CA Independiente vs CSyD Defensa y Justicia, Superliga Argentina 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
CA Independiente vs CSyD Defensa y Justicia — Superliga Argentina .
- CA Independiente 27 games · 40 pts (2026/26)
- CSyD Defensa y Justicia 27 games · 32 pts (2026/26)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucuman | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Córdoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanus | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Córdoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junín | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Aug | CA Rosario Central | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 Aug | Racing Club | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Jul | CA Platense | A | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Jul | CA Patronato | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Jul | Estudiantes de La Plata | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug | CA Independiente | A | 0–0 | D |
| 16 Aug | CA Sarmiento de Junín | H | 4–2 | W |
| 09 Aug | CA Aldosivi | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Aug | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | H | 3–2 | W |
| 28 Jul | CA Velez Sarsfield | A | 0–0 | D |
| 25 Jul | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| CA Independiente | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #21 |
| 40 | Points | 32 |
| 27 | Played | 27 |
| 9 / 13 / 5 | W / D / L | 7 / 11 / 9 |
| 25 | Scored | 27 |
| 17 | Conceded | 33 |
| +8 | GD | -6 |
| 1.48 | PPG | 1.19 |
| 33% | Win % | 26% |
Key Stats
29%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
CA Independiente this season
CA Independiente this season
25%
Clean Sheets
CSyD Defensa y Justicia this season
CSyD Defensa y Justicia this season
CA Independiente are 7th (40 pts). CSyD Defensa y Justicia are 21st (32 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
CA Independiente
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/2
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/3
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
0-15
2/2
16-30
2/5
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
CA Independiente
| Gabriel Avalos | 11 G | 5 A |
| Matias Abaldo | 5 G | 1 A |
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
| Juan Gutierrez | 4 G | 3 A |
| Aaron Molinas | 3 G | 4 A |
| Ayrton Portillo | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' CA Independiente have kicked off against CSyD Defensa y Justicia. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Julio Falcioni might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both CA Independiente and CSyD Defensa y Justicia are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' CSyD Defensa y Justicia receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 15.
- 16' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Nicolas Tripichio.
- 21' The home supporters are growing impatient. CA Independiente must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 26' CSyD Defensa y Justicia receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 26.
- 27' Rodrigo Contreras was booked on 27.
- 29' Alan Velasco has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 29.
- 34' Juan Manuel Insaurralde has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 19 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' Poor challenge from Kevin Gutierrez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' Francisco Pizzini has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 48' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 53' That is a Yellow card for CSyD Defensa y Justicia. Hugo Silva will be fuming at that decision.
- 57' Poor challenge from Alexis Soto. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 62' It looks like no one’s ball. CSyD Defensa y Justicia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 65' Time for substitution for CSyD Defensa y Justicia. Gabriel Hachen is replaced by Braian Rivero.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Braian Rivero is booked for CSyD Defensa y Justicia — Yellow card on 65.
- 70' CA Independiente currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 75' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 76' The CA Independiente bench stirs into life. Alan Velasco is withdrawn and Gaston Togni gets his opportunity.
- 79' CSyD Defensa y Justicia ring the changes. Rodrigo Contreras has done his job and it is now time for Lucas Barrios to step up.
- 82' Domingo Blanco is having his name booked by the referee on 82.
- 87' Another change for CA Independiente made on 87 minute. Sebastian Palacios leaves to be changed by Brian Martinez.
- 88' It is a substitution in CSyD Defensa y Justicia team. Walter Bou is replaced by Miguel Merentiel on 88 minute.
- 90' Fresh legs for CA Independiente! Tomas Pozzo comes on to replace Andres Roa.
- 90' The referee shows CA Independiente player a Red card on 90.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
CA Independiente Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
7
Andres Roa ↓ Tomas Pozzo 90'
- 23
- 24
- 18
- 15
- 34
-
10
Alan Velasco ↓ Gaston Togni 76'
- 3
- 1
- 33
Bench
-
11
Gaston Togni ↑ 76'
- 4
- 13
-
30
Brian Martinez ↑ 87'
- 27
-
35
Tomas Pozzo ↑ 90'
- 32
- 26
- 31
- 22
- 36
Coach
Julio Falcioni
CSyD Defensa y Justicia Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Walter Bou ↓ Miguel Merentiel 88'
- 13
- 14
- 22
- 27
- 29
- 33
- 2
-
19
Gabriel Hachen ↓ Braian Rivero 65'
- 31
- 11
Bench
- 10
-
23
Braian Rivero ↑ 65'
- 30
-
8
Lucas Barrios ↑ 79'
-
9
Miguel Merentiel ↑ 88'
- 1
- 15
- 16
- 24
- 45
- 44
- 34
Coach
Sebastián Beccacece
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Fernandez | 2 |
| Adonis Frias | 2 |
| Gabriel Avalos | 1 |
| Maximiliano Gutierrez | 1 |
| Lautaro Millan | 1 |
| Aaron Molinas | 1 |
| Nicolas Fernandez | 1 |
| Sebastian Palacios | 1 |
Head to Head
CA Independiente Form
2021-08-21
CA Independiente
0–0
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
D
2021-08-14
CA Rosario Central
1–2
CA Independiente
W
2021-08-08
CA Independiente
1–0
Racing Club
W
2021-07-31
CA Platense
1–1
CA Independiente
D
2021-07-28
CA Independiente
2–0
CA Patronato
W
2021-07-25
Estudiantes de La Plata
0–1
CA Independiente
W
CSyD Defensa y Justicia Form
2021-08-21
CA Independiente
0–0
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
D
2021-08-16
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
4–2
CA Sarmiento de Junín
W
2021-08-09
CA Aldosivi
1–0
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
L
2021-08-01
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
3–2
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
W
2021-07-28
CA Velez Sarsfield
0–0
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
D
2021-07-25
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
1–2
CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.89
CA Independiente xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.36
CSyD Defensa y Justicia xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 86% + Under — clean sheet likely 80%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.25
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 1.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 2.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 3.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
CA Independiente or Draw
84%
Draw or CSyD Defensa y Justicia
53%
CA Independiente or CSyD Defensa y Justicia
63%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
23.9%
2 – 0
10.5%
1 – 1
10.2%
0 – 1
8.7%
2 – 1
4.4%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 2
1.7%
0 – 2
1.6%
3 – 1
1.4%
2 – 2
0.9%
4 – 0
0.7%
Asian Handicap — CA Independiente
| Handicap | CA Independiente covers | Push | CSyD Defensa y Justicia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 12% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 29% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 11% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
CA Independiente keeps clean sheet
70%
✓
CSyD Defensa y Justicia keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

