Central Cordoba de Santiago 2-2 Defensa Y Justicia: result and AI prediction
Central Cordoba de Santiago – Defensa Y Justicia, Liga Profesional, Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Alfredo Terrera
Central Cordoba de Santiago is #13 in the table (16 pts) and Defensa Y Justicia #10 (19 pts). Central Cordoba de Santiago has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Central Cordoba de Santiago 3, draws 2, Defensa Y Justicia 1. Their last meeting, on March 12, 2026, ended Defensa Y Justicia 1-1 Central Cordoba de Santiago.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
Defensa y Justicia bring the sharper recent run and a more settled attacking rhythm, while Central Córdoba return home needing a response after a difficult spell. The home side have a favourable history in this fixture and should gain energy from being back in Santiago del Estero. Defensa’s transitions, particularly from their left side, are the clearest open-play threat. Central must make the game physical, protect their double pivot and convert set-pieces into sustained pressure.
Head-to-head analysis
This is a notably favourable recent matchup for Central Córdoba: they have won the majority of the last ten meetings, often by narrow margins. The latest encounter ended level, reinforcing how regularly this pairing produces a tight contest.
Injuries and absences
FotMob lists Fernando Juárez as unavailable for Central Córdoba with a cruciate-ligament injury, reducing Sebastián Domínguez’s midfield options. No Defensa y Justicia absences were listed in that report, although final squad confirmation remains necessary.
Form (last 5)
Central Cordoba de Santiago vs Defensa Y Justicia stats
| Central Cordoba de Santiago | Defensa Y Justicia | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 25 | 25 |
| Goals scored | 16 | 29 |
| Goals conceded | 32 | 30 |
| Clean sheets | 8 | 7 |
Last meetings
- 2026-03-12Defensa Y Justicia 1-1 Central Cordoba de Santiago
- 2025-07-28Central Cordoba de Santiago 2-1 Defensa Y Justicia
- 2025-02-03Defensa Y Justicia 2-1 Central Cordoba de Santiago
- 2024-08-11Central Cordoba de Santiago 2-0 Defensa Y Justicia
- 2024-02-20Defensa Y Justicia 1-1 Central Cordoba de Santiago
- 2023-09-24Central Cordoba de Santiago 2-1 Defensa Y Justicia

Central Cordoba de Santiago
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