Match Summary
Union Santa Fe defeated Defensa Y Justicia 2:0. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2023. Goals were scored by M. Luna 74′ (pen.), J. Domina 90′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Union Santa Fe had 47% possession while Defensa Y Justicia held 53%. Union Santa Fe had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 2 (1 on target) for Defensa Y Justicia. Expected goals: Union Santa Fe 1.13 — Defensa Y Justicia 0.16. Union Santa Fe made 3 substitutions, Defensa Y Justicia made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Mauro Luna Diale 70′).
Match Events
Key match events between Union Santa Fe and Defensa Y Justicia — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: L. Aued
Match Statistics
Union Santa Fe had 47% possession against Defensa Y Justicia's 53%. Union Santa Fe registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Defensa Y Justicia managed 2 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 12–17.
Lineups
Union Santa Fe lined up in a 3-5-2 formation under C. González, while Defensa Y Justicia deployed a 4-3-3 under J. Vaccari.
Defensive Solidity
Union Santa Fe deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Defensa Y Justicia's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Union Santa Fe field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Defensa Y Justicia's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Union Santa Fe start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Defensa Y Justicia averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Age & Experience
The average age of Union Santa Fe's starting XI is 25.0 (youngest: E. Roldán (25), oldest: E. Roldán (25)), while Defensa Y Justicia average 24.0 (youngest: T. Schiavulli (22), oldest: D. Cáceres (27)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Union Santa Fe have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Defensa Y Justicia show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Union Santa Fe and Defensa Y Justicia have met 2 times — Union Santa Fe won 1, Defensa Y Justicia won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Union Santa Fe leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 3 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.50 per match (3 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–0 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026