Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente Prediction and Betting Tips | Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 15
Liga Profesional Argentina · Monday 2 November 2026 · 22:00 UTC · Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello, Florencio Varela · updated 2026-10-25
Defensa y Justicia welcome Independiente to Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello in Florencio Varela in Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 15 action on Monday 2 November 2026, kick-off 22:00 UTC.
Defensa y Justicia have played 30 matches in Liga Profesional Argentina this season, scoring 1.3 and conceding 1.1 goals a game and winning 40% of them. At home they average 1.2 goals scored and 0.9 conceded over 15 matches, with a 50% win rate. Independiente have played 30 matches in Liga Profesional Argentina this season, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.2 goals a game and winning 37% of them. Away from home they average 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded over 16 matches, with a 55% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Defensa y Justicia are narrow favourites at 46%, with the draw at 28% and Independiente at 26%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Defensa y Justicia 1.46, Independiente 1.05.
- Over 2.5 goals: 46% · both teams to score: 51%.
- Most likely score: 2–1 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (30 and 30 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Defensa y Justicia: form and key numbers
In style Defensa y Justicia play long and direct.
- Expected goals: 1.21 a match created, 1.07 conceded (goals minus xG: +1.7).
- Shots: 12.3 a match, 4.6 on target.
- Possession: 52.2% on average.
- Clean sheets: 30% of matches (56% at home).
- Both teams scored in 53% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.2 a match.
- Discipline: 1.9 yellow cards a match, 7.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.86.
Independiente: form and key numbers
In style Independiente play long and direct, are strong in the air, take players on.
- Expected goals: 1.06 a match created, 1.17 conceded (goals minus xG: +5.3).
- Shots: 12.9 a match, 3.8 on target.
- Possession: 52.1% on average.
- Clean sheets: 30% of matches (44% away).
- Both teams scored in 57% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.6 a match.
- Discipline: 2.3 yellow cards a match, 5.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.79.
Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente: season averages side by side
| Defensa y Justicia | Per match this season | Independiente |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Matches | 30 |
| 1.3 | Goals scored | 1.2 |
| 1.1 | Goals conceded | 1.2 |
| 1.21 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.06 |
| 1.07 | xG conceded | 1.17 |
| 12.3 | Shots | 12.9 |
| 4.6 | On target | 3.8 |
| 52.2 | Possession % | 52.1 |
| 30% | Clean sheets % | 30% |
| 53% | Both teams scored % | 57% |
| 4.2 | Corners | 5.6 |
| 1.9 | Yellow cards | 2.3 |
| 6.86 | Average rating | 6.79 |
Players to watch
Defensa y Justicia
- Demián Domínguez LB · Defensive full-back · Moneyball Score 60 · Reads the game, Hard to dribble past (top 1% of his position)
- Maximiliano Porcel AMF · Creator · Moneyball Score 56 · Big-chance creator, Creator (top 15% of his position)
Independiente
- Juan Fedorco CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 48 · Dominant in the air, Duel winner (top 4% of his position)
- Santiago Montiel RWF · Classic winger · Moneyball Score 43 · Crosser, Dribbler (top 23% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Damián Fernández
Damián Fernández, 25 · Defensa y Justicia · CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 49
Damián Fernández, 25, plays as a centre-back for Defensa y Justicia in the Argentine Liga Profesional. Strongest for his role in tackles and clearances. Weakest in passes. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- CB · Centre-back Natural, 49
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 3.03 / 90 | 97% |
| Clearances | 7.89 / 90 | 83% |
| Duels won | 6.40 / 90 | 81% |
| Aerial duels won | 2.73 / 90 | 62% |
| Long balls | 2.94 / 90 | 55% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★ Stopper Centre-back
- ★★★ Box defender Centre-back
- ★★½ Inverted full-back Full-back
Scout's notes: Ball-winner, Box defender, Duel winner.
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Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente prediction
Defensa y Justicia should have more of the ball; Defensa y Justicia go long and direct; Independiente are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 2.5 goals - 1.46 for Defensa y Justicia and 1.05 for Independiente - with over 2.5 goals at 46% and both teams scoring at 51%. Defensa y Justicia have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Defensa y Justicia 2-1 Independiente
Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente betting tips
- Tip 1: Defensa y Justicia win or draw (double chance) 74% between them
- Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals 54% by the model, 2.52 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 16.2 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 8.5 corners 9.7 corners a match between them
Statistical leanings from the data, not certainties. 18+ only, where betting is legal; never stake more than you can afford to lose.
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Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente: questions and answers
When is Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente?
Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente is on Monday 2 November 2026, kick-off 22:00 UTC, in Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 15.
Where is Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente played?
At Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello, Florencio Varela, Defensa y Justicia's home ground.
Who will win Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente?
Defensa y Justicia are the favourites: Defensa y Justicia 46%, draw 28%, Independiente 26%. Our prediction is Defensa y Justicia 2-1 Independiente.
Who is the player to watch in Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente?
Damián Fernández of Defensa y Justicia: a stopper with a Moneyball Score of 49 against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Defensa y Justicia vs Independiente?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.5 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 46%.
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