Godoy Cruz vs Instituto Prediction: Can Godoy Cruz secure the last sit for the next round of Copa Sudamericana?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Godoy Cruz will face Instituto at Estadio Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza. The home side head here after a loss (2-0) against Banfield. The visitors come from a win (2-0) against Lanus.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Godoy Cruz team comes to this game after a surprising defeat (2-0) against Banfield. Despite Godoy Cruz's greater possession of the ball, in the 1st half, it was the Banfield team who created the best goal opportunities, going ahead on the scoreboard at 27'. In the 2nd half, Godoy Cruz's team was much more pressing and managed to create more goal opportunities, however, they failed in the finalization and would suffer 2-0 already at 85'. With this result, Godoy Cruz's team was unable to qualify for the next round of the Copa Sudamericana. For that, and not to be dependent on other results, Godoy Cruz's team needs to win this game, thus guaranteeing at least the last place of access. In the last 5 league games, Godoy Cruz has won 1, tied 3, and lost 1, having scored 6 goals and conceded 7.

The Instituto team comes to this game after a surprising victory (2-1) against Lanus. It was a very divided game with few goal scoring opportunities, in which the Instituto team would demonstrate excellent effectiveness in the opportunities created. The Instituto team would be the first to score, taking the lead at 29'. Even so, the Lanus team would still score in the 1st half, at 41'. However, in the 2nd half, at 58', Lanus' team would be reduced to 10 players, which would facilitate the game for Instituto, which would still only reach 2-1 at 90+4'. With this result, the Instituto's team reached 32 points, being in 17th place. In the last 5 league games the team has 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, having scored 5 goals and conceded only, being in an excellent moment of form.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Godoy Cruz has won 3, and Instituto has won 3. Goals were scored in just all of those 5 matches, but with both teams scoring in just 1 of those games.

Godoy Cruz is a favorite to win due to playing at home, yet it is expected to be a hard match for them. Both Teams are expected to score.