Argentina - Primera DivisiónData current as of August 31, 2026

Instituto vs Independiente: match statistics

Instituto crest
Instituto
2 : 1half-time 2:1
Independiente crest
Independiente
135%(2.70)
X35%(2.65)
230%(2.77)

Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched fixture. Instituto shows solid home form with a 40% win rate and a +1 goal difference, however, their last five overall matches display inconsistency (2-1-2). Independiente stands out with offensive reliability – they have not recorded a single away match without scoring a goal (FTS% 0%) and have better form over the last five games (1.6 PPG vs 1.4). A key factor is the high draw rate for the visitors away from home (50%) and similar xG stats for both teams (Instituto 1.33 vs Independiente 1.34). Taking into account the home advantage for the hosts as well as the solid defense and offense of the visitors, the most likely scenario is a sharing of points, although Instituto's slight edge in home conditions gives them marginally better chances for a victory.

Instituto vs Independiente: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Instituto played against Independiente in Primera División (Argentina). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 2:1.

Recent form

Instituto has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Independiente has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Instituto scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.33. Independiente scores 1.67 and allows 1.22. Games in this league average 1.99 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 56% of Instituto's games and 67% of Independiente's. The Over 2.5 rates are 44% and 22%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 32% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Independiente has the higher season xG average, 1.54 to 1.44 per game. Instituto takes 12.3 shots per game, while Independiente takes 13.9.

First-half and second-half trends

Instituto leads at halftime in 44% of its games and scores 0.44 goals per game after halftime. Independiente leads at halftime in 22% and scores 1.11 after halftime.

When the teams score

Instituto's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Independiente, it is minutes 31-45+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Primera División games average 1.99 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 32% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Statistical analysis indicates a very evenly matched fixture. Instituto shows solid home form with a 40% win rate and a +1 goal difference, however, their last five overall matches display inconsistency (2-1-2). Independiente stands out with offensive reliability – they have not recorded a single away match without scoring a goal (FTS% 0%) and have better form over the last five games (1.6 PPG vs 1.4). A key factor is the high draw rate for the visitors away from home (50%) and similar xG stats for both teams (Instituto 1.33 vs Independiente 1.34). Taking into account the home advantage for the hosts as well as the solid defense and offense of the visitors, the most likely scenario is a sharing of points, although Instituto's slight edge in home conditions gives them marginally better chances for a victory.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

2 : 1
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

35Possession (%)65
InstitutoIndependiente
11Shots12
InstitutoIndependiente
4Shots on target4
InstitutoIndependiente
1.29xG1.51
InstitutoIndependiente
3Corners8
InstitutoIndependiente
44Dangerous attacks66
InstitutoIndependiente
20Fouls11
InstitutoIndependiente
6Cards3
InstitutoIndependiente

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

InstitutoIndependiente
1Goals scored / game1.67
InstitutoIndependiente
1.33Goals allowed / game1.22
InstitutoIndependiente
54%Average possession54%
InstitutoIndependiente
4.11Shots on target / game4.44
InstitutoIndependiente

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.33Shots per game13.89
InstitutoIndependiente
4.11Shots on target4.44
InstitutoIndependiente
8.1%Shot conversion12%
InstitutoIndependiente
54%Possession54%
InstitutoIndependiente
1.44xG for1.54
InstitutoIndependiente
1.08xG against1.11
InstitutoIndependiente

Shooting quality

Instituto: BalancedIndependiente: Balanced
InstitutoIndependiente
Accuracy (shots on target)33%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.240.38

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Independiente is 14% better for: last-5 form.

1.4 pts / game - Instituto · 1.6 pts / game - Independiente

Instituto
WWDLL
Season result split
22% W22% R56% P
Season (W-D-L)
2-2-5
0.89 pts / game · goal difference -3
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-1-2
1.40 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-1-2
Last 5 at home
2-1-2
LDWWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.2xG: 1.43Opponent xG: 0.89BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%
Independiente
WLDWD
Season result split
33% W56% R11% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-5-1
1.56 pts / game · goal difference +4
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-2-1
Last 5 away
1-2-1
DWLD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.2Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.76Opponent xG: 1.06BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 40%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Independiente is 67% better for: goals scored per game.

1 goals / game - Instituto · 1.67 goals / game - Independiente

Independiente is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.33 goals / game - Instituto · 1.22 goals / game - Independiente

Instituto scoring profile: strong

Instituto scores in 67% of games (6 of 9 meczów), while Independiente keeps a clean sheet in 33% (3 of 9 meczów).

Independiente scoring profile: very strong

Independiente scores in 100% of games (9 of 9 meczów), while Instituto keeps a clean sheet in 11% (1 of 9 meczów).

9Goals scored (season)15
InstitutoIndependiente
12Goals conceded (season)11
InstitutoIndependiente
2.33Average goals per game2.89
InstitutoIndependiente
6Goals scored (last 5)11
InstitutoIndependiente
6Goals conceded (last 5)8
InstitutoIndependiente

How often they score at least...

67%1 goal100%
InstitutoIndependiente
33%2 goals44%
InstitutoIndependiente
0%3 goals11%
InstitutoIndependiente
0%4 goals11%
InstitutoIndependiente

How often they concede at least...

89%1 goal67%
InstitutoIndependiente
44%2 goals22%
InstitutoIndependiente
0%3 goals22%
InstitutoIndependiente
0%4 goals11%
InstitutoIndependiente

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

47%
League average

Goal patterns

0%BTTS at half-time33%
InstitutoIndependiente
0%BTTS in both halves11%
InstitutoIndependiente
22%Scored in both halves11%
InstitutoIndependiente

BTTS and goal count

44%Min. 3 goals and BTTS22%
InstitutoIndependiente
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
InstitutoIndependiente
60%BTTS - last 560%
InstitutoIndependiente

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

78%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
InstitutoIndependiente
11%Min. 2 goals before half-time33%
InstitutoIndependiente
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time11%
InstitutoIndependiente

2nd half

89%Min. 1 goal after half-time78%
InstitutoIndependiente
44%Min. 2 goals after half-time44%
InstitutoIndependiente
11%Min. 3 goals after half-time22%
InstitutoIndependiente

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Instituto is 28% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.56 pts / game - Instituto · 1.22 pts / game - Independiente

Instituto - half-time state
44% leading22% draw33% trailing
Independiente - half-time state
22% leading56% draw22% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.56Points per game (1st half)1.22
InstitutoIndependiente
0.56Goals scored (1st half)0.56
InstitutoIndependiente
0.33Goals conceded (1st half)0.67
InstitutoIndependiente
0.89Average goals (1st half)1.22
InstitutoIndependiente
67%Clean sheet before half-time56%
InstitutoIndependiente
56%No goal before half-time44%
InstitutoIndependiente

After half-time (2nd half)

0.44Points per game (2nd half)1.67
InstitutoIndependiente
0.44Goals scored (2nd half)1.11
InstitutoIndependiente
1Goals conceded (2nd half)0.56
InstitutoIndependiente
1.44Average goals (2nd half)1.67
InstitutoIndependiente
11%Clean sheet after half-time56%
InstitutoIndependiente
56%No goal after half-time44%
InstitutoIndependiente

Instituto - second-half results

0% W44% R56% P
14
Half-time points
5
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
4
Second-half points
-5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.56
PPG before half-time
Lead holding50%

Leads at halftime in 44% of games and wins 22%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.7

Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Independiente - second-half results

44% W33% R22% P
11
Half-time points
5
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
15
Second-half points
+5
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.22
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Instituto - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.800.60
Goals scored / game0.80.4
Goals allowed / game0.40.8
Average goals per game1.21.2
1 goal100%80%
2 goals20%40%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+2-2
Half-time: 60% leading - 0% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 60% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
Independiente - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.602.20
Goals scored / game0.41.8
Goals allowed / game1.00.6
Average goals per game1.42.4
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals20%40%
Clean sheet40%60%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference-3+6
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Instituto
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
1
16-30
3
2
31-45
1
3
46-60
1
3
61-75
2
3
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Independiente
ScoredConceded
0
2
0-15
0
2
16-30
5
2
31-45
4
1
46-60
3
2
61-75
3
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (5 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.61
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.1 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
131%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
62%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-62%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
67%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Instituto

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.36
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.69
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.44
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.25
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
88%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
155%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.51
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.1
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Independiente

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.43
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.02
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-3.6 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.13
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.11
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
194%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
108%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.04
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.6
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).

Teams vs league

InstitutoLigaIndependiente
Average goals per game 2.331.99 2.89
Both teams scored 56%47% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 44%32% 22%
Clean sheets 11%35% 33%
Goal before half-time 78%57% 67%
Goal after half-time 89%72% 78%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

1.99
Average goals per game
47%
Both teams scored
32%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
35%
Clean sheets
1.13
Home goals / game
0.86
Away goals / game
+31%
Home attack advantage
+24%
Home defensive advantage
+16%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
57%
1 goal
21%
2 goals
3%
3 goals
1%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
72%
1 goal
35%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
2%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. IndependienteSubstitutionOn: Milton Nahuel ValenzuelaOff: Facundo Zavala
  2. InstitutoGoalGiuliano CeratoAssist: Alex Nahuel Luna
  3. IndependienteYellow cardMilton Nahuel Valenzuela
  4. InstitutoYellow cardFranco Daniel Jara
  5. InstitutoYellow cardAlex Nahuel Luna
  6. IndependienteSubstitutionOn: Luciano Javier CabralOff: Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés
  7. InstitutoSubstitutionOn: Matias FonsecaOff: Franco Daniel Jara
  8. InstitutoSubstitutionOn: Luca RafaelliOff: Jhon Emerson Córdoba Mosquera
  9. InstitutoYellow cardManuel Roffo
  10. IndependienteYellow cardIván José Marcone
  11. InstitutoSubstitutionOn: Jonathan GalvánOff: Agustín Nicolás Massaccesi
  12. InstitutoYellow cardNicolás Guerra
  13. InstitutoYellow cardLuca Rafaelli
  14. InstitutoYellow cardJuan Ignacio Méndez
  15. IndependienteYellow cardLeonardo Godoy

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Referee context

See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.

Nicolás RamírezMatches officiated: 11
6.18Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 255%Home wins9%Draws36%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Instituto's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Independiente. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Instituto AC Córdoba
0 : 0
CA Independiente
CA Independiente
2 : 0
Instituto AC Córdoba

FAQ

What was the result of Instituto vs Independiente?

The Primera División match finished Instituto 2:1 Independiente. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Instituto and Independiente?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Instituto won 0, Independiente won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Instituto vs Independiente?

Instituto score 1.00 goals per game on average and Independiente 1.67. The Primera División average is 1.99 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 32% of games. Both teams score in 56% of Instituto's matches and 67% of Independiente's.

What form are Instituto and Independiente in?

Over the last 5 games Instituto have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Independiente 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Instituto vs Independiente?

The statistical background for Instituto vs Independiente — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.