Defensa y Justicia vs Argentinos Jrs

In the context of a hectic season, Defensa y Justica took a breather last Saturday, when they secured three massive points by beating Belgrano 2-1 away thanks to Aaron Molinas’ goal in the 86th minute. El Halcon made it two victories and one draw across their last four league games, along with a single defeat, but they remain occupying the penultimate spot of the Liga Profesional table on 19 points. In fact, Pablo De Muner’s men remain out of the continental spots in the aggregate table, trailing the last qualifying berth by four points. Defensa remain unbeaten in their last five at home, winning three and drawing two in that time. Winger Nicolas Palavecino returns from suspension on Thursday. In addition, David Barbona is back after several months on the sidelines.

Argentinos Juniors fans will have felt satisfied last Friday, when their team put up a good fight against league leaders Velez Sarsfield and secured a 1-1 home draw thanks to Fernando Meza’s goal in the 94th minute. However, El Bicho claimed a single victory across their last six matches in this competition, drawing three and losing two, to accumulate 23 points. This irregular campaign is just enough to stay occupying the last Copa Sudamericana berth in the aggregate table. In fact, Argentinos managed just two points from the last 30 on offer as the visiting side. Francis Mac Allister is suspended for Thursday after reaching the yellow-card limit. The same can be said about right back Kevin Coronel. who saw a red card against Velez Sarsfield.

Defensa has shown signs of being alive lately especially at home where they’ve got their best results. Argentinos will have some missings like defender Coronel and midfielders Ferreyra, McAllister and Rodriguez, so with these odds I have to bet on the hosts.

BET: Defensa y Justicia DNB @ 1.95