Prediction for match Instituto Cordoba — Union Santa Fe

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Argentine Professional League on March 1, Instituto Cordoba will face Union Santa Fe. The 1X2 odds are as follows: Instituto Cordoba win at 2.44, draw at 2.82, Union Santa Fe win at 3.30. The probabilities for the outcomes are: Instituto Cordoba - 38.39%, draw - 33.22%, Union Santa Fe - 28.39%. Instituto Cordoba has a slight edge in the odds, but the gap is not significant, and a draw is also highly rated. The option of Union Santa Fe winning has the lowest probability, but it cannot be completely ruled out given the close odds. Overall, bookmakers expect a tight contest, with Instituto Cordoba being slightly favored.

Team Results and Statistics

Instituto Cordoba has collected 8 points in their last five matches: a draw with San Lorenzo 1-1 (24.02.2026), wins against Atletico Tucuman 2-1 (20.02.2026) and Central Cordoba de Santiago 2-0 (16.02.2026), a loss to Gimnasia M. 0-1 (09.02.2026), and a draw with Lanus 2-2 (04.02.2026). Union Santa Fe has taken 10 points in the same period: victories over Atletico Sarmiento 3-1 (26.02.2026), Aldosivi 1-0 (23.02.2026), a draw with San Lorenzo 0-0 (14.02.2026), a defeat to Central Cordoba de Santiago 0-1 (07.02.2026), and a thrashing of Gimnasia M. 4-0 (03.02.2026). In their head-to-head on August 15, 2025, Union Santa Fe defeated Instituto Cordoba 4-0. In secondary statistics, Instituto Cordoba has an average possession of 51.6%, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 12.4 fouls, and is caught offside 1.4 times per game over the five-match span. Union Santa Fe averages 49.4% possession, 2.2 yellow cards, 14 fouls, and 2.2 offsides per match. These figures indicate a tight midfield battle and high activity from both teams in duels.

Teams' Scoring Trends

Instituto Cordoba's matches have averaged 2.4 goals in their last five games, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1 goal per match. Union Santa Fe shows an average total of 2.0, scoring 1.6 and conceding only 0.4. For over 2.5 goals, both teams have a balance: Instituto Cordoba with 2 out of 5 over, 3 under; Union Santa Fe similarly with 2 over, 3 under. In the first half, Instituto Cordoba had only 1 out of 5 matches with two or more goals, while Union Santa Fe had 2 out of 5. In the second half, both teams recorded 2 out of 5 over 1.5. Instituto Cordoba most frequently scores between 76-90 minutes (38%), while Union Santa Fe scores in the same period (43%). Instituto Cordoba most often concedes between 46 and 60 minutes (50%), Union Santa Fe in the first 15 minutes (67%). This profile suggests both teams can increase their efforts in the final stages, but Union Santa Fe is very reliable in defense. Given Union Santa Fe's low average goals conceded and Instituto Cordoba's not-so-high scoring, a bet on "Both Teams to Score: No" at 1.60 seems justified. Union Santa Fe concedes less than one goal per game, and Instituto Cordoba is not highly prolific. Over 2.5 goals occurred in only 2 out of 5 matches for both teams, further supporting a low-scoring option.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Instituto Cordoba averages 4.6 corners in their last five matches, while Union Santa Fe averages 2.8. For over 9.5 corners, Instituto Cordoba had only 1 out of 5 matches, and Union Santa Fe had none. The closest sum of averages is 7.5, but only individual totals are listed. Instituto Cordoba's total corners over 4.5 is at 1.91, under 4.5 at 1.80. Union Santa Fe's total over 3.5 is at 1.67, under 3.5 at 2.10. This profile suggests that Instituto Cordoba takes more corners, while Union Santa Fe does so less frequently. A bet on total corners under 9.5 seems logical, considering the low frequency of this value being surpassed by both teams. Additionally, one might consider a bet on Instituto Cordoba's individual total corners over 4.5, based on their average over five games.