Defensa y Justicia is gearing up to play host to Estudiantes tomorrow at 19:45 (Argentina time) as they clash in what promises to be an intense Matchday 3 encounter of the Apertura.
How Both Teams Arrive
Both sides come into this match following victories in their last outings, making the anticipation for this match even greater. With both teams eager to maintain their momentum, a fiercely competitive game is expected with neither willing to concede easily.
Recent Form of Defensa y Justicia
Recently, Defensa y Justicia emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win over Dep. Riestra, showcasing their strong defensive capabilities.
Recent Form of Estudiantes
On the flip side, Estudiantes arrives with a slight edge, having triumphed over Boca Juniors with a scoreline of 2-1, which highlights their attacking prowess.
In their last five encounters, the local team has recorded two wins, while the visitors have also notched two victories. One match ended in a draw. Their most recent face-off in this tournament occurred on September 22 during the Primera Fase of the Argentina 2025 Clausura, where Estudiantes claimed a 1-0 victory.
Match Official
Ariel Penel has been appointed as the referee for this matchup.
Upcoming Fixtures for Defensa y Justicia
- Matchday 4: vs Newell’s, February 7 – 22:15 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 5: vs Vélez, February 13 – 22:15 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 6: vs Belgrano, February 19 – 17:15 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 7: vs Platense, February 24 – 17:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 8: vs Lanús, March 1 – 19:15 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Fixtures for Estudiantes
- Matchday 4: vs Dep. Riestra, February 9 – 19:15 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 5: vs Gimnasia, February 15 – 17:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 6: vs Sarmiento, February 20 – 18:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 7: vs Newell’s, February 25 – 19:30 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 8: vs Vélez, March 2 – 19:15 (Argentina time)
Match Timing in Different Time Zones
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 19:45 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 17:45 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 16:45 hours
- Venezuela: 18:45 hours
Fans from all around can expect a thrilling contest as both Defensa y Justicia and Estudiantes look to build on their recent successes.