In a highly anticipated clash, Instituto will take on Argentinos Juniors today at 15:00 (Argentina time) at the Estadio El Olímpico in Córdoba as part of Matchday 8 of the Clausura tournament.
The Road Ahead for Instituto and Argentinos Juniors
Both teams will be looking to refine their tactics to secure a much-needed victory. The visiting side, Argentinos Juniors, comes into this match after losing 1-2 to Independiente Riv. in their last outing. Meanwhile, Instituto fell short in their previous game, managing only a goalless draw against Independiente, marking a stretch of poor form with 2 losses and 2 draws in their last four matches. They have conceded 6 goals while scoring just once.
Recent Form of Instituto in the Clausura
Instituto’s last match resulted in a 0-0 stalemate against Independiente. Their overall performance this season has been inconsistent, recording just 2 draws and 2 defeats recently, with the defense struggling as they allowed 6 goals and scored only once.
Recent Form of Argentinos Juniors in the Clausura
On the other hand, Argentinos Juniors are striving for consistency, having had fluctuating results recently with 2 victories, 1 loss, and 1 draw. They managed to score 6 goals but have also faced 4 in their own net.
Historically, the encounters between these two sides have been competitive, with Instituto winning once, Argentinos Juniors three times, and one match ending in a draw. Their most recent meeting in the tournament occurred on May 11, during the Round of 16 of the 2025 Apertura tournament, where Argentinos Juniors emerged victorious with a score of 3-1.
Match Official
Nazareno Arasa has been appointed as the referee for this match.
Upcoming Fixtures
Instituto:
- Matchday 9: vs Godoy Cruz – September 21, 16:45 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs Lanús – September 28, 20:15 (Argentina time)
Argentinos Juniors:
- Matchday 9: vs Banfield – September 21, 19:00 (Argentina time)
- Matchday 10: vs Aldosivi – September 27, 14:30 (Argentina time)
Match Timing in Different Countries
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 15:00
- Colombia and Peru: 13:00
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 12:00
- Venezuela: 14:00