Instituto AC Cordoba vs Estudiantes de La Plata, Superliga Argentina 2026 APERTURA
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Instituto AC Cordoba vs Estudiantes de La Plata — Superliga Argentina at El Monumental de Alta Cordoba.
- Instituto AC Cordoba 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
- Estudiantes de La Plata 27 games · 36 pts (2026/26)
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 Huracán | 27 | 46 |
| 5 | CA River Plate | 27 | 43 |
| 6 | CA Boca Juniors | 27 | 42 |
| 7 | CA Independiente | 27 | 40 |
| 8 | CA Tucumán | 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 Lanús | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Instituto AC Cordoba | 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 Cordoba | 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)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
36%
Clean Sheets
Instituto AC Cordoba this season
Instituto AC Cordoba this season
48%
Clean Sheets
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Estudiantes de La Plata this season
Instituto AC Cordoba are 13th (36 pts). Estudiantes de La Plata are 12th (36 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Instituto AC Cordoba
0-15
1/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/1
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Estudiantes de La Plata
0-15
–/2
16-30
–/1
31-45
1/2
46-60
3/–
61-75
2/1
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Instituto AC Cordoba
| Alex Luna | 6 G |
Estudiantes de La Plata
| Tiago Palacios | 4 G | 3 A |
| Alexis Castro | 4 G | |
| Fabricio Perez Escudero | 3 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Instituto AC Cordoba vs Estudiantes de La Plata — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Gaston Lodico is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Estudiantes de La Plata tonight.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Instituto AC Cordoba side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Estudiantes de La Plata come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 25' Instituto AC Cordoba currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 30' The 35-year-old Guido Carrillo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 35' A quiet spell here at El Monumental de Alta Cordoba. Instituto AC Cordoba seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' Estudiantes de La Plata fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' Argentina international Tiago Palacios has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' The crowd applauds Eric Meza as he leaves the pitch. Eros Mancuso steps in for Estudiantes de La Plata.
- 49' Poor challenge from Eros Mancuso. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 51' The deadlock is broken! Brian Aguirre gets on the scoresheet on 51 minutes.
- 56' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 58' Estudiantes de La Plata make a change. Fabricio Perez Escudero trudges off to be replaced by Edwuin Cetre on 58 minutes.
- 59' A moment of madness from Jhon Cordoba on 59 minutes earns him a card. Instituto AC Cordoba will be frustrated.
- 62' A meaty challenge results in booking for Brian Aguirre on 62.
- 67' Alex Luna has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 4 cards already picked up this season.
- 68' Franco Jara has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jhon Cordoba on 68 minute.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Alexis Castro. He replaces Brian Aguirre on 69 minute.
- 72' The referee calls foul for Franco Jara. He receives a card.
- 77' Manuel Roffo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 78' The crowd applauds Gaston Lodico as he leaves the pitch. Matias Gallardo steps in for Instituto AC Cordoba.
- 83' A tactical swap from Estudiantes de La Plata — Leandro Gonzalez Pirez on, Guido Carrillo off on 83 minutes.
- 88' Instituto AC Cordoba are deployed in a 3-4-2-1 today, looking to exploit space against Estudiantes de La Plata's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 90' It’s a booking for Estudiantes de La Plata player. Edwuin Cetre gets a card.
- The points are shared — Instituto AC Cordoba 0-1 Estudiantes de La Plata. Honours even.
Lineups
Instituto AC Cordoba Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 19
- 28
- 30
- 55
- 3
- 26
- 6
- 44
- 20
- 10
- 7
Bench
- 8
- 13
- 2
- 11
- 29
- 17
- 35
- 21
- 15
- 22
- 32
- 27
Coach
Diego Flores
Estudiantes de La Plata Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 9
- 26
- 16
- 21
-
20
Eric Meza ↓ Eros Mancuso 46'
- 13
-
28
Brian Aguirre ↓ Alexis Castro 69'
- 4
- 32
- 29
-
10
Tiago Palacios ↓ Facundo Farias 69'
Bench
- 27
- 7
-
22
Alexis Castro ↑ 69'
- 19
-
14
Leandro Gonzalez Pirez ↑ 83'
-
11
Facundo Farias ↑ 69'
-
40
Eros Mancuso ↑ 46'
- 8
- 1
-
18
Edwuin Cetre ↑ 58'
- 35
- 17
Coach
Alexander Medina
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian Aguirre | 1 |
| Facundo Rodriguez | 1 |
| Gaston Benedetti | 1 |
| Alexis Castillo | 1 |
| Damian Puebla | 1 |
Head to Head
Instituto AC Cordoba Form
2026-04-18
Instituto AC Cordoba
0–1
Estudiantes de La Plata
L
2026-04-11
CD Riestra
0–1
Instituto AC Cordoba
W
2026-04-07
Instituto AC Cordoba
2–0
CSyD Defensa y Justicia
W
2026-03-22
CA Boca Juniors
2–0
Instituto AC Cordoba
L
2026-03-17
Instituto AC Cordoba
2–1
CA Independiente
W
2026-03-12
CA Talleres
2–0
Instituto AC Cordoba
L
Estudiantes de La Plata Form
2026-04-18
Instituto AC Cordoba
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
✓ CorrectActual: Estudiantes de La Plata win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.

