Newell’s will take on Defensa y Justicia in an eagerly awaited match for the Fourth Round of the Apertura, scheduled to kick off at 22:15 (Argentina time) at the Coloso del Parque stadium.
Team Form Leading into the Match
Both teams are eager to get back on track, with Newell’s looking to recover from their recent defeat while Defensa y Justicia aims to capitalize on their last game’s draw.
Recent Form of Newell’s in the Apertura
Newell’s suffered a 0-2 loss against Boca Juniors at La Bombonera. In their last two matches, they have one draw and one loss, scoring a total of 2 goals but conceding 5.
Recent Form of Defensa y Justicia in the Apertura
Defensa y Justicia managed to secure a 0-0 draw against Estudiantes in their last outing. This season, they have recorded a win and a draw, having scored once while keeping a clean sheet.
The historical matchup sees Newell’s with one victory, while Defensa y Justicia has claimed three wins, alongside one draw in their recent encounters. Their last meeting in this tournament was on August 17, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
The referee officiating the match will be Felipe Viola.
Newell’s Upcoming Fixtures in the Apertura
Round 5: vs Dep. Riestra – February 16, 19:00 (Argentina time)
Round 6: vs Banfield – February 21, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Round 7: vs Estudiantes – February 25, 19:30 (Argentina time)
Round 8: vs Rosario Central – March 1, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Round 9: vs Vélez – March 6, 19:45 (Argentina time)
Defensa y Justicia’s Upcoming Fixtures in the Apertura
Round 5: vs Vélez – February 13, 22:15 (Argentina time)
Round 6: vs Belgrano – February 19, 17:15 (Argentina time)
Round 7: vs Platense – February 24, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Round 8: vs Lanús – March 1, 19:15 (Argentina time)
Round 9: vs Gimnasia (Mendoza) – March 5, 18:30 (Argentina time)
Match Times by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 22:15
Colombia and Peru: 20:15
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 19:15
Venezuela: 21:15