Racing Club v Defensa Y Justicia result
Team pages: Racing Club · Defensa Y Justicia · Head-to-head
The model’s pre-match pick
Racing Club 4–1 Defensa Y Justicia — Racing Club won this Copa Argentina match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Draw.
The result
Racing Club beat Defensa Y Justicia 4–1 at Estadio 23 de Agosto in Copa Argentina on Thursday 16 July. Racing Club have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
The goals
Racing Club led 2–0 at half-time. The goals — Racing Club: Matko Miljevic (4’, assisted by A. Espino), Marcos Rojo (32’ pen), Santiago Sosa (58’, assisted by Matías Zaracho) and Adrián Martínez (87’); Defensa Y Justicia: L. Fernandez (51’, assisted by Maximo Rodriguez).
How it turned
Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s five key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with Matko Miljevic’s goal on 4 minutes.
What it changes
Racing Club are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions. Defensa Y Justicia have lost their last six matches in all competitions.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Racing Club or the draw, a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record like every other call. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 75.5% of the time in the last 90 days (1168 of 1546).
Next up
Racing Club next travel to River Plate on 25 October 2026.
Defensa Y Justicia next travel to Talleres Cordoba on 24 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Racing Club: River Plate v Racing Club, Sunday 25 October — the preview. Next for Defensa Y Justicia: Talleres Cordoba v Defensa Y Justicia, Saturday 24 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: Racing Club 4–1 Defensa Y Justicia · Copa Argentina
- Venue: Estadio 23 de Agosto · Jujuy
- Referee: P. Dovalo
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 6): Racing Club 3 · draws 3 · Defensa Y Justicia 0 · 3.83 goals/game
- Recent form: Racing Club 2W 1D 2L · Defensa Y Justicia 0W 0D 5L
Racing Club 4–1 Defensa Y Justicia (Copa Argentina): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 27 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Racing Club for / against | Line | Defensa Y Justicia for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.13 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.25our book | 1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 5.13 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 4.86 for · 4.43 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots | 12.75 for · 11.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 10.86 for · 13 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.13 for · 3.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.71 for · 4.86 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 14 for · 8.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 8.43 for · 10 against n 7 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 3.13 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: P. Dovalo.
Racing Club
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltasar Rodriguez n 8 | 55.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | — |
| Santiago Solari n 8 | 48.1 | 2.6 | 0.9 | — |
| Adrián Martínez n 8 | 88.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | — |
| Bruno Zuculini n 8 | 70 | 2.1 | 0.8 | — |
| Tomás Conechny n 8 | 53.6 | 2.1 | 0.2 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomás Pérez n 8 | 41.6 | 3 | 0.5 |
| Duván Vergara n 8 | 30.9 | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Matías Zaracho n 8 | 53.3 | 2.1 | 1.1 |
| Matko Miljevic n 8 | 35.6 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Baltasar Rodriguez n 8 | 55.4 | 1.6 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matías Zaracho n 8 | 53.3 | 0.6 | 0 |
| Gonzalo Sosa n 6 | 49.2 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Adrián Martínez n 8 | 88.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Ignacio Rodríguez n 8 | 45.3 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Duván Vergara n 8 | 30.9 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bruno Zuculini n 8 | 70 | 4.5 |
| Ezequiel Cannavo n 8 | 72.6 | 3.6 |
| Alan Forneris n 8 | 54 | 2.5 |
| Gonzalo Escudero n 3 | 62 | 2.4 |
| Gonzalo Sosa n 6 | 49.2 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Facundo Cambeses n 8 | 94.3 | 3 |
| Matías Tagliamonte n 8 | 90.6 | 2.1 |
Defensa Y Justicia
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Fernandez n 3 | 15.7 | 3.8 | 0 | — |
| Mateo Aguiar n 8 | 18.4 | 2.4 | 3.1 | — |
| E. Banega n 8 | 40.3 | 2 | 0.3 | — |
| L. Souto n 8 | 91.9 | 1.8 | 0.2 | — |
| A. Coria n 3 | 40.7 | 1.5 | 0.7 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Gonzalez n 4 | 34.3 | 2 | 0.7 |
| D. Fernandez n 3 | 15.7 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| C. Perez n 8 | 70.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| D. Barbona n 8 | 31.9 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| A. Hausch n 8 | 56 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Portillo n 8 | 78 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| E. Pereyra n 8 | 56.4 | 0.4 | 0 |
| D. Barbona n 8 | 31.9 | 0.4 | 0 |
| A. Molinas n 8 | 91.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| J. Gutierrez n 8 | 91 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Fernandez n 8 | 64.3 | 4 |
| R. Botta n 8 | 64.4 | 2.8 |
| E. Banega n 8 | 40.3 | 2.8 |
| J. Lopez n 8 | 49.8 | 2.5 |
| D. Martinez n 8 | 81.4 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| C. Fiermarin n 8 | 91.3 | 2.8 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Racing Club v Defensa Y Justicia — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-11-08 Racing Club 1–0 Defensa Y Justicia
- 2025-04-28 Defensa Y Justicia 1–2 Racing Club
- 2024-10-19 Racing Club 4–3 Defensa Y Justicia
- 2023-05-28 Defensa Y Justicia 1–1 Racing Club
- 2022-10-05 Defensa Y Justicia 3–3 Racing Club
- 2022-02-17 Defensa Y Justicia 2–2 Racing Club
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Frequently asked questions
- What was the model’s pick for Racing Club v Defensa Y Justicia?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Racing Club v Defensa Y Justicia was Home or Draw.
- What is the head-to-head record between Racing Club and Defensa Y Justicia?
- In their last 6 meetings, Racing Club won 3, Defensa Y Justicia won 0 and there were 3 draws, averaging 3.83 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Racing Club and Defensa Y Justicia?
- Recent form — Racing Club 2W 1D 2L; Defensa Y Justicia 0W 0D 5L.
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