Low-scoring stalemate expected when Argentinos Juniors host Defensa y Justicia

Argentinos Juniors vs Defensa y Justicia - 24/06/2023

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Argentinos Juniors and Defensa y Justicia are separated by four points as they prepare to lock horns in the Argentine Primera Division this weekend.

With 20 games in the books, ninth-placed Argentinos Juniors trail seventh-placed  Defensa y Justicia, who remain 14 points shy of table-topping River Plate.

Can the hosts move to within one point of Defensa y Justicia? Or will the visitors extend their lead over Argentinos Juniors?

Argentinos Juniors head into this clash on a three-game winning streak, having claimed league victories over Atletico Platense and Velez Sarsfield, in addition to a Copa Libertadores win against Liverpool FC.

In the Primera Division, Argentinos Juniors have lost just two of their last seven matches, winning three of their previous five.

Better still, Argentinos Juniors have suffered only two defeats in nine home league clashes, picking up five wins and two draws along the way.

Given that each of Argentinos Juniors’ last four league games have produced under 1.5 goals, we could see a low-scoring encounter this weekend.

As for Defensa y Justicia, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to River Plate last time out, although that was only their second loss in 14 matches across all competitions.

Although Defensa y Justicia have won just one of their last six league outings, they have only suffered a couple of defeats in that time.

It is also worth noting that Defensa y Justicia boast the third-best defensive record in the Primera Division, having conceded 13 goals in 20 games.

Defensa y Justicia’s impressive defensive record will likely be another factor in the potential low-scoring nature of this weekend’s showdown.

Head-to-head: Argentinos Juniors have failed to win any of their last seven meetings with Defensa y Justicia, suffering five defeats in the process.

On top of that, Defensa y Justicia have won each of their previous four encounters with Argentinos Juniors, although three of those games dished up under 2.5 goals.

Team news: Argentinos Juniors are still without long-term absentee Lucas Ambrogio as the winger continues to recover from a ruptured cruciate ligament.

On the flip side, Defensa y Justicia have reported no fresh injury problems. Their danger man is Nicolas Fernandez, who has bagged 12 goals and three assists this season.

There is very little between Argentinos Juniors and Defensa y Justicia right now, meaning we should see a close-fought battle this weekend.

With that in mind, Forebet predicts that Argentinos Juniors and Defensa y Justicia will play out a low-scoring draw, with both teams netting under 1.5 goals.

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Ar1

Argentinos Juniors Defensa y Justicia 24/06/2023 02:30

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1 - 1

2.05

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3.30

1.85 3.30 4.00 no no no

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3 - 1(1 - 0)

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