Instituto de Cordoba
- Instituto de Cordoba are having a miserable time of things in the opening weeks of Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 and they currently sit 27th in the table with 1 point from 4 games.
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Their most recent results include:
- 2-2 draw at home to Lanus
- 1-0 away loss to Gimnasia Mendoza
- Instituto are without a win on home soil in the Apertura and they are winless in their 3 most recent home games across all competitions (D1, L2).
- Bruno Martelotto is listed as Instituto’s coach in the official lineups, having taken up his role on January 27th 2026, but it is clear to see the influence of Marcelo Bielsa in their high-intensity pressing style of play, quick vertical transitions and aggressive ball recovery.
Atletico Tucuman
- Tucuman have had a much more solid start to the season, sitting 20th in the Liga Profesional - Apertura 2026 table with 5 points from 5 games.
- Colace’s men are without a win in their last 2 away games and have conceded an average of 2 goals per game on their travels in the Apertura.
- Atletico’s most impressive result under Colace was the recent 4-0 victory over Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto at home and that result shows his ability to set this team up for big results.
Head-to-Head
Instituto and Atletico Tucuman are deadlocked in the last 5 head-to-head encounters ( W2, D1, L2 ).
Key Players
- Leandro Diaz will be key for Atletico and his clinical finishing will likely be the difference between these teams.
- The Argentine forward has 4 goals in 5 league games in 2026 and has scored over 50% of his side’s total goals in their last 5 fixtures.
- Instituto’s Alex Luna is their most reliable attacking outlet, with 1 goal in 4 league appearances so far this season.
- Giuliano Cerato has provided the creativity with 1 assist in the same number of games.
Betting Insights
The bookmakers are confident in Instituto for this encounter, with the hosts at 1.8 favourites and Atletico Tucuman a long shot at 5.0 .
Prediction
- We’re backing the home side to edge this encounter but we expect a nervy, close-fought affair with under 2.5 goals at 1.53.
- Both sides will be desperate to get 3 points on the board to build some momentum in the early stages of the Apertura and we’re expecting an intense matchup on Thursday.
