Platense vs Instituto Prediction 26 January 2026
📢 How will the match between Platense and Instituto Cordoba unfold in the 2nd round of the Primera? Both teams have had a shaky start to the new season: Platense secured a draw, while Instituto suffered a defeat. In this scenario, each side will be eager to bounce back and claim their first three points. The hosts will aim to capitalize on their home advantage, while the visitors are keen to prove that their first-round setback was just a blip. A tense encounter is anticipated.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 10 August 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Instituto AC Cordoba):
- ball possession percentage: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
- fouls: 11 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Platense and Instituto AC Cordoba:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 2, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 6 against 6;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.33, in the 2nd half - 1.67;
- average total goals in the match - 2.
Head-to-head statistics Platense - Instituto

Platense 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 - Platense). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here's the game statistics (Platense vs Union de Santa Fe):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Platense continue to struggle with accumulating points in the new season. The team are winless in their last 11 matches and kicked off the championship with a goalless draw. Due to inconsistent performances and low scoring output-averaging just 0.5 goals per match last year-the team face significant challenges. Their defense concedes 1.6 goals per game, leaving Platense vulnerable to opponents' quick counterattacks.
Match Results: Platense

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 - Velez Sarsfield). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Instituto AC Cordoba vs Velez Sarsfield):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 5;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Cordoba Institute are also struggling on the field: the team have won only two of their last ten matches, with four losses and four draws. They kicked off the new season with a disappointing defeat. While they display a balanced defensive game, conceding an average of 0.8 goals per match, their attack is lacking, managing just 0.7 goals per game.
Match Results: Instituto AC Cordoba
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 2, draws - 1.
Statistics: Platense vs Instituto AC Cordoba
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 0 vs 2;
- losses: 6 vs 4;
- draws: 4 vs 4.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Platense home games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Platense home games (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Platense: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.2; at home field - 5.2.
Instituto AC Cordoba: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 5.25.
- Instituto AC Cordoba have taken over 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Platense vs Instituto AC Cordoba
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 0 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Platense at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Instituto AC Cordoba away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Platense at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Instituto AC Cordoba away - 2 (50%).
Editor's Prediction
Platense head into the match as slight favorites, largely due to their strong performances at home. However, Instituto Cordoba are unlikely to sit back and concede control without a fight. Given these dynamics, the match could be quite open, especially considering that Platense's last seven home games have all featured at least two goals. Therefore, opting for over 1.5 goals seems like a reasonable choice.