Match Summary
Racing Club defeated Defensa Y Justicia 4:3. The match was played in Liga Profesional Argentina 2024. Goals were scored by G. Martirena 30′, A. Martínez 41′, A. Martínez 45′, M. Ramírez 70′, A. Osorio 76′ (pen.), M. Salas 84′, A. Molinas 90′. Racing Club had 44% possession while Defensa Y Justicia held 56%. Racing Club had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 20 (7 on target) for Defensa Y Justicia. Expected goals: Racing Club 1.76 — Defensa Y Justicia 2.64. Racing Club made 4 substitutions, Defensa Y Justicia made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Racing Club and Defensa Y Justicia — 7 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Solari
assist: G. Martirena
assist: T. Rubio
Penalty
assist: B. Zuculini
Match Statistics
Racing Club had 44% possession against Defensa Y Justicia's 56%. Racing Club registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Defensa Y Justicia managed 20 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 4–8. Fouls committed: 13–8.
Lineups
Racing Club lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation under G. Costas, while Defensa Y Justicia deployed a 4-4-1-1 under P. De Muner.
Defensive Solidity
Racing Club 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
Racing Club field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Defensa Y Justicia's 4 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
Racing Club start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 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 Racing Club's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), 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
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Racing Club have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Defensa Y Justicia show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Head to Head
Racing Club and Defensa Y Justicia have met 2 times — Racing Club won 2, Defensa Y Justicia won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. Racing Club leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 4 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (3 for the home side, 1 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 1–2 in 2025.
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Drawn
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Defensa Y Justicia
Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026