Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match with a slight edge for a draw. Newell's Old Boys are in poor home form (0% wins in home matches, 100% draws), yet they create more chances (on average 12 shots, 4 on target) and have a better xG (1.53 vs 0.96). Defensa y Justicia are unbeaten away (50% wins, 50% draws, 100% clean sheets), but they adopt a very defensive approach (averaging 0.5 goals per game). The hosts cannot win at home but do not lose either, which, coupled with the visitors' defensive stance, suggests another draw. The key will be whether Newell's can capitalize on their possession advantage (51%) and xG, or if Defensa's solid defense (0 goals conceded away) will once again keep a clean sheet.
Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Newell's Old Boys play Defensa y Justicia in Primera División (Argentina). The match date is 8 February 2026 at 02:15. Final score: 2:3.
Current form
Newell's Old Boys: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match. Defensa y Justicia: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Newell's Old Boys scores 0.94 and concedes 1.69 goals per match. Defensa y Justicia scores 1.13 and concedes 1.31. League average: 2.08 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Newell's Old Boys 56%, Defensa y Justicia 56%. Over 2.5: Newell's Old Boys 38%, Defensa y Justicia 38%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Newell's Old Boys has higher xG: 1.29 vs 1.25. Newell's Old Boys: 10.5 shots per match, Defensa y Justicia: 9.9.
Match halves
Newell's Old Boys: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.63. Defensa y Justicia: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Newell's Old Boys: 76-90+ (9 goals). Defensa y Justicia: 0-15 (4 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.08 goals per match, BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 0-1-2. Average goals 1.33, BTTS 33%.
Match description
Statistical analysis points to a closely contested match with a slight edge for a draw. Newell's Old Boys are in poor home form (0% wins in home matches, 100% draws), yet they create more chances (on average 12 shots, 4 on target) and have a better xG (1.53 vs 0.96). Defensa y Justicia are unbeaten away (50% wins, 50% draws, 100% clean sheets), but they adopt a very defensive approach (averaging 0.5 goals per game). The hosts cannot win at home but do not lose either, which, coupled with the visitors' defensive stance, suggests another draw. The key will be whether Newell's can capitalize on their possession advantage (51%) and xG, or if Defensa's solid defense (0 goals conceded away) will once again keep a clean sheet.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Newell's Old Boys | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.31 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Goals— how 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.
Defensa y Justicia is 20% better for: goals scored per match.
0.94 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys · 1.13 goals / match - Defensa y Justicia
Defensa y Justicia is 29% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.69 goals / match - Newell's Old Boys · 1.31 goals / match - Defensa y Justicia
Newell's Old Boys scores in 63% of matches (10 of 16 matches), while Defensa y Justicia keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 matches).
Defensa y Justicia scores in 69% of matches (11 of 16 matches), while Newell's Old Boys keeps a clean sheet in 13% (2 of 16 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Newell's Old Boys
Over / Under — Defensa y Justicia
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Defensa y Justicia is 18% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / match - Newell's Old Boys · 1.25 pts / match - Defensa y Justicia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Newell's Old Boys - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Defensa y Justicia - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -6 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goli). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Newell's Old Boys
Defensa y Justicia
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Newell's Old Boys | Liga | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.63 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 56% | 45% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 38% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 34% | ▼ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Newell's Old Boys 0 - 1 - 2 Defensa y Justicia. Average goals 1.33, both teams scored in 33% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia?
The Primera División match finished Newell's Old Boys 2:3 Defensa y Justicia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Newell's Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Newell's Old Boys won 0, Defensa y Justicia won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia?
Newell's Old Boys score 0.94 goals per game on average and Defensa y Justicia 1.13. The Primera División average is 2.08 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 34% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Newell's Old Boys's matches and 56% of Defensa y Justicia's.
What form are Newell's Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia in?
Over the last 5 games Newell's Old Boys have a 2-3-0 record (1.80 points per game) and Defensa y Justicia 0-0-5 (0.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia?
The statistical background for Newell's Old Boys vs Defensa y Justicia — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.