Prediction for match Instituto Cordoba — Estudiantes

Odds and Probability Percentages

In the Argentine Professional League on 18.04.2026, Instituto Cordoba will face Estudiantes. The odds for the main outcomes are fairly balanced: Instituto Cordoba to win is at 2.64, Estudiantes at 2.83, and a draw is priced at 2.94. The probability percentages for 1X2 are: Instituto Cordoba 35.33%, draw 31.72%, Estudiantes 32.95%. These numbers suggest a slight edge for Instituto Cordoba, but no clear favorite. The options for total goals and both teams to score also present interesting odds, but bookmakers are primarily focusing on a low-scoring game.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Instituto Cordoba has shown average ball possession (43%), recorded 3 yellow cards, 14.4 fouls, and 2 offsides per game. Estudiantes performs slightly better in these aspects: 53.6% possession, 3.4 yellows, 13.2 fouls, and 1 offside. Recently, Instituto Cordoba's results are: 11.04.2026 Deportivo Riestra - Instituto Cordoba 0-1, 07.04.2026 Instituto Cordoba - Defensa y Justicia 2-0, 22.03.2026 Boca Juniors - Instituto Cordoba 2-0. Estudiantes' recent results are: 14.04.2026 Estudiantes - Cusco 2-1, 11.04.2026 Estudiantes - Union Santa Fe 2-1, 09.04.2026 Independiente Medellin - Estudiantes 1-1. Their last head-to-head match was on 20.10.2024: Estudiantes - Instituto Cordoba 3-2.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In their last five matches, Instituto Cordoba averages a total of 2 goals per game, scoring and conceding 1 goal each. Estudiantes has a higher average total of 2.8, with 2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded. For over 2.5 goals: Instituto Cordoba played over 2.5 goals only once in 5 matches, Estudiantes 3 out of 5. In the first half, both teams exceeded 1.5 goals only once in 5 matches, while in the second half, Instituto Cordoba did it once, Estudiantes twice. This indicates both teams tend to start cautiously, with Estudiantes showing a tendency for more goals in the second half. Instituto Cordoba most frequently scores between 31-45, 46-60, and 76-90 minutes (25% each), while Estudiantes scores mostly between 76-90 minutes (36%). Instituto Cordoba is most vulnerable in the first 15 minutes and between 46-60 (50% each), Estudiantes between 31-45 minutes (67%). Overall, the statistics of both teams for totals and over 2.5 goals do not strongly suggest a high-scoring game, and Instituto Cordoba shows a tendency for low-scoring matches. Therefore, a bet on under 2.5 goals at 1.45 seems logical, considering the balance of attacking and defensive metrics.

Corners in the Match

Instituto Cordoba averages 5.4 corners in their last 5 games, while Estudiantes averages 3.8. For over 9.5 corners, Instituto Cordoba achieved 4 out of 5, and Estudiantes only 1 out of 5. Among available corner totals, the line closest to the average sum (9.2) is 9.5: over 9.5 corners is at 2.18, under 9.5 at 1.56. For the outcome on corners, Instituto Cordoba is the favorite with odds of 1.73. Overall, Instituto Cordoba earns more corners, and a bet on their individual corner total above the average could be interesting when choosing additional options.