Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia: match statistics
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Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Vélez Sarsfield plays Defensa y Justicia in Primera División (Argentina). The game is scheduled for August 17, 2026.
Recent form
Vélez Sarsfield has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Defensa y Justicia has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses, with 0.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Vélez Sarsfield scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 0.76. Defensa y Justicia scores 1.13 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 2.08 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 47% of Vélez Sarsfield's games and 56% of Defensa y Justicia's. The Over 2.5 rates are 24% and 38%, compared with league averages of 45% for BTTS and 34% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Vélez Sarsfield has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.25 per game. Vélez Sarsfield takes 12.7 shots per game, while Defensa y Justicia takes 9.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Vélez Sarsfield leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.59 goals per game after halftime. Defensa y Justicia leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Vélez Sarsfield's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (6 goals). For Defensa y Justicia, it is minutes 0-15 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.08 goals. Both teams score in 45% of games, and 34% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Vélez Sarsfield | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 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 games and season record, overall, at home and away.
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 7% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Vélez Sarsfield · 1.13 goals / game - Defensa y Justicia
Vélez Sarsfield is 72% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.76 goals / game - Vélez Sarsfield · 1.31 goals / game - Defensa y Justicia
Vélez Sarsfield scores in 76% of games (13 of 17 meczów), while Defensa y Justicia keeps a clean sheet in 31% (5 of 16 meczów).
Defensa y Justicia scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Vélez Sarsfield keeps a clean sheet in 41% (7 of 17 meczów).
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 - Vélez Sarsfield
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.
Vélez Sarsfield is 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - Vélez Sarsfield · 1.25 pts / game - Defensa y Justicia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Vélez Sarsfield - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 41%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Defensa y Justicia - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 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 |
* 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 0-15 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (4 goals). 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 from completed games this season.
Game profile
Vélez Sarsfield
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
| Vélez Sarsfield | Liga | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.82 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 47% | 45% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 24% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 34% | ▼ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 65% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Vélez Sarsfield's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Defensa y Justicia. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Vélez Sarsfield and Defensa y Justicia play?
Vélez Sarsfield face Defensa y Justicia on August 17, 2026 in Primera División. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Vélez Sarsfield and Defensa y Justicia?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Vélez Sarsfield won 1, Defensa y Justicia won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia?
Vélez Sarsfield score 1.06 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 47% of Vélez Sarsfield's matches and 56% of Defensa y Justicia's.
What form are Vélez Sarsfield and Defensa y Justicia in?
Over the last 5 games Vélez Sarsfield have a 1-3-1 record (1.20 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 Vélez Sarsfield vs Defensa y Justicia?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.