Argentina - Primera DivisiónData current as of September 01, 2026

Defensa y Justicia vs Unión Santa Fe: match statistics

135%(2.75)
X40%(3.00)
225%(2.70)

Defensa y Justicia display an extremely defensive stance at home, drawing all of their last five home matches (form: ddddd), resulting in a 100% draw rate at their own stadium. The hosts are very difficult to beat at home (0% losses), but they also rarely win (0% wins), indicating a very cautious style of play. Unión Santa Fe are in better overall form (wwwdd in their last 5 matches, 2.2 points per game), however, they are considerably more susceptible to conceding goals away from home (averaging 1.8 goals conceded per match). A key factor is that Defensa have not lost any home match this season and consistently play for a draw, while Unión have a balanced away record (40% wins, 40% losses, 20% draws). Considering the hosts' incredible draw streak and the visitors' solid, though not dominant, form, the most likely outcome is a share of the points.

Defensa y Justicia vs Unión Santa Fe: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Defensa y Justicia played against Unión Santa Fe in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 2:0.

Recent form

Defensa y Justicia has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Unión Santa Fe has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.

Scoring records

Defensa y Justicia scores 1.30 goals per game and allows 0.80. Unión Santa Fe scores 1.60 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.00 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 60% of Defensa y Justicia's games and 50% of Unión Santa Fe's. The Over 2.5 rates are 20% and 50%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 32% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Unión Santa Fe has the higher season xG average, 1.68 to 1.20 per game. Defensa y Justicia takes 9.4 shots per game, while Unión Santa Fe takes 15.6.

First-half and second-half trends

Defensa y Justicia leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. Unión Santa Fe leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.70 after halftime.

When the teams score

Defensa y Justicia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Unión Santa Fe, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Primera División games average 2.00 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 32% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Defensa y Justicia display an extremely defensive stance at home, drawing all of their last five home matches (form: ddddd), resulting in a 100% draw rate at their own stadium. The hosts are very difficult to beat at home (0% losses), but they also rarely win (0% wins), indicating a very cautious style of play. Unión Santa Fe are in better overall form (wwwdd in their last 5 matches, 2.2 points per game), however, they are considerably more susceptible to conceding goals away from home (averaging 1.8 goals conceded per match). A key factor is that Defensa have not lost any home match this season and consistently play for a draw, while Unión have a balanced away record (40% wins, 40% losses, 20% draws). Considering the hosts' incredible draw streak and the visitors' solid, though not dominant, form, the most likely outcome is a share of the points.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

0 : 0
First half
2 : 0
Second half

Game stats

36Possession (%)64
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
10Shots19
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
6Shots on target4
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
1.26xG2.07
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
5Corners6
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
28Dangerous attacks83
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
9Fouls12
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
4Cards3
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
1.3Goals scored / game1.6
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0.8Goals allowed / game1
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
50%Average possession46%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
3.8Shots on target / game4.9
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

9.4Shots per game15.6
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
3.8Shots on target4.9
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
13.8%Shot conversion10.3%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
50%Possession46%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
1.2xG for1.68
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
1.43xG against1.3
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

Shooting quality

Defensa y Justicia: Efficient finishingUnión Santa Fe: Attacking
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
Accuracy (shots on target)40%31%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.130.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.33

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Unión Santa Fe is 57% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Defensa y Justicia · 2.2 pts / game - Unión Santa Fe

Defensa y Justicia
DDDDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
30% W70% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-7-0
1.60 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-4-0
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-5-0
Last 5 at home
0-5-0
DDDDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.40Opponent xG: 1.39BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 20%
Unión Santa Fe
WWWDD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
40% W40% R20% P
Season (W-D-L)
4-4-2
1.60 pts / game · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-2-0
2.20 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
2-1-2
Last 5 away
2-1-2
LLWWD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.2Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.54Opponent xG: 1.48BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Unión Santa Fe is 23% better for: goals scored per game.

1.3 goals / game - Defensa y Justicia · 1.6 goals / game - Unión Santa Fe

Defensa y Justicia is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.8 goals / game - Defensa y Justicia · 1 goals / game - Unión Santa Fe

Defensa y Justicia scoring profile: strong

Defensa y Justicia scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 meczów), while Unión Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 meczów).

Unión Santa Fe scoring profile: strong

Unión Santa Fe scores in 70% of games (7 of 10 meczów), while Defensa y Justicia keeps a clean sheet in 40% (4 of 10 meczów).

13Goals scored (season)16
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
8Goals conceded (season)10
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
2.1Average goals per game2.6
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
8Goals scored (last 5)11
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
5Goals conceded (last 5)7
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

How often they score at least...

70%1 goal70%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
20%2 goals40%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
20%3 goals30%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
10%4 goals20%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

How often they concede at least...

60%1 goal60%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
20%2 goals20%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0%3 goals10%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0%4 goals10%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

60%
Defensa y Justicia - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.6 of 10 meczów
46%
League average

Goal patterns

10%BTTS at half-time10%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0%BTTS in both halves10%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
20%Scored in both halves40%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

BTTS and goal count

20%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS10%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
80%BTTS - last 580%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

1st half

50%Min. 1 goal before half-time60%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
30%Min. 2 goals before half-time30%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time10%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

2nd half

50%Min. 1 goal after half-time80%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
40%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
20%Min. 3 goals after half-time10%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Unión Santa Fe is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.8 pts / game - Defensa y Justicia · 1.9 pts / game - Unión Santa Fe

Defensa y Justicia - half-time state
40% leading60% draw0% trailing
Unión Santa Fe - half-time state
50% leading40% draw10% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.8Points per game (1st half)1.9
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0.7Goals scored (1st half)0.9
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0.1Goals conceded (1st half)0.2
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0.8Average goals (1st half)1.1
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
90%Clean sheet before half-time80%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
50%No goal before half-time50%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per game (2nd half)1.1
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0.6Goals scored (2nd half)0.7
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
0.7Goals conceded (2nd half)0.8
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
1.3Average goals (2nd half)1.5
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
50%Clean sheet after half-time40%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe
60%No goal after half-time40%
Defensa y JusticiaUnión Santa Fe

Defensa y Justicia - second-half results

10% W70% R20% P
18
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
10
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.80
PPG before half-time
Lead holding75%

Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 30%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.6

Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Unión Santa Fe - second-half results

20% W50% R30% P
19
Half-time points
9
Half-time goals
+7
Goal difference (1st half)
11
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.90
PPG before half-time
Lead holding80%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 40%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime+0.6

Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Defensa y Justicia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.401.40
Goals scored / game0.61.0
Goals allowed / game0.20.8
Average goals per game0.81.8
1 goal40%60%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal60%40%
Goal difference+2+1
Half-time: 20% leading - 80% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 80% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3
Unión Santa Fe - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.601.00
Goals scored / game1.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.21.2
Average goals per game1.62.0
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet80%20%
No goal20%20%
Goal difference+6-2
Half-time: 80% leading - 20% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 7

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Defensa y Justicia
ScoredConceded
2
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
4
1
31-45
1
2
46-60
3
1
61-75
2
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.

Unión Santa Fe
ScoredConceded
4
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
4
2
31-45
2
5
46-60
3
1
61-75
2
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.35
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
118%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
55%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-29%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
49%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
9%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 11 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Defensa y Justicia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.23
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.73
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.10
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.63
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
113%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
94%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.20
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
15% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 15% come in the first quarter-hour.
15%

Unión Santa Fe

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.38
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.22
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.08
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.30
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
188%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
87%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.60
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 25% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).

Teams vs league

Defensa y JusticiaLigaUnión Santa Fe
Average goals per game 2.102.00 2.60
Both teams scored 60%46% 50%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 20%32% 50%
Clean sheets 40%35% 40%
Goal before half-time 50%58% 60%
Goal after half-time 50%70% 80%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.00
Average goals per game
46%
Both teams scored
32%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
35%
Clean sheets
1.15
Home goals / game
0.85
Away goals / game
+35%
Home attack advantage
+26%
Home defensive advantage
+18%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
58%
1 goal
21%
2 goals
4%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Unión Santa FeYellow cardBrahian Cuello
  2. Defensa y JusticiaYellow cardDamián Ariel Fernández
  3. Defensa y JusticiaRed cardRubén Alejandro Botta Montero
  4. Unión Santa FeYellow cardMatías Lisandro Mansilla
  5. Unión Santa FeYellow cardMauro Rodolfo Pittón
  6. Defensa y JusticiaYellow cardHéctor David Martínez
  7. Defensa y JusticiaSubstitutionOn: Julián Alejo LópezOff: Damián Ariel Fernández
  8. Defensa y JusticiaSubstitutionOn: Edison Luciano González RibeiroOff: Agustín Hausch
  9. Defensa y JusticiaSubstitutionOn: Jorge Darío Cáceres OvelarOff: Elías Pereyra
  10. Defensa y JusticiaGoalLucas SoutoAssist: Aaron Molinas
  11. Defensa y JusticiaGoalJuan Manuel Gutiérrez Freire
  12. Defensa y JusticiaSubstitutionOn: Esteban LuceroOff: Juan Manuel Gutiérrez Freire

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Defensa y Justicia's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss against Unión Santa Fe. Games average 1.67 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

CA Unión de Santa Fe
3 : 0
CSD Defensa y Justicia
CSD Defensa y Justicia
0 : 0
CA Unión de Santa Fe
Unión Santa Fe
0 : 2
Defensa y Justicia

FAQ

What was the result of Defensa y Justicia vs Unión Santa Fe?

The Primera División match finished Defensa y Justicia 2:0 Unión Santa Fe. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Defensa y Justicia and Unión Santa Fe?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Defensa y Justicia won 1, Unión Santa Fe won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Defensa y Justicia vs Unión Santa Fe?

Defensa y Justicia score 1.30 goals per game on average and Unión Santa Fe 1.60. The Primera División average is 2.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 60% of Defensa y Justicia's matches and 50% of Unión Santa Fe's.

What form are Defensa y Justicia and Unión Santa Fe in?

Over the last 5 games Defensa y Justicia have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Unión Santa Fe 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Defensa y Justicia vs Unión Santa Fe?

Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Defensa y Justicia vs Unión Santa Fe: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.