Def. y Jus. vs Independiente: preview, line-ups and kick-off time

Defensa y Justicia host Independiente at Norberto Tomaghello on Monday 2 November 2026, kick-off 22:00 UTC, in the Liga Profesional. Def. y Jus. have had 17 days of rest since playing Instituto (Liga Profesional); Independiente have had 15 after facing Racing and travel about 19 km. Def. y Jus. are without 2 players (Fernando Román, Lucas Souto); Independiente are missing 1 (Jonathan De Irastorza).