In the upcoming clash at the Tito Tomaghello stadium, Defensa y Justicia will face Platense today at 20:00 (Argentina time) for the 8th round of the Clausura tournament.
Current Form of the Teams
The home team, Defensa y Justicia, aims to build on their recent success, having achieved victory in their last match. On the other hand, Platense is desperate for points after suffering defeat in their previous outing.
Recent Performances of Defensa y Justicia
Defensa y Justicia recently secured a 2-1 win against Belgrano. Despite some inconsistent results, with just 1 win, 1 loss, and 2 draws in their last four games, they enter this match in a positive spirit thanks to their latest triumph. Over these matches, they conceded 5 goals while managing to score 6.
Recent Performances of Platense
In contrast, Platense is coming off a 1-3 loss against Godoy Cruz. Their recent form has been shaky, with only 1 win and 3 draws in their last four matches, scoring 4 goals but letting in 5.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, the last five encounters between these two teams show Defensa y Justicia with 2 wins, Platense with 2 wins, and 1 match ending in a draw. Their most recent meeting was on March 4, where Defensa y Justicia triumphed 1-0 in the Argentina Apertura tournament.
Referee
Juan Pafundi will officiate the match today.
Upcoming Fixtures
Defensa y Justicia:
- Matchday 9: vs Estudiantes, September 22 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs Boca Juniors, September 27 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 11: vs Tigre, Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 12: vs Argentinos Juniors, Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 13: vs Unión, Date and time to be confirmed
Platense:
- Matchday 9: vs Lanús, September 19 – 21:15 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs San Martín (SJ), September 26 – 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 11: vs Atlético Tucumán, Date and time to be confirmed
- Matchday 12: vs Dep. Riestra, Date and time to be confirmed
Match Schedule per Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 20:00
- Colombia and Peru: 18:00
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 17:00
- Venezuela: 19:00