Defensa y Justicia vs Central Córdoba predictions, Mar 12, 2026

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On March 12, 2026, Defensa y Justicia will host Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero in an intriguing clash in the Argentinian Liga Profesional. Both teams are entering this match with similar forms, having each clinched just one victory in their last five outings, indicating a challenging period for both sides.

Defensa y Justicia’s recent struggles suggest issues in converting possession into goals, as they have failed to capitalize on key opportunities. Their tactical approach emphasizes a solid defensive structure, but they’ll need to find more creativity in the final third to break down Central Córdoba’s backline.

Central Córdoba, on the other hand, also appears to be searching for form, with their attack lacking the clinical touch required to secure three points regularly. While they boast pace on the wings and resilience in midfield, they will be wary of Defensa’s organized defense, particularly in away games where they seem to falter under pressure.

Bookmakers show Defensa as the slight favorites at odds of 1.91, reflecting a probability of 48.7% for a home win. However, with both teams struggling, the match remains finely poised, and a draw at odds of 4.1 could be a realistic outcome. Overall, fans can expect a closely contested match with uncertain results.

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Defensa y Justicia 48.2%

Draw 30.3%

Central Córdoba 21.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.97	3.1	4.58
	1.98	3.05	4.4
	1.97	3.06	4.29	Watch and Bet
	1.91	3	4.2
	1.96	3.12	4.42
	1.89	3.2	4.3

Latest Results

01.03.26 Defensa y Justicia – CA Lanús – 1:1 24.02.26 CA Platense – Defensa y Justicia – 0:0 20.02.26 Defensa y Justicia – Belgrano de Cordoba – 1:1 13.02.26 Defensa y Justicia – Vélez Sársfield – 1:1 07.02.26 Newells Old Boys – Defensa y Justicia – 2:3

28.02.26 CA Independiente – Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – 2:0 24.02.26 Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – Talleres de Córdoba – 2:0 21.02.26 Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – CA Tigre – 0:0 15.02.26 Instituto Córdoba – Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – 2:0 11.02.26 Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – Gimnasia Jujuy – 2:3 penalties

Facts

A meeting between a mid-table team and the outsider will take place in this match (ranked 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 12).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Defensa y Justicia won 1.

Defensa y Justicia has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Central Córdoba‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

In this match, Defensa y Justicia is considered a favorite.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Defensa y Justicia won 2 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 13:18. (average 1.2:1.6).

Including home matches between the teams, Defensa y Justicia won 1 match, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 7:8. (average 1.4:1.6).

Latest Head To Head

28.07.25 Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – Defensa y Justicia – 2:1 03.02.25 Defensa y Justicia – Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – 2:1 11.08.24 Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – Defensa y Justicia – 2:0 20.02.24 Defensa y Justicia – Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – 1:1 23.09.23 Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – Defensa y Justicia – 2:1

Standings

Apertura

Group A

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Velez Sarsfield	8	5	3	0	9:4	5	18
2	Estudiantes L.P	8	4	3	1	7:3	4	15
3	Union de Santa Fe	8	4	2	2	11:5	6	14
4	Independiente	8	3	4	1	11:7	4	13
5	Platense	8	3	4	1	5:3	2	13
6	Boca Juniors	8	3	3	2	9:5	4	12
7	San Lorenzo	8	3	3	2	7:5	2	12
8	Defensa y Justicia	8	2	6	0	7:5	2	12
9	Talleres Cordoba	8	3	2	3	8:9	-1	11
10	Lanus	7	2	3	2	9:12	-3	9
11	Instituto	8	2	2	4	9:10	-1	8
12	Central Cordoba	8	2	2	4	3:6	-3	8
13	Gimnasia Mendoza	8	2	2	4	5:10	-5	8
14	Dep. Riestra	8	0	5	3	2:5	-3	5
15	Newells Old Boys	8	0	2	6	5:16	-11	2

Group B

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Ind. Rivadavia	8	5	2	1	12:8	4	17
2	Tigre	8	4	3	1	14:7	7	15
3	Belgrano	8	4	3	1	10:7	3	15
4	Rosario Central	8	4	2	2	10:6	4	14
5	Huracan	8	3	3	2	8:7	1	12
6	Racing Club	8	3	2	3	11:9	2	11
7	River Plate	8	3	2	3	8:8	0	11
8	Gimnasia L.P	8	3	2	3	9:10	-1	11
9	Banfield	8	3	1	4	9:9	0	10
10	Argentinos Jrs	6	2	3	1	4:3	1	9
11	Barracas Central	8	2	3	3	6:7	-1	9
12	Sarmiento Junin	8	3	0	5	6:9	-3	9
13	Atl. Tucuman	8	1	2	5	9:13	-4	5
14	Estudiantes Rio Cuarto	8	1	1	6	3:12	-9	4
15	Aldosivi	7	0	3	4	2:8	-6	3

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