Defensa y Justicia 2-1 Newell's Old Boys result, stats and report

Defensa y Justicia dominated every measurable aspect of this Liga Profesional clash but could only manage a 1-1 draw against a winless Aldosivi side that refused to lie down.

Newell's Old Boys secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Talleres Córdoba at home, with a 55th-minute penalty providing the only goal in a match where Talleres controlled possession and territory but could not find a way through.

Newell's Old Boys dropped two points at home against Instituto, finishing 1-1 in a result that does no favours for either side's ambitions in the Argentine Liga Profesional.

Boca Juniors arrive in Rosario riding a stunning away record while Newell's sit 14th and battered. Jay Thompson breaks down the Argentine Liga Profesional clash on Sunday 2 August 2026.

With Defensa y Justicia winless in four and Riestra collecting just one win in their last ten, Wednesday's Liga Profesional fixture has the look of a match both sides desperately need but neither is capable of winning comfortably. Updated 27 July 2026.

Two of the Argentine Liga Profesional's most out-of-form sides meet on Sunday, but with Defensa shipping goals for fun and Aldosivi yet to win all season, this one has chaos written all over it.

Newell's Old Boys sit deep in the Liga Profesional danger zone as Talleres Córdoba arrive at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa on Sunday, and the gap between these two clubs in the standings tells a story that matters well beyond three points.