Prediction for match San Lorenzo — Instituto Cordoba

Match Analysis: San Lorenzo vs Instituto Cordoba

In the Argentine Professional League, San Lorenzo will face Instituto Cordoba on February 24. Bookmakers have set the odds for a San Lorenzo victory at 2.20, a draw at 2.83, and an Instituto Cordoba win at 3.85. Based on probability percentages, San Lorenzo has a 42.57% chance of winning, a draw is at 33.10%, and Instituto Cordoba has a 24.33% chance. The most likely scenario is that San Lorenzo will avoid defeat, considering the difference in percentages and the offered odds.

Team Results and Statistics

San Lorenzo's last three matches were: February 14, 2026, Union Santa Fe vs San Lorenzo 0-0, February 8, 2026, Huracan vs San Lorenzo 1-0, January 31, 2026, San Lorenzo vs Central Cordoba de Santiago 1-0. During the same period, Instituto Cordoba played: February 20, 2026, Instituto Cordoba vs Atletico Tucuman 2-1, February 16, 2026, Instituto Cordoba vs Central Cordoba de Santiago 2-0, February 9, 2026, Gimnasia M. vs Instituto Cordoba 1-0. On average over the last five games, San Lorenzo had 50.2% possession, committed 14.8 fouls, was caught offside 1.8 times, and received 3 yellow cards. Instituto Cordoba shows 54% possession, 13 fouls, 1.8 offsides, and 1.8 yellow cards per match. The last head-to-head meeting was on August 23, 2025: San Lorenzo vs Instituto Cordoba 1-0.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In a five-match series, San Lorenzo's average total goals per match is 1.6, scoring and conceding 0.8 each. Instituto Cordoba's figures are higher: 2.6 goals on average per game, scoring 1.4 and conceding 1.2. For over 2.5 goals, San Lorenzo recorded 1 out of 5, Instituto Cordoba 3 out of 5. In the first half, both teams went over 1.5 goals only once out of 5, while in the second half, Instituto Cordoba did so 3 out of 5 times, San Lorenzo 1 out of 5. San Lorenzo most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minute (75%), while Instituto Cordoba distributes goals across four intervals: 16-30, 31-45, 61-75, and 76-90 (22% each). San Lorenzo concedes most often between the 16th-30th and 61st-75th minutes (50% each), Instituto Cordoba between the 46th-60th and 61st-75th minutes (50% each). Overall, San Lorenzo shows low scoring rates, whereas Instituto Cordoba appears more active upfront but doesn't always capitalize on opportunities. In their last five matches, San Lorenzo scored more than one goal only once, while Instituto Cordoba did so twice. Considering San Lorenzo's low scoring and Instituto Cordoba's inconsistency, a bet on "Both Teams to Score: No" at 1.52 seems reasonable.

Corner Totals Analysis

San Lorenzo averages 4 corners per game, while Instituto Cordoba averages 3.8. In the last five matches, San Lorenzo had a total of over 9.5 corners twice, and Instituto Cordoba once. The closest sum to the average total is 7.5, with odds for over 7.5 corners at 1.32 and under 7.5 at 2.88. San Lorenzo is favored in corner outcomes with odds of 1.71. Overall, neither team shows high corner stats, so it's logical to consider cautious bets on total corners closer to 7-8.