Boca Juniors vs Instituto Prediction 22 March 2026
📢 What to expect from the clash between Boca Juniors and Instituto Cordoba in the 12th round of the Primera Division? Both teams have shown inconsistent results, but the hosts hold a slight edge thanks to their defensive style. Their ability to control the game through solid defense will be crucial for securing a positive outcome.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 28 July 2024 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Instituto AC Cordoba):
- ball possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
📊 Boca Juniors and Instituto Cordoba have officially faced off in only two matches.
Head-to-head statistics Boca Juniors - Instituto

Boca Juniors Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Union de Santa Fe, away team - Boca Juniors). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Boca Juniors vs Union de Santa Fe):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Boca Juniors are currently in seventh place and are striving to solidify their position in the upper part of the table. In their last five matches, they have secured two wins and three draws, displaying consistent defensive play with an average of just 0.7 goals conceded per match. However, their attacking prowess is lacking, as the team seldom scores more than one goal per game at home.
Match Results: Boca Juniors

Instituto AC Cordoba Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Primera Division tournament (home team - Instituto AC Cordoba, away - Independiente). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:1.
Here are the match stats (Instituto AC Cordoba vs Independiente):
- ball possession: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 20 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Instituto Córdoba find themselves in twelfth place and are struggling to gather points. In their last five matches, they have recorded two wins and two losses, with an average of 1.3 goals conceded per game. Despite this, they can pose a threat to opponents with their counterattacks, although defensive stability remains a concern.
Match Results: Instituto AC Cordoba
Latest news
Boca Juniors
The hosts are dealing with numerous absences. Santiago Ascacibar is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Tomas Belmonte and Edinson Cavani will miss the match due to a muscle injury and a back issue, respectively. Angel Romero is also out with a muscle injury. Exequiel Ceballos and Milton Jimenez are unavailable until April because of hamstring and groin injuries. Carlos Palacios won't be able to assist the team until the end of April. Rodrigo Battaglia faces a long-term absence due to an Achilles tendon injury.
Instituto AC Cordoba
The visitors are also dealing with absences. Agustin Bravo, Emanuel Cittaro, and Ivan Erquiaga are sidelined until April with muscle, groin, and thigh injuries. Manuel Romero and Facundo Suarez will be out until October and April, respectively, due to cruciate ligament tears.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 2;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 0; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 1.5;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.5, while the visitors net 1.
First-Half Stats: Boca Juniors (home) vs Instituto AC Cordoba (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 4;
- wins: 1 (16.67%) vs 1 (25%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 2 (50%);
- draws: 5 (83.33%) vs 1 (25%);
- Average goals scored: 0.5 vs 0.75;
- Average goals conceded: 0.17 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 5;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4).
- Boca Juniors have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- home team wins - 0, away team wins - 1, draws - 1.
Statistics: Boca Juniors vs Instituto AC Cordoba
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- win percentage: 30% vs 30%;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 5;
- draws: 5 vs 2.
- Instituto AC Cordoba won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games (Primera Division).
- Instituto AC Cordoba won with a +1.5 handicap in 10 of last 11 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.5;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.5;
- both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Boca Juniors vs Instituto AC Cordoba
- average total in the tournament: 1.8 vs 2.4;
- average total goals scored: 1.1 vs 1.1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.4 vs 0.7;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.7 vs 0.4;
- Boca Juniors: average total at home in the tournament - 0.83;
- Instituto AC Cordoba: average total away in the tournament - 0.5;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.2 (home - 1) vs 1.1 (away - 0.5).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Boca Juniors games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Instituto AC Cordoba games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 12.5 (7.5 - for home team and 5 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10 (8 - for home team and 2 - for away team).
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.2; at home field - 5.5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 4.17.
Instituto AC Cordoba: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5, away - 5.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 5.75.
- Instituto AC Cordoba have taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4 (2 for home team and 2 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 8 (2 for home team and 6 for away team).
Boca Juniors: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.1; at home - 2.17;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; at home - 2.17.
Instituto AC Cordoba: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.8, away - 2.25;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.8; away - 2.25.
- Over 5.5 yellow cards in 7 of last 8 Boca Juniors home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 2;
- both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Boca Juniors vs Instituto AC Cordoba
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 5 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Boca Juniors at home - 2 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Instituto AC Cordoba away - 2 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Boca Juniors at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Instituto AC Cordoba away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (26/151, 17.2%);
- Boca Juniors at home most often finish matches: 0:0 , 1:1 (2/6, 33.3%);
- Instituto AC Cordoba away most often play: 1:0 , 1:1 , 2:0 , 2:1 (1/4, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 20.29% (odds 5)
0:0 - 15.19% (odds 6.3)
2:0 - 12.23% (odds 7)
- Boca Juniors drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 games (Primera Division).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Boca Juniors enter the match as clear favorites, yet they've been struggling offensively, particularly at home. In 7 of their last 8 home games, the team has scored no more than one goal. Despite their high standing, they often falter in creating scoring opportunities. Given this context, betting on Boca Juniors under 1.5 goals seems like a reasonable prediction.