Godoy Cruz and Defensa y Justicia will face off in round four of the 2022 Argentine Primera Division on Sunday at the Estadio Malvinas. Both teams have had slow starts to the season, and both will be eager to get back on track with three points in this one. The visiting team has demonstrated balance, yet they need to improve on offence. Check below for GCZ vs JUS Dream11 Prediction, Captain & Vice-Captain, Fantasy Football Tips, Playing XI, Team News, and other updates.
Match Details
| Match | Godoy Cruz vs Defensa y Justicia (GCZ vs JUS) |
| Date | Tuesday, 21 June |
| Time | 1:00 am IST |
| Venue | Estadio Malvinas |
GCZ vs JUS Broadcast details: Where to watch the live match?
Coverage of Argentinian League is available on Fancode, check it out for scorecard,highlights and more.
GCZ vs JUS: Head to Head Stats
Defensa y Justicia has won three of the last four direct battles with Godoy, while GCZ has won one. Even if the locals are favourites, we believe that Defensa has offered more in their previous games, and that they will win their first encounter this matchday. In a total of eight matches, Godoy has won only one, while Defensa y Justicia has won four and four matches have finished in draws.
GCZ vs JUS: Dream 11 Top Picks and Player Stats
Carlos Rotondi
The 25 year-old Argentinian, Carlos Rotondi is the only player from Defensa who has been able to open his scoring sheet in their last match against Huracan which resulted in a draw. Rotondi with an average rating of 6.9 throughout his performance in the last season and peaked to a rating of 9.1 when they beat Palmeiras 4-3.
Walter Bou
Defensa attcking midfielder, Bou has been a crucial part in the play-making of multiple goal conversions. His season start has not yet been satisfactory but is expected to find the back of the net sooner. His average rating in all competitive matches result in 6.1, although the best he has performed was against Universitario last season with a rating of 9.4 which resulted in a 3-0 win.
Ezequiel Unsain
The 27 year-old goalkeeper has a consistent rating of 6.6 and has held the team’s defense in many situations. With a peak rating of 7.7, the Defensa goalkeeper has had a stronghold of the goal line. In the upcoming clash against Godoy, Unsain will be expected to perform his best so as to help the club get its first win this season.
GCZ vs JUS: Dream 11 Fantasy Team
- Goal-Keeper: Unsain
- Defender: Ortiz, Colombo, Lopez, Soto
- Mid-Fielder: Loaiza, Fernandez, Bou, Bullaude
- Forward: Rotondi, Rodriguez
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Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Rotondi
- Vic-Captain: Rodriguez
GCZ vs JUS: Injury Updates
Adonis Frias is a big question mark for this one after being carted off with an injury just 12 minutes into Defensa’s last game against Huracan. Meanwhile, Francisco Pizzini, 28, is back in the lineup after serving a one-game suspension in the previous game.
Nestor Breitenbruch of Godoy is ineligible to play since he is suspended following his red card against Rosario. The hosts will also be without defender Leonel Gonzalez, who is expected to miss a fourth match due to a muscle ailment.
GCZ vs JUS: Predicted Line-up
Godoy Cruz possible starting lineup:
Rodriguez; Meli, Ortiz, Ferrari, Barrios, Lopez; Bullaude, Acevedo, Abrego; Rodriguez, Ojeda.
Defensa y Justicia possible starting lineup:
Unsain; Tripichio, Cardona, Colombo, Soto; Loaiza, Gutierrez; Duarte, Bou, Rotondi; Fernandez.
GCZ vs JUS Prediction: Who will win this match?
As the league table indicates, there is little separating the clubs ahead of this one, and we anticipate a close game. Having said that, we believe the home team will edge their visitors and take all three points in the end.
