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Velez Sarsfield vs Defensa Y Justicia Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.67 expected goals for Velez Sarsfield and 0.80 for Defensa Y Justicia, a combined total of 2.47. That distribution gives Velez Sarsfield the largest share of the 1X2 market at 58%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 45% for over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 58% favourite still loses or draws roughly 42% of the time.

Model pick

Velez Sarsfield to Win

58.1% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.67 – 0.80

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Velez Sarsfield win58%
Draw24%
Defensa Y Justicia win18%

Double chance 1X

82%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

42%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals45%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams to score45%

Correct score

  • 1–014.1%
  • 2–011.8%
  • 1–111.3%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 0–08.5%

Why the model likes this

  • Defensa Y Justicia away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Velez Sarsfield to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 58%, against 58% / 24% / 18% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.67 goals for Velez Sarsfield and 0.80 for Defensa Y Justicia, a combined 2.47 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 45% and both teams to score at 45%, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%.

Recent form

Velez Sarsfield

    Defensa Y Justicia

    • 2026-08-09T20:45:00.000Z · H vs Newells Old Boys · 2-1 (W)
    • 2026-08-01T21:00:00.000Z · A vs Estudiantes L.P. · 0-3 (L)
    • 2026-07-29T20:00:00.000Z · H vs Deportivo Riestra · 2-1 (W)
    • 2026-07-24T00:45:00.000Z · H vs Aldosivi · 1-1 (D)
    • 2026-07-16T21:45:00.000Z · A vs Racing Club · 1-4 (L)

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