Independiente vs Defensa y Justicia predictions, Apr 18, 2026

Apr 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Argentinian Liga Profesional, on Saturday,

Independiente

Defensa y Justicia

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As CA Independiente prepares to host Defensa y Justicia on April 18, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent form. Independiente has secured 2 wins in their last 5 outings, demonstrating resilience, yet they will need to enhance their consistency to challenge for a stronger position in the league. Their home ground advantage plays a pivotal role, where they often exhibit more aggressive tactics and heightened performance levels.

On the other hand, Defensa y Justicia has displayed a stronger form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. This performance indicates a cohesive unit significantly benefiting from effective attacking play and solid defensive organization. Their ability to exploit counter-attacking opportunities could be crucial in this matchup, especially against a potentially vulnerable Independiente defense.

Bookmakers favor Independiente with odds of 1.66 for a home win, reflecting a 53.1% probability in analysis models. However, with Defensa y Justicia offering intriguing odds of 5.25 for an away victory and a 18.2% win probability, the match presents an element of unpredictability. As they both strive for crucial points in the Liga Profesional, fans can expect a tightly contested battle that could swing either way.

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Independiente
54.7%		 Draw
27.2%		 Defensa y Justicia
18.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 1.75 3.5 4.85
MarathonBet 1.73 3.42 5.09 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 1.7 3.3 5
Pinnacle 1.71 3.50 5.32

Latest Results

11.04.26 Boca Juniors – CA Independiente – 1:1
04.04.26 CA Independiente – Racing Club de Avellaneda – 1:0
27.03.26 CA Independiente – Atenas Río Cuarto – 4:2
21.03.26 CA Independiente – Talleres de Córdoba – 1:2
16.03.26 Instituto Córdoba – CA Independiente – 2:1		 06.04.26 Instituto Córdoba – Defensa y Justicia – 2:0
01.04.26 Defensa y Justicia – Chaco For Ever – 2:1
21.03.26 Defensa y Justicia – Unión Santa Fe – 2:0
16.03.26 San Lorenzo – Defensa y Justicia – 2:5
12.03.26 Defensa y Justicia – Central Córdoba de Santiago del Estero – 1:1

Facts

  • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga Profesional (Apertura ~ Play Offs: 1/8~finals))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Independiente won 1.
  • Recent performances by Independiente have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Defensa y Justicia is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Defensa y Justicia may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Independiente is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Independiente won 7 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 11:10. (average 0.6:0.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Independiente won 4 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 6:7. (average 0.6:0.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.06.24 Defensa y Justicia – CA Independiente – 0:0
    19.02.23 CA Independiente – Defensa y Justicia – 0:2
    20.07.22 Defensa y Justicia – CA Independiente – 2:1
    20.08.21 CA Independiente – Defensa y Justicia – 0:0
    18.04.21 CA Independiente – Defensa y Justicia – 1:0

    Standings

    Apertura

    Group A

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Estudiantes L.P 13 7 3 3 16:7 9 24
    2 Velez Sarsfield 12 6 4 2 14:9 5 22
    3 Boca Juniors 13 5 6 2 15:8 7 21
    4 Union de Santa Fe 13 5 4 4 19:14 5 19
    5 Defensa y Justicia 12 4 7 1 15:10 5 19
    6 Lanus 12 5 4 3 17:14 3 19
    7 Independiente 13 4 6 3 19:16 3 18
    8 Talleres Cordoba 12 5 3 4 12:11 1 18
    9 San Lorenzo 12 4 5 3 12:12 0 17
    10 Instituto 13 5 2 6 14:15 -1 17
    11 Platense 12 3 6 3 6:7 -1 15
    12 Gimnasia Mendoza 12 3 3 6 9:15 -6 12
    13 Central Cordoba 12 3 3 6 6:15 -9 12
    14 Newells Old Boys 12 2 3 7 10:23 -13 9
    15 Dep. Riestra 13 0 7 6 3:10 -7 7

    Group B

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Ind. Rivadavia ✔ 13 9 2 2 23:13 10 29
    2 River Plate 12 7 2 3 17:9 8 23
    3 Argentinos Jrs 13 6 5 2 14:10 4 23
    4 Belgrano 13 6 4 3 13:12 1 22
    5 Rosario Central 12 6 3 3 14:10 4 21
    6 Barracas Central 13 5 4 4 13:12 1 19
    7 Racing Club 12 5 3 4 15:11 4 18
    8 Tigre 12 4 5 3 16:12 4 17
    9 Huracan 12 4 5 3 12:9 3 17
    10 Sarmiento Junin 12 5 1 6 10:12 -2 16
    11 Gimnasia L.P 12 4 2 6 13:18 -5 14
    12 Banfield 12 4 1 7 14:16 -2 13
    13 Atl. Tucuman 12 2 3 7 13:18 -5 9
    14 Aldosivi 13 0 6 7 3:14 -11 6
    15 Estudiantes Rio Cuarto 13 1 2 10 4:19 -15 5

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