Friday , 25 September 2026

Instituto AC Córdoba vs Estudiantes de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA

Liga Profesional · 2026
Instituto AC Córdoba
0 – 1
Full Time
Estudiantes de La Plata
Sat 18 Apr 2026 · 20:15 UTC El Monumental de Alta Cordoba HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 51' Brian Aguirre
Y 49' Eros Mancuso
Jhon Cordoba 59' Y
Y 62' Brian Aguirre
Franco Jara 72' Y
Y 90' Edwuin Cetre
Y 90' Lucas Piovi

Overview

Match Preview

Instituto AC Cordoba vs Estudiantes de La Plata — Superliga Argentina at El Monumental de Alta Cordoba.

Match Details

  • Referee Hernan Mastrangelo
  • Assistant 1 Sebastian Rainieri (Argentina)
15 games this season 🟨 2.1/game ⚽ 5.8 goals/game 🟥 3 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 Córdoba 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

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Instituto AC Córdoba 3 games · Avg 2.0 goals Estudiantes de La Plata
Last 5 meetings
2026-04-18 Instituto AC Córdoba 0–1 Estudiantes de La Plata 2024-10-20 Estudiantes de La Plata 3–2 Instituto AC Córdoba 2023-05-29 Instituto AC Córdoba 0–0 Estudiantes de La Plata

Recent Form

Instituto AC Córdoba
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
17 Mar CA Independiente H 2–1 W
12 Mar CA Talleres A 0–2 L
Estudiantes de La Plata
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Apr Instituto AC Córdoba A 1–0 W
11 Apr CA Union H 2–1 W
03 Apr CA San Lorenzo de Almagro A 0–1 L
23 Mar CA Central Cordoba H 5–0 W
18 Mar CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza A 2–1 W
13 Mar CA Lanus H 0–1 L

Season Stats

Instituto AC Córdoba Estudiantes de La Plata
#13 Position #12
36 Points 36
27 Played 27
10 / 6 / 11 W / D / L 8 / 12 / 7
32 Scored 36
31 Conceded 34
+1 GD +2
1.33 PPG 1.33
37% Win % 30%

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
35% Clean Sheets
Instituto AC Córdoba this season
44% Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season

Instituto AC Córdoba are 13th (36 pts). Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Instituto AC Córdoba
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
6/2
61-75
2/4
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Estudiantes de La Plata
0-15
–/3
16-30
1/2
31-45
1/3
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
5/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Instituto AC Córdoba
Alex Luna 6 G 3 A
Giuliano Cerato 6 G 1 A
Estudiantes de La Plata
Tiago Palacios 4 G 3 A
Alexis Castro 4 G
Fabricio Perez Escudero 3 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Instituto AC Cordoba is hosting Estudiantes de La Plata for another epic battle.
  • 5' Estudiantes de La Plata are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 10' Jhon Cordoba is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Instituto AC Cordoba tonight.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Instituto AC Cordoba and Estudiantes de La Plata are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' Instituto AC Cordoba currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' Estudiantes de La Plata looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Brian Aguirre scoring 1 goals.
  • 35' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 45' Edwuin Cetre has been relatively quiet despite scoring 7 goals in his last 2 appearances.
  • 46' Eros Mancuso is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eric Meza at the 46 minute mark.
  • 49' The referee calls foul for Eros Mancuso. He receives a card.
  • 51' Brian Aguirre has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 51 minutes.
  • 56' It looks like no one’s ball. Estudiantes de La Plata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 58' Time for substitution for Estudiantes de La Plata. Fabricio Perez Escudero is replaced by Edwuin Cetre.
  • 59' The referee has no hesitation. Jhon Cordoba is booked for Instituto AC Cordoba — card on 59.
  • 62' Poor challenge from Brian Aguirre. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 67' Instituto AC Cordoba seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 68' Fresh legs for Instituto AC Cordoba! Franco Jara comes on to replace Jhon Cordoba.
  • 69' Fresh legs for Estudiantes de La Plata! Alexis Castro comes on to replace Brian Aguirre.
  • 72' Franco Jara picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 77' Instituto AC Cordoba are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Estudiantes de La Plata backline.
  • 78' Gaston Lodico makes way for Matias Gallardo at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from Instituto AC Cordoba.
  • 83' Time for substitution for Estudiantes de La Plata. Guido Carrillo is replaced by Leandro Gonzalez Pirez.
  • 88' Supporters expect more eagerness from Santiago Nunez, as he is very good at scoring at El Monumental de Alta Cordoba with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Edwuin Cetre is booked for Estudiantes de La Plata — card on 90.
  • Another three points for Estudiantes de La Plata.

Lineups

Instituto AC Cordoba Lineups

3-4-2-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Diego Flores

Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Alexander Medina

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Brian Aguirre 1
Facundo Rodriguez 1
Gaston Benedetti 1
Alexis Castillo 1
Damian Puebla 1

Head to Head

2026-04-18 Instituto AC Córdoba 0–1 Estudiantes de La Plata 2024-10-20 Estudiantes de La Plata 3–2 Instituto AC Córdoba 2023-05-29 Instituto AC Córdoba 0–0 Estudiantes de La Plata

Instituto AC Cordoba Form

2026-04-18 Instituto AC Córdoba 0–1 Estudiantes de La Plata W 2026-04-11 CD Riestra 0–1 Instituto AC Córdoba W 2026-04-07 Instituto AC Córdoba 2–0 CSyD Defensa y Justicia L 2026-03-22 CA Boca Juniors 2–0 Instituto AC Córdoba L 2026-03-17 Instituto AC Córdoba 2–1 CA Independiente L 2026-03-12 CA Talleres 2–0 Instituto AC Córdoba L

Estudiantes de La Plata Form

2026-04-18 Instituto AC Córdoba 0–1 Estudiantes de La Plata W 2026-04-11 Estudiantes de La Plata 2–1 CA Union W 2026-04-03 CA San Lorenzo de Almagro 1–0 Estudiantes de La Plata L 2026-03-23 Estudiantes de La Plata 5–0 CA Central Cordoba W 2026-03-18 CA Gimnasia y Esgrima de Mendoza 1–2 Estudiantes de La Plata W 2026-03-13 Estudiantes de La Plata 0–1 CA Lanus L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.25 Instituto AC Cordoba xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Estudiantes de La Plata xG
I would bet for: Instituto AC Cordoba or Estudiantes de La Plata 70% + Under 2.5 goals 55%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Instituto AC Cordoba34% Draw30% Estudiantes de La Plata36%
Actual: Estudiantes de La Plata win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes51% 0% No49%
Avg goals/match: 2.49
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 71%
29%
± 2.5 45%
55%
± 3.5 24%
76%
± 4.5 11%
89%

Double Chance

Instituto AC Cordoba or Draw
64%
Draw or Estudiantes de La Plata
66%
Instituto AC Cordoba or Estudiantes de La Plata
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Instituto AC Cordoba26% Draw49% Estudiantes de La Plata25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 0
10.4%
1 – 0
9.2%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 0
6.3%
0 – 2
6.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
3.2%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — Instituto AC Cordoba

Handicap Instituto AC Cordoba covers Push Estudiantes de La Plata covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 19% 65%
-0.5 35% — 65%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 19% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Instituto AC Cordoba keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Estudiantes de La Plata keeps clean sheet
29% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.