 20/8 | 27 |
| 6 | Velez Sarsfield | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 17/11 | 27 |
| 7 | Rosario Central | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 19/15 | 27 |
| 8 | Talleres Cordoba | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 16/12 | 25 |
| 9 | Huracan | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18/13 | 24 |
| 10 | Lanus | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 18/15 | 23 |
| 11 | Belgrano Cordoba | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 13/13 | 23 |
| 12 | Gimnasia L.P. | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 17/19 | 23 |
| 13 | San Lorenzo | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 13/12 | 22 |
| 14 | Independiente | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 22/19 | 21 |
| 15 | Barracas Central | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 14/13 | 21 |
| 16 | Union Santa Fe | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23/19 | 20 |
| 17 | Racing Club | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 17/15 | 20 |
| 18 | Tigre | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17/14 | 19 |
| 19 | Defensa Y Justicia | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17/19 | 19 |
| 20 | Sarmiento Junin | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 13/16 | 19 |
| 21 | Instituto Cordoba | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15/17 | 18 |
| 22 | Platense | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 10/13 | 16 |
| 23 | Gimnasia M. | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12/21 | 16 |
| 24 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10/19 | 16 |
| 25 | Banfield | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15/18 | 15 |
| 26 | Newells Old Boys | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14/26 | 14 |
| 27 | Atletico Tucuman | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 14/20 | 11 |
| 28 | Deportivo Riestra | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5/12 | 10 |
| 29 | Aldosivi | 15 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 5/18 | 7 |
| 30 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 5/22 | 5 |
| Promedios 2026 | |||||||
| 1 | Boca Juniors | 0 | 0/0 | 156 | |||
| 2 | River Plate | 0 | 0/0 | 152 | |||
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 0 | 0/0 | 143 | |||
| 4 | Racing Club | 0 | 0/0 | 143 | |||
| 5 | Rosario Central | 0 | 0/0 | 140 | |||
| 6 | Argentinos JRS | 0 | 0/0 | 139 | |||
| 7 | Estudiantes L.P. | 0 | 0/0 | 133 | |||
| 8 | Huracan | 0 | 0/0 | 133 | |||
| 9 | Lanus | 0 | 0/0 | 132 | |||
| 10 | Talleres Cordoba | 0 | 0/0 | 131 | |||
| 11 | Independiente | 0 | 0/0 | 131 | |||
| 12 | Independ. Rivadavia | 0 | 0/0 | 122 | |||
| 13 | Barracas Central | 0 | 0/0 | 119 | |||
| 14 | Union Santa Fe | 0 | 0/0 | 119 | |||
| 15 | San Lorenzo | 0 | 0/0 | 118 | |||
| 16 | Defensa Y Justicia | 0 | 0/0 | 115 | |||
| 17 | Deportivo Riestra | 0 | 0/0 | 110 | |||
| 18 | Belgrano Cordoba | 0 | 0/0 | 109 | |||
| 19 | Gimnasia L.P. | 0 | 0/0 | 109 | |||
| 20 | Platense | 0 | 0/0 | 108 | |||
| 21 | Tigre | 0 | 0/0 | 107 | |||
| 22 | Instituto Cordoba | 0 | 0/0 | 105 | |||
| 23 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 0 | 0/0 | 100 | |||
| 24 | Newells Old Boys | 0 | 0/0 | 96 | |||
| 25 | Atletico Tucuman | 0 | 0/0 | 95 | |||
| 26 | Gimnasia M. | 0 | 0/0 | 16 | |||
| 27 | Banfield | 0 | 0/0 | 91 | |||
| 28 | Sarmiento Junin | 0 | 0/0 | 89 | |||
| 29 | Aldosivi | 0 | 0/0 | 40 | |||
| 30 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 0 | 0/0 | 5 | |||
| Apertura, Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Estudiantes L.P. | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 17/7 | 28 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 20/8 | 27 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 17/11 | 27 |
| 4 | Talleres Cordoba | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 16/12 | 25 |
| 5 | Lanus | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 18/15 | 23 |
| 6 | San Lorenzo | 15 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 13/12 | 22 |
| 7 | Independiente | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 22/19 | 21 |
| 8 | Union Santa Fe | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 23/19 | 20 |
| 9 | Defensa Y Justicia | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 17/19 | 19 |
| 10 | Instituto Cordoba | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 15/17 | 18 |
| 11 | Platense | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 10/13 | 16 |
| 12 | Gimnasia M. | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12/21 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10/19 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 14/26 | 14 |
| 15 | Deportivo Riestra | 15 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 5/12 | 10 |
Key Player Statistics: Gimnasia M. vs Defensa Y Justicia
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independ. Rivadavia | Gimnasia M. | 26.04.2026 | 5-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Lanus | 21.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Gimnasia Y Tiro | 15.04.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Gimnasia M. | 12.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Velez Sarsfield | 03.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Gimnasia M. | 21.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Estudiantes L.P. | 18.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Gimnasia M. | 12.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Boca Juniors | Gimnasia M. | 28.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Gimnasia M. | Independiente | 25.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Boca Juniors | 24.04.2026 | 0-4 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Independiente | Defensa Y Justicia | 19.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Talleres Cordoba | 13.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Defensa Y Justicia | 07.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Chaco For Ever | 02.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Union Santa Fe | 21.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | San Lorenzo | Defensa Y Justicia | 16.03.2026 | 2-5 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 12.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Defensa Y Justicia | Lanus | 02.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Platense | Defensa Y Justicia | 24.02.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Gimnasia M. VS Defensa Y Justicia
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Gimnasia M. vs Defensa Y Justicia
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Gimnasia M. vs Defensa Y Justicia
htmlThere's something brewing in Mendoza, and I think this Liga Profesional clash between Gimnasia M. and Defensa y Justicia is far more fascinating than the odds suggest.
Let's start with the home side. Gimnasia M. are a team of genuine contradictions right now. They beat Vélez 3-2 at home and held Boca to a draw away. But then they shipped five goals at Independiente Rivadavia just days ago. Five. That's not a blip — that's a warning sign.
Here's what you need to watch for, though. At home, Gimnasia are a different animal. Three of their last four home Liga games produced a result, and their most creative weapon, F. Lencioni, has racked up five assists in just 14 matches. That's elite playmaking for this level. When he's on, this team flows.
Defensa y Justicia arrive in worse shape than their price implies. Four defeats in their last five Liga games, including a humiliating 4-0 home loss to Boca and a 3-1 drubbing at Independiente. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that they're a solid mid-table side — right now, they're leaking confidence faster than they're leaking goals.
Here's the surprising statistical insight that casual bettors might miss. Defensa have drawn six of their last fourteen league games. Six. That's an almost mechanical tendency to share points, particularly in away fixtures where they seem to settle for survival. At odds of 2.88, the Draw market carries genuine value, especially given Gimnasia's own inconsistency.
Tactically, the key battle is Lencioni against Defensa's disciplined but card-prone midfield. R. Botta already has a red and three yellows this season. S. Sosa has a red too. If Lencioni gets at them early, someone could be walking before the hour mark — and that's a card market worth exploring.
My bold prediction: Gimnasia win 1-0 or 2-1 in a scrappy, tense game decided by a set piece or moment of individual quality. But if you want the smarter bet, I'd back both teams under 2.5 goals combined with a Gimnasia win in a same-game parlay. The value is there.
Sunday night in Mendoza. The hosts need points. The visitors need a lifeline. Something has to give — and I believe the home faithful will have reason to celebrate before the final whistle.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Petruchi | Argentina | 27 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| N. Linares | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 72 |
| J. Álvarez | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| C. Rigamonti | Argentina | 39 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 90 |
| I. González | Argentina | 28 | Defender | 182 | 84 |
| S. Rodríguez | Argentina | 28 | 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 | 27 | Midfielder | 167 | 63 |
| L. Cingolani | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 172 | 68 |
| M. Recalde | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| T. O'Connor | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 173 | 72 |
| F. Lencioni | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | ||
| F. Saavedra | Argentina | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Paredes | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 188 | 81 |
| J. Ceballos | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | 161 | 61 |
| A. Módica | Italy | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Carrera | Argentina | 22 | Defender | 188 | 78 |
| V. Simoni | Argentina | 22 | Attacker | 185 | 81 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| É. Banega | Argentina | 37 | Midfielder | 176 | 78 |
| J. López | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 186 | 75 |
| D. Martínez | Paraguay | 28 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| D. Barbona | Argentina | 31 | Attacker | 174 | 78 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 22 | Attacker | 177 | 69 |
| L. Amadé | Argentina | 26 | Goalkeeper | 192 cm | 88 kg |
| Lenny Lobato | Brazil | 25 | Attacker | 174 | 70 |
| A. Portillo | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | 182 | 72 |
| A. Osorio | Argentina | 23 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| E. Lucero | Argentina | 20 | Defender | 179 | 77 |
| S. Sosa | Argentina | 21 | Midfielder | 175 | 71 |
| Mateo Aguiar | Argentina | 19 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| N. Roselli | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Gimnasia M. vs Defensa Y Justicia match odds
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