Boca Juniors vs Defensa Y Justicia prediction & odds
Boca Juniors host Defensa Y Justicia in the Liga Profesional Argentina (Clausura - 16) on Sunday 08 November 2026. Boca Juniors are #155 in our world ranking and have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5; Defensa Y Justicia are #406 and have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5. On paper that's a big gap - 251 places - in Boca Juniors's favour.
Our prediction
Our model makes Boca Juniors the favourites at 60%, with a draw at 22% and Defensa Y Justicia at 17%.
Rating: 1278
Chance to win: 60%
Last 5: WWWLD
Rating: 1119
Chance to win: 17%
Last 5: WLWWD
Who will win Boca Juniors vs Defensa Y Justicia?
Boca Juniors are #155 and Defensa Y Justicia #406 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is Boca Juniors (60%). More from the Liga Profesional Argentina.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Defensa Y Justicia v Boca Juniors | 0-4 |
| 2025-09-27 | Defensa Y Justicia v Boca Juniors | 2-1 |
| 2025-03-16 | Boca Juniors v Defensa Y Justicia | 4-0 |
Liga Profesional Argentina table
| # | Club | P | Pts | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 31 | #381 |
| 4 | Rosario Central | 15 | 31 | #161 |
| 5 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 30 | #155 |
| 6 | River Plate | 16 | 29 | #223 |
| 7 | Argentinos JRS | 16 | 29 | #198 |
| 8 | Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 28 | #262 |
| 9 | Gimnasia L.P. | 15 | 28 | #280 |
| 10 | Defensa Y Justicia | 14 | 27 | #406 |
| 11 | Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 26 | #824 |
| 12 | Belgrano Cordoba | 16 | 26 | #309 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Instituto Cordoba | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 32 |
| 2 |  Velez Sarsfield | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 27 |
| 3 |  Boca Juniors | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 27 |
| 4 |  Defensa Y Justicia | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 27 |
| 5 |  Lanus | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 24 |
| 6 |  Newells Old Boys | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 21 |
| 7 |  Gimnasia M. | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 20 |
| 8 |  Independiente | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 19 |
| 9 |  San Lorenzo | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 18 |
| 10 |  Union Santa Fe | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -2 | 17 |
| 11 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 14 | 4 | 2 | 8 | -1 | 14 |
| 12 |  Platense | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -6 | 14 |
| 13 |  Deportivo Riestra | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | -4 | 12 |
| 14 |  Central Cordoba de Santiago | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -12 | 10 |
| 15 |  Talleres Cordoba | 14 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -9 | 9 |
Second half of the season.