San Lorenzo vs Defensa y Justicia: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to an even match with a slight edge for the hosts. San Lorenzo show solid home form with a 50% win rate and just a 25% loss rate at their own stadium, averaging 1.5 goals per game. Defensa y Justicia remain undefeated this season (0 losses); however, as many as 50% of their away games end in a draw, confirmed by a streak of 5 consecutive draws in recent outings. The visitors are characterized by defensive solidity, boasting 75% clean sheets on the road and conceding an average of only 0.5 goals, but they are limited offensively (averaging 1 goal, 50% of matches without scoring). Given San Lorenzo's advantage in ball possession (55% vs 49%) and higher xG (1.39 vs 0.92), the hosts have a chance to win, yet the visitors' defensive organization and drawing streak suggest that shared points are the most likely scenario.
San Lorenzo vs Defensa y Justicia: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
San Lorenzo played Defensa y Justicia in Primera División (Argentina). The match was played on 16 March 2026. Final score: 2:5.
Current form
San Lorenzo: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match. Defensa y Justicia: 0-5-0, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
San Lorenzo scores 0.89 and concedes 0.67 goals per match. Defensa y Justicia scores 0.89 and concedes 0.67. League average: 1.96 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: San Lorenzo 33%, Defensa y Justicia 56%. Over 2.5: San Lorenzo 11%, Defensa y Justicia 11%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 32%.
xG, shots and style
Defensa y Justicia has higher xG: 1.18 vs 1.09. San Lorenzo: 9.0 shots per match, Defensa y Justicia: 9.2.
Match halves
San Lorenzo: half-time lead 11%, second-half goals 0.78. Defensa y Justicia: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33.
Goals by minute
San Lorenzo: 76-90+ (3 goals). Defensa y Justicia: 31-45+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 1.96 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 32%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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
Statistical analysis points to an even match with a slight edge for the hosts. San Lorenzo show solid home form with a 50% win rate and just a 25% loss rate at their own stadium, averaging 1.5 goals per game. Defensa y Justicia remain undefeated this season (0 losses); however, as many as 50% of their away games end in a draw, confirmed by a streak of 5 consecutive draws in recent outings. The visitors are characterized by defensive solidity, boasting 75% clean sheets on the road and conceding an average of only 0.5 goals, but they are limited offensively (averaging 1 goal, 50% of matches without scoring). Given San Lorenzo's advantage in ball possession (55% vs 49%) and higher xG (1.39 vs 0.92), the hosts have a chance to win, yet the visitors' defensive organization and drawing streak suggest that shared points are the most likely scenario.
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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
| San Lorenzo | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.13 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.25 |
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.
San Lorenzo is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - San Lorenzo · 1 pts / match - 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.
San Lorenzo scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while Defensa y Justicia keeps a clean sheet in 44% (4 of 9 matches).
Defensa y Justicia scores in 67% of matches (6 of 9 matches), while San Lorenzo keeps a clean sheet in 56% (5 of 9 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 - San Lorenzo
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 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - San Lorenzo · 1.67 pts / match - Defensa y Justicia
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
San Lorenzo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 11% of matches and wins 33%. 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 33% of matches and wins 22%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
San Lorenzo
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
| San Lorenzo | Liga | Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 1.56 | 1.96 | ▼ 1.56 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 46% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 11% | 32% | ▼ 11% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 56% | 35% | ▲ 44% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 33% | 57% | ▼ 44% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 78% | 71% | ▼ 44% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: San Lorenzo 1 - 0 - 0 Defensa y Justicia. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of San Lorenzo vs Defensa y Justicia?
The Primera División match finished San Lorenzo 2:5 Defensa y Justicia. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before San Lorenzo vs Defensa y Justicia?
San Lorenzo score 0.89 goals per game on average and Defensa y Justicia 0.89. The Primera División average is 1.96 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 33% of San Lorenzo's matches and 56% of Defensa y Justicia's.
What form are San Lorenzo and Defensa y Justicia in?
Over the last 5 games San Lorenzo have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Defensa y Justicia 0-5-0 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for San Lorenzo vs Defensa y Justicia?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for San Lorenzo vs Defensa y Justicia: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.