Fans of both teams await the Torneo Clausura action on Thursday when Instituto take on Platense.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Instituto v Platense can be seen below (inc. the best betting odds).
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Instituto
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Instituto will be hoping to bounce back here after a 1-0 Torneo Clausura loss in their previous game against Vélez Sarsfield.
In that game, Instituto managed 42% possession and 18 attempts at goal with 2 of them on target. At the other end, Velez Sarsfield had 7 shots at goal with 4 of them on target. Manuel Lanzini (45') was the scorer for Vélez Sarsfield.
An interesting feature of recent Instituto games is the high number of scores with a nil in them.
Taking their previous sextet of matches leading up to this one, in as many as 5 of them a wager on both teams scoring would've lost. Let’s see whether or not that trend will be continued on in this game.
Platense
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In their last game, Platense drew 2-2 in the Torneo Clausura tie with Unión de Santa Fe.
In that match, Platense managed 57% possession and 15 attempts on goal with 5 on target. The only player to score for Platense was Bautista Merlini (87'). For their opponents, Union Santa Fe had 10 shots on goal with 4 on target. Tomas Fagioli (24' Own goal), Juan Pablo Ludueña (72') and Cristian Tarragona (79') scored for Unión de Santa Fe.
The stats tell the story, and Platense have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, seeing their opponents hit 8 goals overall. Defensively, Platense certainly have room for improvement.
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Head to head
The last league fixture between the two was Torneo Apertura match day 2 on 26/01/2026 and the score finished Platense 2-1 Instituto.
That time, Platense had 45% possession and 10 shots at goal with 5 on target. The scorers were Franco Zapiola Yamartino (29') and Tomás Nasif (75').
Instituto had 10 shots on goal with 5 of them on target. Alex Luna (73') scored.
The referee was Bruno Amiconi.
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Team News: Instituto
The Instituto boss will be grateful to have no fitness concerns to speak of ahead of this match owing to a completely healthy group available for selection.
We think that La Gloria (The Glory) may well employ a 3-4-2-1 system this time and select Marcos Ledesma, Jonathan Galván, Leonel Mosevich, Fernando Alarcón, Giuliano Cerato, Gustavo Abregú, Matías Gallardo, Diego Sosa, Jhon Córdoba, Alex Luna and Matias Tissera.
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Team News: Platense
Due to a fully injury-free group available for selection, the Platense manager Walter Zunino doesn’t have any fitness worries at all before this clash.
We’re of the thinking that Platense will likely play in a 4-2-3-1 system, starting Juan Pablo Cozzani, Agustín Lagos, Ignacio Vazquez, Mateo Mendia, Tomás Silva, Iván Gómez, Martín Barrios, Guido Mainero, Leonardo Heredia, Juan Carlos Gauto and Nicolás Retamar.
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Prediction
In this game, Platense should have enough to score against this Instituto side, but it is unlikely to be enough to avoid a loss.
We’re predicting both teams to score in a 2-1 winning score for Instituto at the end of this one. Should be a good one.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Looking at the bookies’ prices in the win-draw-win market, staking on Instituto can be had for 1.86, betting on a drawn result is 3 and betting on the winning team to be Platense gets you 5. They are the top returns being offered at the moment.
Victor Martins,
03:01 26/07/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Instituto
Formed: 1918
Stadium: The Estadio Presidente Perón (26,000)
Captain: Fernando Alarcón
Chairman: Juan Manuel Cavagliatto
Manager: Diego Flores
Competitions: Torneo Clausura (Parent), Torneo Clausura (Zone A)
🔑 Key Man: Facundo Suárez
Customarily used in the Striker position, Facundo Suárez was born in Charata, Argentina. Having made a first senior appearance for Instituto in the 2024 season, the accomplished Forward has bagged 3 league goals in this Primera División 2024 season to date coming from a total of 25 appearances.