The opening match of the Apertura tournament will see Instituto go head-to-head with Vélez tonight at 22:15 (Argentina time) in the iconic Olympic Stadium in Córdoba.
Historically, the last five encounters between these two teams have resulted in every imaginable outcome. Instituto secured 2 victories, while Vélez gained 1 win, and 2 matches ended in draws. The latest matchup was on July 26, during the Primera Phase of the Argentine Clausura tournament in 2025, which resulted in a goalless draw.
The referee appointed for this exciting fixture is Andrés Merlos.
Upcoming Matches for Instituto in the Apertura
Round 2: vs Platense – January 26, 17:00 (Argentina time)
Round 3: vs Lanús – February 3, 21:15 (Argentina time)
Round 4: vs Gimnasia (Mendoza) – February 8, 22:15 (Argentina time)
Round 5: vs Central Córdoba (SE) – February 15, 22:00 (Argentina time)
Round 6: vs Atlético Tucumán – February 19, 19:30 (Argentina time)
Upcoming Matches for Vélez in the Apertura
Round 2: vs Talleres – January 27, 17:45 (Argentina time)
Round 3: vs Independiente – January 31, 19:45 (Argentina time)
Round 4: vs Boca Juniors – February 8, 22:15 (Argentina time)
Round 5: vs Defensa y Justicia – February 13, 18:00 (Argentina time)
Round 6: vs River Plate – February 22, 18:30 (Argentina time)
Match Times for Instituto and Vélez by Country
Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 22:15 hours
Colombia and Peru: 20:15 hours
Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico) and Nicaragua: 19:15 hours
Venezuela: 21:15 hours