Primera División
Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia
Sat, 10 Oct 2026 - 01:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio 15 de Abril
Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia Prediction & Stats - Primera División 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia carries real history into this round of the Primera División.
The two sides meet on 10/10 (Saturday) at Estadio 15 de Abril, 01:45 (UK time).
Read the Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 09-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Unión Santa Fe the side to beat, with roughly 43% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Primera División odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Unión Santa Fe Preview
Unión Santa Fe reach this fixture 29 match into their Primera División. Here is where CA Unión stand:
In this competition
10 won, 7 drawn, 12 lost
1.28 points per game
43 scored, at 1.48 a game
42 conceded, at 1.45 a game
CA Unión, season-wide
11 won, 7 drawn, 13 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Cristian Alberto Tarragona, 14 goals
Most assists: Julián Palacios, 8 assists
Recent results — Unión Santa Fe
02/10/2026 20:30
19/09/2026 15:45
12/09/2026 19:00
07/09/2026 20:15
28/08/2026 18:00
Defensa y Justicia: how they are travelling
Defensa y Justicia come in 27 matches into their Primera División.
Here is what DyJ have produced:
In this competition
10 won, 10 drawn, 7 lost
1.48 points per game
34 scored, at 1.26 a game
32 conceded, at 1.19 a game
DyJ, season-wide
11 won, 10 drawn, 8 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: David Matías Barbona, 5 goals
Most assists: Juan Gutiérrez, 6 assists
Recent results — DyJ
03/10/2026 13:45
18/09/2026 17:00
11/09/2026 18:15
06/09/2026 16:00
31/08/2026 18:00
The head-to-head favours Defensa y Justicia
Defensa y Justicia have generally come out ahead of CA Unión in their recent meetings.
From 17 match(es):
Defensa y Justicia: 6 win(s)
Unión Santa Fe: 5 win(s)
Drawn: 6
That trend is worth factoring into the Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia prediction.
Form comparison Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Unión Santa Fe
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.28 |
| Home |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.69 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.94 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 46% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 2.69 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.69 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1 | 1.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 62% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 38% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 15% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 2.04 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.07 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Defensa y Justicia
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.48 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
1.71 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
L
|
1.23 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 43% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2.21 | 2.69 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.29 | 1.23 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 0.93 | 1.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 57% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 36% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 14% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.47 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.42 | 1.67 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia is a matchup that is as close as they come, with our analysis finding hardly anything to separate the two sides. And so, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
The 3.06 odds for a draw are quite favourable and would result in a substantial payout if the match does end in a stalemate.
👉 Prediction: Double Chance - 1X
Our betting recommendation is to take Unión Santa Fe to win or draw in the Double Chance market. This means that as long as Unión Santa Fe avoids defeat, the bet is successful—an outcome we think is very likely.
With the gap in quality between the two teams clear from recent performances, along with Unión Santa Fe’s strong home record, we don’t see them losing to Defensa y Justicia in this match.
Fixture information - Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia
Match: Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia
Competition: Primera División
Date: Saturday, 10/10/2026
Kick-off: 01:45 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio 15 de Abril
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Stats
The statistics for Unión Santa Fe vs Defensa y Justicia that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.69
League: 2.15
Both Teams to Score
59%
League: 47%
Over 1.5+
81%
League: 64%
Over 2.5+
53%
League: 38%
Cards
4.52
League: 5.07
Corners
8.78
League: 8.75
Home Team
Unión Santa Fe
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
W
W
|
1.28 |
| Home |
L
W
W
L
W
|
1.69 |
| Away |
L
L
W
L
L
|
0.94 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 34% | 46% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.93 | 2.69 | 3.13 |
| Scored | 1.48 | 1.69 | 1.31 |
| Conceded | 1.45 | 1 | 1.81 |
| Both Teams to Score | 62% | 62% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 38% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 28% | 15% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.7 | 2.04 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.07 | 1.67 |
Away Team
Defensa y Justicia
Argentina - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
L
|
1.48 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
1.71 |
| Away |
D
L
W
D
L
|
1.23 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 43% | 31% |
| Goals | 2.44 | 2.21 | 2.69 |
| Scored | 1.26 | 1.29 | 1.23 |
| Conceded | 1.19 | 0.93 | 1.46 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 57% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 30% | 36% | 23% |
| Failed To Score | 26% | 14% | 38% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.41 | 1.47 | 1.34 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.42 | 1.67 |
Corners
8.69 / Match
+2% Corners / Match
Defensa y Justicia received +2% more corners than Unión Santa Fe in the Primera División
8.86 / Match
Boca Juniors
(1)
Independiente
(6)
Talleres Córdoba
(4)
Instituto
(2)
Sarmiento
(2)
Aldosivi
(4)
San Lorenzo
(1)(3)
San Lorenzo
(1)
Central Córdoba SdE
(5)
Gimnasia Mendoza
(4)
Lanús
(6)
Platense
(0)
Belgrano
(9)
Vélez Sarsfield
Cards
2.41 / Match
+14% Cards / Match
Unión Santa Fe received +14% more cards than Defensa y Justicia in the Primera División
2.11 / Match
Boca Juniors
(5)
Independiente
(2)
Talleres Córdoba
(2)
Instituto
(1)
Sarmiento
(1)
Aldosivi
(1)
San Lorenzo
(4)(2)
San Lorenzo
(4)
Central Córdoba SdE
(1)
Gimnasia Mendoza
(1)
Lanús
(3)
Platense
(2)
Belgrano
(3)
Vélez Sarsfield
Goals Scored
1.48 / Match
+17%
Unión Santa Fe is +17% better in terms of goals scored
1.26 / Match
Boca Juniors
(0)
Independiente
(1)
Talleres Córdoba
(1)
Instituto
(3)
Sarmiento
(4)
Aldosivi
(3)
San Lorenzo
(0)(3)
San Lorenzo
(2)
Central Córdoba SdE
(2)
Gimnasia Mendoza
(0)
Lanús
(1)
Platense
(2)
Belgrano
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
Goals Conceded
1.45 / Match
+18%
Unión Santa Fe condeded +18% more goals than Defensa y Justicia
1.19 / Match
Boca Juniors
(3)
Independiente
(2)
Talleres Córdoba
(2)
Instituto
(2)
Sarmiento
(1)
Aldosivi
(1)
San Lorenzo
(1)(0)
San Lorenzo
(2)
Central Córdoba SdE
(0)
Gimnasia Mendoza
(1)
Lanús
(0)
Platense
(1)
Belgrano
(1)
Vélez Sarsfield
Primera División Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentinos Juniors
|
30 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 36 | 24 | 12 | 57 | 1.9 |
| 2 |
Belgrano
|
31 | 15 | 10 | 6 | 36 | 23 | 13 | 55 | 1.77 |
| 3 |
Rosario Central
|
30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 28 | 9 | 53 | 1.77 |
| 4 |
Independiente Rivadavia
|
28 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 45 | 31 | 14 | 52 | 1.86 |
| 5 |
Boca Juniors
|
28 | 13 | 11 | 4 | 41 | 23 | 18 | 50 | 1.79 |
| 6 |
River Plate
|
30 | 15 | 4 | 11 | 42 | 29 | 13 | 49 | 1.63 |
| 7 |
Vélez Sarsfield
|
28 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 35 | 24 | 11 | 49 | 1.75 |
| 8 |
Gimnasia La Plata
|
29 | 14 | 5 | 10 | 36 | 37 | -1 | 47 | 1.62 |
| 9 |
Instituto
|
27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 34 | 25 | 9 | 46 | 1.7 |
| 10 |
Estudiantes
|
28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 32 | 19 | 13 | 44 | 1.57 |
| 11 |
Huracán
|
29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 31 | 24 | 7 | 44 | 1.52 |
| 12 |
Lanús
|
28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 31 | 26 | 5 | 41 | 1.46 |
| 13 |
Independiente
|
28 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 36 | 35 | 1 | 41 | 1.46 |
| 14 |
Defensa y Justicia
|
27 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 40 | 1.48 |
| 15 |
Unión Santa Fe
|
29 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 43 | 42 | 1 | 37 | 1.28 |
| 16 |
Barracas Central
|
27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 23 | 24 | -1 | 36 | 1.33 |
| 17 |
Gimnasia Mendoza
|
27 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 28 | 34 | -6 | 36 | 1.33 |
| 18 |
Racing Club
|
29 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 32 | 34 | -2 | 35 | 1.21 |
| 19 |
Sarmiento
|
26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 30 | 36 | -6 | 35 | 1.35 |
| 20 |
Talleres Córdoba
|
28 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 32 | -4 | 34 | 1.21 |
| 21 |
San Lorenzo
|
28 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 27 | -7 | 34 | 1.21 |
| 22 |
Tigre
|
27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 32 | 1.19 |
| 23 |
Newell's Old Boys
|
27 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 26 | 35 | -9 | 32 | 1.19 |
| 24 |
Banfield
|
27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 29 | 36 | -7 | 28 | 1.04 |
| 25 |
Atlético Tucumán
|
27 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 24 | 29 | -5 | 27 | 1 |
| 26 |
Platense
|
27 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 32 | -11 | 26 | 0.96 |
| 27 |
Central Córdoba SdE
|
27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 35 | -16 | 25 | 0.93 |
| 28 |
Deportivo Riestra
|
27 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 23 | -9 | 22 | 0.81 |
| 29 |
Aldosivi
|
27 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 36 | -18 | 16 | 0.59 |
| 30 |
Estudiantes Río Cuarto
|
27 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 11 | 39 | -28 | 11 | 0.41 |
Odds
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Argentinos Juniors
Rosario Central
Independiente Rivadavia
River Plate
Gimnasia La Plata
Estudiantes
Huracán
Barracas Central
Racing Club
Tigre
Newell's Old Boys
Banfield
Atlético Tucumán
Deportivo Riestra
Estudiantes Río Cuarto