Match Summary
Independ. Rivadavia defeated Defensa Y Justicia 1:0. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2024. Goals were scored by Franco Romero 7′ (pen.). 7 yellow cards were shown. Independ. Rivadavia had 32% possession while Defensa Y Justicia held 68%. Independ. Rivadavia had 6 shots (2 on target) compared to 15 (3 on target) for Defensa Y Justicia. Expected goals: Independ. Rivadavia 0.87 — Defensa Y Justicia 0.93. Independ. Rivadavia made 5 substitutions, Defensa Y Justicia made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Independ. Rivadavia and Defensa Y Justicia — 1 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
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Match Statistics
Independ. Rivadavia had 32% possession against Defensa Y Justicia's 68%. Independ. Rivadavia registered 6 shots (2 on target) while Defensa Y Justicia managed 15 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 4–3. Fouls committed: 17–6.
Lineups
Independ. Rivadavia lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under A. Berti, while Defensa Y Justicia deployed a 4-2-3-1 under P. De Muner.
Defensive Solidity
Independ. Rivadavia deploy 4 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
Independ. Rivadavia field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Defensa Y Justicia's 5 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
Independ. Rivadavia start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 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 Independ. Rivadavia's starting XI is 30.2 (youngest: Franco Romero (25), oldest: E. Burgos (33)), while Defensa Y Justicia average 27.5 (youngest: S. Ramos Mingo (24), oldest: G. Alanís (31)). 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
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Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Independ. Rivadavia have recorded 1 wins, 3 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
Independ. Rivadavia and Defensa Y Justicia have met 2 times — Independ. Rivadavia won 2, Defensa Y Justicia won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Independ. Rivadavia leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (5 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026