Instituto vs Union Santa Fe Prediction 1 March 2026
📢 What can we expect from the clash between Instituto Córdoba and Unión Santa Fe in the 8th round of the Primera? Both teams have shown inconsistent form: the hosts have secured only two wins in their last five matches, while the visitors boast three victories in the same span. Instituto Córdoba are currently 11th in the standings and are eager to climb higher. Unión Santa Fe sit in 8th place and are motivated to solidify their position in the upper half of the table.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 15 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:4. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Instituto AC Cordoba):
- ball possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 0 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Instituto AC Cordoba and Union de Santa Fe:
- played 4 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 1, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 3 against 5;
- average total in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 0;
- average total goals in the match - 2.
Head-to-head statistics Instituto - Union Santa Fe

Instituto AC Cordoba Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - San Lorenzo, away team - Instituto AC Cordoba). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Instituto AC Cordoba vs San Lorenzo):
- ball possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 0;
- fouls: 10 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Cordova Institute have delivered mixed results this season. The team have secured two wins, drawn twice, and suffered three defeats in their seven matches. They average 1.14 goals scored per game, while conceding the same amount. Their defense often struggles under pressure from opponents, but they have shown resilience, particularly at home. In recent games, the team have aimed to play more compactly and with caution.
Match Results: Instituto AC Cordoba

Union de Santa Fe Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Sarmiento Junin, away - Union de Santa Fe). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Union de Santa Fe vs Sarmiento Junin):
- ball possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 16 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 8 vs 6.
Unión Santa Fe have secured three wins, two draws, and two losses over seven matches, demonstrating their ability to earn points even against tough opponents. They sit in 8th place, largely due to their organized defensive play-conceding an average of just 0.57 goals per game. However, their attack isn't always as effective, with the team scoring just over one goal per match.
Match Results: Union de Santa Fe
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 1, draws - 2.
Statistics: Instituto AC Cordoba vs Union de Santa Fe
- matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 6;
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- win percentage: 29% vs 43%;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.75, the guests - 1.25;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Instituto AC Cordoba vs Union de Santa Fe
- average total in the tournament: 2.29 vs 1.86;
- average total goals scored: 1.14 vs 1.29;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.57;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.43 vs 0.71;
- Instituto AC Cordoba: average total at home in the tournament - 1.5;
- Union de Santa Fe: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.17) vs 1 (away - 1).
- Union de Santa Fe have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games.
- Union de Santa Fe have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 10.5 (4.25 - for home team and 6.25 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 12 (6 - for home team and 6 - for away team).
Instituto AC Cordoba: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.14; at home field - 3.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; at home field - 3.83.
Union de Santa Fe: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.43, away - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 3.5.
- Union de Santa Fe have taken under 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 4;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Instituto AC Cordoba vs Union de Santa Fe
- number of matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 4 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Instituto AC Cordoba at home - 2 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Union de Santa Fe away - 2 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Instituto AC Cordoba at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Union de Santa Fe away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 0:0 (16/102, 15.7%), 1:0 (16/102, 15.7%);
- Instituto AC Cordoba at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 2:0 , 2:1 , 2:2 (1/4, 25%);
- Union de Santa Fe away most often play: 1:0 , 1:3 , 2:1 (1/3, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 14.16% (odds 5.5)
1:0 - 13.17% (odds 5.5)
0:0 - 12.49% (odds 5.5)
Editor's Prediction
Instituto Cordoba are considered slight favorites, even though their opponents sit higher in the standings, suggesting a fiercely contested match is on the cards. Both teams are desperate for points, which should lead to an intense game with battles across every part of the pitch. Notably, in 7 out of Instituto Cordoba's last 8 matches, there have been no more than eight corners taken. Given this trend, a bet on under 8.5 corners seems a logical choice.