Getting closer to the top teams is at stake when these two mid-table clubs battle it out. Both will be aiming to improve their league table standing, Newell's Old Boys in 10th and Defensa y Justicia in 16th place.
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Newell's Old Boys form and stats
Newell's Old Boys are steadily winning Superliga games and points here at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. 4 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat is the summary from 6 games.
Newell's Old Boys lost their last game at Talleres Córdoba (placed 9th) after a 0-1 scoreline. Before that game, the home loss against Gimnasia La Plata with the scoreline 0-4.
The Newell's Old Boys fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 10 goals in 6 league matches. Newell's Old Boys are not conceding a lot of goals here at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa in the league, averaging less than one per game. The total is 5 from 6 matches.
Defensa y Justicia form and stats
Defensa y Justicia have an excellent away record in the Superliga so far with 4-0-2 from 6 games.
Defensa y Justicia's last game was the home draw against Argentinos Juniors (0-0). Prior to that result Defensa y Justicia won their away game at San Lorenzo. The scoreline was 3-1.
Defensa y Justicia have scored 8 goals on their travels this season, from 6 away games in the league. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (5 so far).
Head 2 Head
Newell's Old Boys-Defensa y Justicia H2H statistics last four meetings regardless of arena: Newell's Old Boys 1 win, Defensa y Justicia 2 wins, 1 draw. 0 of these four matches had three or more goals (over 2,5).Top Goalscorers
  C. Lema 3 goals |  L. Albertengo 3 goals |   F. Márquez 3 goals |
Newell's Old Boys missing players
Defensa y Justicia missing players
| Newell's Old Boys | Defensa y Justicia | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 11 | 6 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 6 |
| 16 | 10 | 2 | Scored | S | 4 | 8 | 8 |
| 12 | 5 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 91% | 83% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 83% |
| 82% | 83% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 50% | 33% |
| 36% | 33% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 50% | 33% |
| 36% | 33% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 50% | 17% | 8% |
| 9% | 17% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 45% | 17% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 50% | 25% |
| 36% | 67% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 33% | 33% |
| 27% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 17% | 58% |
| 6 | 8.2 | 12 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 8.5 | 5.8 | 4.5 |
| 4 | 3.8 | 2 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 9 | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| 2.6 | 2.3 | 1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red Cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Defensa y Justicia have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Defensa y Justicia have won significantly more corners away than at home.
- Defensa y Justicia haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Newell's Old Boys have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded at home.
- Newell's Old Boys have won significantly more corners at home than away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Argentinos Juniors | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 25 |
| 2 | Lanús | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 25 |
| 3 | River Plate | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 24 |
| 4 | Boca Juniors | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 24 |
| 5 | Vélez Sarsfield | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21 |
| 6 | Racing Club | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 21 |
| 7 | Estudiantes | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 19 |
| 8 | Atlético Tucumán | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 19 |
| 9 | Talleres Córdoba | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 19 |
| 10 | Newell's Old Boys | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 18 |
| 11 | Arsenal de Sarandi | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 17 |
| 12 | Independiente | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | -1 | 17 |
| 13 | Rosario Central | 12 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 16 |
| 14 | Unión Santa Fe | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | -3 | 16 |
| 15 | San Lorenzo | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | -5 | 16 |
| 16 | Defensa y Justicia | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | -3 | 14 |
| 17 | Huracán | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 14 |
| 18 | Central Cordoba SdE | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 13 |
| 19 | Colon | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 10 | -6 | 13 |
| 20 | Patronato | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -6 | 13 |
| 21 | Banfield | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -3 | 10 |
| 22 | Aldosivi | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 12 | -7 | 8 |
| 23 | Gimnasia La Plata | 12 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 8 | -4 | 7 |
| 24 | Godoy Cruz | 12 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 15 | -14 | 6 |