Instituto vs Godoy Cruz Prediction: Will Instituto achieve the 3rd straight win at home?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Instituto will face Godoy Cruz at Stadium Presidente Peron in Cordoba. The home side head here after a loss (2-0) against Lanus. The visitors come into this game after a win (4-0) against Banfield.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Instituto (LWDWL)

Instituto were beaten 2-0 by Lanús in a match only won in the second half. The chance to score was few and far between and the first half was balanced. In possession, Lanús had 54 per cent to Instituto’s 46 per cent but could not translate that into effective shots, having just one shot on target. Lanús also showed more aggression in the second half and opened the scoring in the 52nd when Torres scored after Salvio assisted. Aquino, however, took advantage of a play by Bou to extend the lead in the 74th minute for the team which continued to press. I tried to react, but a solid defense and an ineffective attack proved to be too much for Instituto, which only had two shots on target the whole game. In total, Instituto had 52% possession, but it was Lanús who had the greater chances, 21 shots, eight on target. The goalkeeper made six saves across the match and his defense was still needed. Lanús, however, were much more cohesive and particularly in the second half, were able to gain three key points in the competition. With this result, Instituto is in 11th place in the table with 36 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with a record of 31 goals scored and 28 goals conceded.

Godoy Cruz (WLDLL)

Godoy Cruz enters this next match after a great 4-0 win over Banfield. The home side were ahead after just 3 minutes thanks to a precise strike by Sebastián Rodríguez. Godoy Cruz were more effective when it mattered, even though Banfield had the better of possession (55%). Godoy Cruz kept up their scorching pace in the second half when Juan Pérez capped off a magnificent team move to put them 2-0 up in the 48th minute. Joaquín Cejas added another in the 66th minute and Marcelo Mendoza found the net in the 78th for the third. Banfield failed to find real chances from their possession, only managing 2 shots on target to their opponents' 7. On the whole the home side were solid at the back and quick to attack, scoring 13 shots on goal and doing well with their attacking efficiency to take the 3 point win. Then at the decisive moment Banfield lacked the finishing or defensive organization. With this result, Godoy Cruz is in 17th place in the table with 32 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with a record of 28 goals scored and 27 goals conceded.

Extra Betting Tips

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Godoy Cruz has won 4, and they drew another. Goals were scored in all of those games, but with both teams scoring in just 2 of the matches.

I think that, despite the loss and recent history, Instituto will not lose this match.