Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto vs Instituto AC Cordoba, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
Overview
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Estudiantes de Río Cuarto vs Instituto AC Córdoba — Superliga Argentina at Antonio Candini.
- Estudiantes de Río Cuarto 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Instituto AC Córdoba 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Andres Merlos
- Assistant 1 Pablo Gonzalez
- Assistant 2 Mauro Ramos (Argentina)
19 games this season
🟨 2.2/game
⚽ 4.5 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CA Velez Sarsfield | 27 | 51 |
| 2 | CA Talleres | 27 | 48 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 27 | 46 |
| 4 | CA Huracan | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucuman | 27 | 40 |
| 9 | CA Union | 27 | 40 |
| 10 | CA Platense | 27 | 39 |
| 11 | CS Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | 38 |
| 12 | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | 36 |
| 13 | Instituto AC Cordoba | 27 | 36 |
| 14 | CA Lanus | 27 | 36 |
| 15 | CD Godoy Cruz Antonio Tomba | 27 | 35 |
| 16 | CA Belgrano | 27 | 35 |
| 17 | CD Riestra | 27 | 35 |
| 18 | CA Tigre | 27 | 34 |
| 19 | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | 27 | 32 |
| 20 | CA Rosario Central | 27 | 32 |
| 21 | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | 27 | 32 |
| 22 | CA Central Cordoba | 27 | 31 |
| 23 | AA Argentinos Juniors | 27 | 30 |
| 24 | CA San Lorenzo de Almagro | 27 | 29 |
| 25 | CA Newell's Old Boys | 27 | 28 |
| 26 | CA Sarmiento de Junin | 27 | 26 |
| 27 | CA Banfield | 27 | 24 |
| 28 | CA Barracas Central | 27 | 23 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Instituto AC Cordoba | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Apr | CA Rosario Central | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Apr | Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Apr | CA Barracas Central | H | 1–2 | L |
| 04 Apr | CA Aldosivi | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Mar | CA River Plate | H | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Apr | CA Newell's Old Boys | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Apr | Estudiantes de La Plata | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Apr | CD Riestra | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | CSyD Defensa y Justicia | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Mar | CA Boca Juniors | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto this season
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto this season
35%
Clean Sheets
Instituto AC Cordoba this season
Instituto AC Cordoba this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/3
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
3/5
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Instituto AC Cordoba
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
6/2
61-75
2/4
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Instituto AC Cordoba
| Alex Luna | 6 G | 3 A |
| Giuliano Cerato | 6 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Antonio Candini. Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto are looking to make home advantage count against Instituto AC Cordoba.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-2-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The travelling Instituto AC Cordoba supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 18' Jeremias Lazaro puts Instituto AC Cordoba on the lead.
- 23' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Gabriel Alanis.
- 24' The referee calls foul for Gabriel Alanis. He receives a card.
- 29' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 34' With 2 assists to his name this season, Diego Sosa is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Instituto AC Cordoba.
- 36' Sergio Ojeda has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 36.
- 41' Instituto AC Cordoba have won 88 goals from 96 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' Instituto AC Cordoba are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 51' It looks surprising Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto does not make any changes. Jhon Cordoba has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 63' What a moment for Jhon Cordoba! That strike on 63 puts his side firmly in control.
- 68' The 20-year-old Facundo Gallardo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Alejandro Cabrera suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 83' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 88' It’s high time Diego Flores made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Juan Ignacio Mendez is booked for Instituto AC Cordoba — card on 90.
- With this win, Instituto AC Cordoba is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 22
- 17
- 28
- 5
- 45
- 30
- 43
- 10
- 35
- 9
- 31
Bench
- 13
- 40
- 32
- 8
- 99
- 26
- 18
- 24
- 38
- 19
- 11
- 47
Coach
Iván Delfino
Instituto AC Córdoba Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 19
- 28
- 30
- 55
- 3
- 26
- 29
- 6
- 44
- 21
- 20
Bench
- 5
- 8
- 13
- 2
- 11
- 35
- 15
- 22
- 32
- 16
- 61
- 7
Coach
Diego Flores
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jeremias Lazaro | 1 |
| Jhon Cordoba | 1 |
| Leonel Mosevich | 1 |
| Giuliano Cerato | 1 |
| Marcos Ledesma | 1 |
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Form
2026-05-05
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0–2
Instituto AC Cordoba
W
2026-04-24
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
1–2
CA Rosario Central
W
2026-04-18
Gimnasia y Esgrima de La Plata
1–0
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
L
2026-04-12
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
1–2
CA Barracas Central
W
2026-04-04
CA Aldosivi
0–0
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
D
2026-03-22
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0–2
CA River Plate
W
Instituto AC Córdoba Form
2026-05-05
Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto
0–2
Instituto AC Cordoba
W
2026-04-26
CA Newell's Old Boys
1–1
Instituto AC Cordoba
D
2026-04-18
Instituto AC Cordoba
0–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
W
2026-04-11
CD Riestra
0–1
Instituto AC Cordoba
W
2026-04-07
Instituto AC Cordoba
2–0
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
L
2026-03-22
CA Boca Juniors
2–0
Instituto AC Cordoba
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.83
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Instituto AC Córdoba xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Instituto AC Córdoba win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto or Draw
52%
Draw or Instituto AC Córdoba
77%
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto or Instituto AC Córdoba
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Instituto AC Córdoba win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
13.9%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
12.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
4.9%
0 – 3
4.9%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
3.4%
2 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Estudiantes de Río Cuarto
| Handicap | Estudiantes de Río Cuarto covers | Push | Instituto AC Córdoba covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 14% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 25% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Instituto AC Córdoba keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

