Defensa y Justicia vs Argentinos Jrs Prediction & Betting Tips (10 October)

Defensa y Justicia host Argentinos Juniors in a pivotal Torneo Betano clash, with both sides riding the momentum of recent victories and eyeing a top-four finish. Our prediction leans toward a 2-1 home win, built on tactical trends and player form.

Defensa y Justicia, under the guidance of coach Mariano Soso, are fresh off a morale-boosting 2-1 win over Boca Juniors, where striker Abiel Osorio netted a brace. That result pushed them to fourth in the standings with 15 points, and they return to Estadio Norberto Tomaghello with confidence. However, they’ll be without Aaron Molinas and César Pérez due to injury, which may force Soso to tweak his midfield setup. The team has shown a consistent pattern of scoring and conceding—nine goals for and nine against in their last eight matches—making a 2-1 scoreline a statistically sound forecast.

Argentinos Juniors, led by coach Pablo Guede, are just one point behind in seventh place and enter this fixture on a two-match winning streak. Their latest triumph was a 2-0 away win over Aldosivi, where Giuliano Cerato and Hernán López Muñoz found the net. With Luciano Sánchez sidelined, Guede will rely on his midfield trio to control possession, something they did effectively with 70% ball control in their last outing. Their defensive record is slightly stronger than Defensa’s, conceding only six goals in their last eight games, but they’ve also shown vulnerability on the road.

Historically, this matchup has leaned slightly toward Argentinos, with three wins in their last five meetings. However, Defensa’s home advantage and recent attacking form tilt the balance. Expect Osorio to be a key figure again, exploiting spaces behind Argentinos’ backline. With both teams capable of scoring and the hosts eager to solidify their top-four status, a 2-1 win for Defensa y Justicia is not just plausible—it’s the most likely outcome based on current dynamics.