Belgrano vs Defensa y Justicia: match statistics
Belgrano vs Defensa y Justicia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Belgrano played Defensa y Justicia in Primera División (Argentina). The match was played on 23 August 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Belgrano: 4-1-0, 2.60 points/match. Defensa y Justicia: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Belgrano scores 1.20 and concedes 0.80 goals per match. Defensa y Justicia scores 1.13 and concedes 1.31. League average: 2.08 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Belgrano 40%, Defensa y Justicia 56%. Over 2.5: Belgrano 35%, Defensa y Justicia 38%. League level: BTTS 45%, Over 2.5 34%.
xG, shots and style
Belgrano has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.25. Belgrano: 11.7 shots per match, Defensa y Justicia: 9.9.
Match halves
Belgrano: half-time lead 20%, second-half goals 0.90. Defensa y Justicia: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.56.
Goals by minute
Belgrano: 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
Before this fixture, 4 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-2. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 50%.
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
Belgrano have a clearly superior season record, with 13 wins and just 5 defeats, while Defensa y Justicia have won 6 of their 21 matches. At home, the hosts average 1.42 goals scored and concede just 0.58, whereas the visitors allow opponents 1.50 goals per away match. Belgrano’s advantage is also evident in the quality of chances: their home xG stands at 1.39, with 1.06 xG conceded, while Defensa y Justicia have a negative away goal difference of -3 and 1.52 xG conceded. The hosts are also in better defensive form, having conceded only 2 goals in their last five matches, compared with 7 conceded by the visitors. A draw remains a realistic possibility given Defensa y Justicia’s 30% away draw rate, but Belgrano’s solidity at home points towards a home win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
A scenario with both teams scoring is slightly more likely, as Belgrano have recorded BTTS in 73% of their matches this season, well above the league average of 43%. The hosts average 1.09 goals, while Defensa y Justicia concede 1.50 away from home, giving Belgrano solid grounds to score. The visitors average 1.20 goals, compared with Belgrano’s 1.18 goals conceded, and their xG over the last five matches has risen to 1.87. Caution is warranted due to Belgrano’s excellent recent defensive form: they have conceded just 2 goals in five matches, while BTTS landed in only 20% of their games during that period. Nevertheless, the combination of the hosts’ high seasonal BTTS rate and the visitors’ defensive weakness, having conceded 7 goals in their last five matches, provides slight support for the BTTS - Yes pick.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The league profile favors a more cautious scenario, with an average of just 2.07 goals per match and the 2.5-goal line being exceeded in 35% of games. Belgrano have had at least four goals in only 9% of their matches, compared with 30% for Defensa y Justicia, providing clear support for a low-scoring outcome. The hosts have conceded just 2 goals in their last five matches, or 0.4 per game, despite their opponents creating chances worth an average of 1.43 xG. The visitors’ attack is capable of posing a threat, as shown by 1.87 xG across their last five appearances, but they scored only 1.2 goals per game during that period. The projected total of 2.18 goals leaves a substantial margin below four goals, making Under 3.5 the strongest pick.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Belgrano win at full-time, as the hosts were level after 45 minutes in 55% of their matches and kept a clean sheet before the break in 80% of their last five games. Belgrano have conceded just 0.4 goals per match recently, while Defensa y Justicia have allowed opponents 1.4 goals per game, clearly strengthening the hosts’ prospects after the interval. The hosts have averaged 2.0 points per match over their last five league fixtures and won 60% of those games, compared with the visitors’ 1.6 points and 40% win rate. Belgrano are also creating higher-quality chances, with an average xG of 1.50 against 1.29 for their opponents, while Defensa concede an average of 1.52 xG. Therefore, an even start should more often turn into a decisive advantage for the hosts by full-time.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Belgrano | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 30% | 37% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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.
Belgrano is 6% better for: goals scored per match.
1.2 goals / match - Belgrano · 1.13 goals / match - Defensa y Justicia
Belgrano is 64% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.8 goals / match - Belgrano · 1.31 goals / match - Defensa y Justicia
Belgrano scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 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 Belgrano keeps a clean sheet in 50% (10 of 20 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 - Belgrano
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 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.1 pts / match - Belgrano · 1.25 pts / match - Defensa y Justicia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Belgrano - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 20% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
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 | 1.20 | 3.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +7 |
| 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 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Belgrano
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
| Belgrano | Liga | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.00 | 2.08 | ▲ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 45% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 35% | 34% | ▲ 38% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 34% | ▼ 31% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 55% | 61% | ▲ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | • 70% | 71% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (4): Belgrano 1 - 1 - 2 Defensa y Justicia. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Belgrano vs Defensa y Justicia?
The Primera División match finished Belgrano 1:2 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 Belgrano and Defensa y Justicia?
In the last 4 head-to-head matches Belgrano won 1, Defensa y Justicia won 2 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Belgrano vs Defensa y Justicia?
Belgrano score 1.20 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 40% of Belgrano's matches and 56% of Defensa y Justicia's.
What form are Belgrano and Defensa y Justicia in?
Over the last 5 games Belgrano have a 4-1-0 record (2.60 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 Belgrano vs Defensa y Justicia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Belgrano vs Defensa y Justicia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.