Liga Profesional· Apertura - 15· Libertadores de America
Independiente
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Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 18 April 2026 · Kick-off
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More Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Defensa Y Justicia +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Defensa Y Justicia or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Independiente +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 64% | 1.56 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 64% | 1.57 | - |
| 1XIndependiente or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 58% | 1.72 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 42% | 2.38 | - |
| 2Defensa Y Justicia to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 36% | 2.74 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 36% | 2.78 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Defensa Y Justicia -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 30% | 3.37 | - |
| 1Independiente to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Independiente -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.80 | - |
Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia preview & analysis
Match preview
Independiente host Defensa Y Justicia in the Liga Profesional (Apertura - 15) at Libertadores de America on Saturday, 18 April 2026, with kick-off at 22:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Independiente have won 2, Defensa Y Justicia have won 2 and 2 ended level. Those games averaged 1.2 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Defensa Y Justicia narrow favourites: Independiente 23%, draw 38%, Defensa Y Justicia 39%. We expect around 3.3 goals (1.3 - 2.0 in expected goals), with 64% for over 2.5 and 64% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Liga Profesional table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
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| 1 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | +12 | 31 |
| 2 |  Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | +13 | 30 |
| 3 |  Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | +6 | 28 |
| 4 |  Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | +4 | 26 |
| 5 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | +4 | 24 |
| 6 |  Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | +3 | 24 |
| 7 |  San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 22 |
| 8 |  Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | +4 | 21 |
| 9 |  Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 10 | Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | -3 | 19 |
| 11 |  Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -8 | 19 |
| 12 |  Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -5 | 16 |
| 13 |  Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | -10 | 16 |
| 14 |  Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -12 | 15 |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -7 | 11 |
Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia?
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Defensa Y Justicia are favourites. Our model gives Independiente a 23% chance of winning, Defensa Y Justicia 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia?
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We rate both teams to score at 64%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia kick off?
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Independiente vs Defensa Y Justicia kicks off at 22:30 UTC on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at Libertadores de America, Avellaneda.
