Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia: match statistics
Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Unión Santa Fe played against Defensa y Justicia in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on October 10, 2026. Venue: Estadio 15 de Abril. Final score: 0:2.
Recent form
Unión Santa Fe has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Defensa y Justicia has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Unión Santa Fe scores 1.48 goals per game and allows 1.45. Defensa y Justicia scores 1.26 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 2.16 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Unión Santa Fe's games and 56% of Defensa y Justicia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 62% and 44%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 38% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Unión Santa Fe has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.41 per game. Unión Santa Fe takes 15.4 shots per game, while Defensa y Justicia takes 11.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Unión Santa Fe leads at halftime in 34% of its games and scores 0.90 goals per game after halftime. Defensa y Justicia leads at halftime in 37% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Unión Santa Fe's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (10 goals). For Defensa y Justicia, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.16 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 38% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 1.75 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
Unión Santa Fe have the home advantage: they win 46% of their matches at home, scoring an average of 1.69 goals and conceding 1.00, while Defensa y Justicia win 31% of their away matches and concede an average of 1.46 goals. The hosts also create more chances—their home xG is 2.04 compared with the visitors’ away xG of 1.34, while their average shots on target stand at 5.69 and 4.08, respectively. Recent form favors the visitors: they have taken 10 points from their last five matches and conceded just 3 goals, while Unión have collected 6 points and conceded 10. However, Defensa failed to score in 38% of their away matches, which, combined with the hosts’ 38% clean-sheet rate, boosts Unión’s chances of making their advantage in chance creation count. I’m backing a home win, although the visitors’ recent results mean a draw remains a realistic outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
Across the season, both teams scored in 57% and 54% of their matches, respectively, more often than the league average of 47%. Unión average 1.29 goals per game, while Defensa y Justicia average 1.23, so both have a genuine chance of finding the net. The hosts’ recent form also supports this scenario: over their last five matches, they scored an average of 1.8 goals but conceded 2.0, with both teams scoring in 80% of those games. However, caution is warranted: BTTS landed in just 20% of the visitors’ last five matches, and they failed to score in 38% of their games this season. The seasonal scoring frequencies and Unión’s defensive vulnerability give a slight lean towards BTTS - Yes, though it is not a strong pick.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The strongest pick is Under 3.5 goals: this line was not exceeded in 93% of Unión Santa Fe matches and 69% of Defensa y Justicia matches. The hosts concede an average of 0.93 goals per game this season, while the visitors score 1.23, which limits the projected goal tally for the away side. On the other hand, Defensa concede an average of 1.46 goals, giving Unión a chance to score one or two, though that does not necessarily lead to a game with at least 4 goals. Recent form raises the risk: the hosts’ last 5 matches averaged 3.8 goals, so the chosen line does not offer an unconditional edge. The projected total of 2.52 goals accounts for this increase but still supports an outcome below 3.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest signal is Defensa y Justicia taking the lead at the break and holding on to it until full time: the visitors led at half-time in 3 of their last 5 matches, while Unión were trailing at that stage in 2 of 5. Over this period, Defensa averaged 1.0 first-half goals and conceded none, whereas Unión averaged 0.4 goals scored and 0.6 conceded. The visitors have also won 3 of their last 5 matches, conceding an average of 0.6 goals per game; the hosts have lost 3 of 5 and conceded an average of 2.0 goals. However, the 2/2 pick is not a certainty, as Unión have averaged 1.71 points per game over the season compared with Defensa’s 1.23, and have been level at half-time in 50% of their matches. Despite this countervailing factor, the teams’ current form most strongly points to an early lead for the visitors and a victory at full time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Unión Santa Fe | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.29 |
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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Defensa y Justicia is 67% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Unión Santa Fe · 2 pts / game - Defensa y Justicia
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.
Unión Santa Fe is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.48 goals / game - Unión Santa Fe · 1.26 goals / game - Defensa y Justicia
Defensa y Justicia is 22% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.45 goals / game - Unión Santa Fe · 1.19 goals / game - Defensa y Justicia
Unión Santa Fe scores in 72% of games (21 of 29 games), while Defensa y Justicia keeps a clean sheet in 30% (8 of 27 games).
Defensa y Justicia scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 games), while Unión Santa Fe keeps a clean sheet in 17% (5 of 29 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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)
Over / Under - Unión Santa Fe
Over / Under - Defensa y Justicia
1st half
2nd half
Game 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 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.38 pts / game - Unión Santa Fe · 1.52 pts / game - Defensa y Justicia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Unión Santa Fe - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 34% of games and wins 34%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Defensa y Justicia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 0% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (10 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Unión Santa Fe
Defensa y Justicia
* 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 context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Unión Santa Fe | Liga | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.93 | 2.16 | ▲ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 47% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 62% | 38% | ▲ 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 33% | ▼ 30% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 60% | ▲ 70% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 93% | 73% | ▼ 70% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Unión Santa Fe's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses against Defensa y Justicia. Games average 1.75 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia?
The Primera División match finished Unión Santa Fe 0:2 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 Unión Santa Fe and Defensa y Justicia?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Unión Santa Fe won 1, Defensa y Justicia won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia?
Unión Santa Fe score 1.48 goals per game on average and Defensa y Justicia 1.26. The Primera División average is 2.16 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 38% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Unión Santa Fe's matches and 56% of Defensa y Justicia's.
What form are Unión Santa Fe and Defensa y Justicia in?
Over the last 5 games Unión Santa Fe have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Defensa y Justicia 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.