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Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Round 3
- Guido Carrillo 9'
- Ezequiel Piovi 16'
- Tomás Palacios 36'
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Estudiantes host Defensa y Justicia in round 3 of the Liga Profesional de Fútbol on Sunday 2 August 2026. Kickoff is at 00:00 Mecca time at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Ciudad de Córdoba. Estudiantes are #12 in the table and Defensa y Justicia are #3. The match is on TV in 1 country, on channels including ESPN Premium Argentina, Disney+ Premium.
- The table says one thing, the predictions another: Estudiantes are the favourites.
- Defensa y Justicia sit #3, Estudiantes are down in #12. Routine win or the shock of the weekend?
Which channel shows Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia?
Channels showing this match, by country.
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Argentina
- No channel listed for that country.
Match prediction
Form
The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.
Lineups
EstudiantesMatch stats
Who is out: Estudiantes and Defensa y Justicia
Estudiantes
Lucas AlarioHamstring Injury
Tiago PalaciosMuscle Tear, until 30 Sep
Defensa y Justicia
Aarón MolinasKnee Injury
Lucas SoutoLumbar Vertebra Problems
Stadium: Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
Table: Liga Profesional de Fútbol
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Independiente Rivadavia |
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +1 | 17 |
| 3 |  Argentinos Juniors |
16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | +4 | 29 |
| 3 |  Vélez Sarsfield |
16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | +6 | 28 |
| 4 |  Rosario Central |
16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 28 |
| 5 |  Boca Juniors |
10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +3 | 17 |
| 5 |  Belgrano |
10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +4 | 16 |
| 6 |  Gimnasia La Plata |
16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 26 |
| 6 |  Independiente |
10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Huracán |
16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | +4 | 22 |
| 7 |  Lanús |
10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +4 | 16 |
| 8 |  River Plate |
10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | +1 | 13 |
| 9 |  Instituto |
16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 9 |  Unión Santa Fe |
10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | +1 | 13 |
| 10 | Defensa y Justicia |
16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | -3 | 19 |
| 10 |  San Lorenzo |
10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 11 |
| 10 |  Tigre |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 11 | Estudiantes |
10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 10 |
| 11 |  Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza |
16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | -8 | 19 |
| 11 |  Sarmiento |
16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | -7 | 19 |
| 11 |  Barracas Central |
10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 12 |
| 12 |  Banfield |
16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 18 |
| 13 |  Atlético Tucumán |
16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -5 | 14 |
| 13 |  Platense |
10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -6 | 9 |
| 14 |  Talleres Córdoba |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 8 |
| 14 |  Newell's Old Boys |
16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | -12 | 15 |
| 14 |  Racing Club |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 |  Aldosivi |
16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | -13 | 8 |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra |
16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -7 | 11 |
| 15 |  Central Cordoba SdE |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 |  Estudiantes de Río Cuarto |
16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | -19 | 5 |
Questions and answers
What time does Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia kick off?
Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia kicks off on Sunday 2 August 2026 at 00:00 Mecca time (21:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.
Which channel is showing Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia?
The match is on TV in 1 country. Channels include ESPN Premium Argentina, Disney+ Premium. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.
Where is Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia being played?
At Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Ciudad de Córdoba, which holds 45,540 people.
Who is expected to win, Estudiantes or Defensa y Justicia?
Estudiantes 49%, draw 26%, Defensa y Justicia 24%.
How can I watch Estudiantes vs Defensa y Justicia if it isn't shown in my country?
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