On Sunday, March 1, Unión will take on Instituto at the Estadio Olímpico in Córdoba, starting at 19:15 (ART). This matchup marks an important fixture in the Apertura tournament as both teams strive for points in the eighth round.
Current Form
Instituto is entering this match energized by their recent performance, having secured a draw against San Lorenzo last week. In their last four matches, they achieved two victories, one draw, and one loss, scoring a total of 7 goals while conceding 5.
Unión, on the other hand, is looking to build on their last result, where they triumphed over Sarmiento with a score of 3-1. They have had a mixed run in recent fixtures, recording 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, netting 8 goals while allowing 2.
Historical Encounters
In their last meetings, Instituto and Unión have shown a competitive spirit; their last encounter was on August 15, during the 2025 Clausura, where Unión claimed a significant victory with a scoreline of 4-0. Recent statistics indicate the home team has managed only one victory in their last several games against the visitors, but they have drawn three times in their recent encounters.
Match Official
The match will be officiated by Sebastián Zunino.
Upcoming Fixtures
Instituto:
- Matchday 9 vs Estudiantes: March 7 at 17:00 (ART)
- Matchday 10 vs Talleres: March 12 at 19:15 (ART)
- Matchday 11 vs Independiente: March 16 at 22:15 (ART)
- Matchday 12 vs Boca Juniors: March 22 at 20:00 (ART)
- Matchday 13 vs Defensa y Justicia: Date and time TBA
Unión:
- Matchday 9 vs Talleres: March 6 at 22:00 (ART)
- Matchday 10 vs Independiente: March 10 at 19:45 (ART)
- Matchday 11 vs Boca Juniors: March 15 at 22:00 (ART)
- Matchday 12 vs Defensa y Justicia: March 21 at 17:45 (ART)
- Matchday 13 vs Dep. Riestra: Date and time TBA
Kickoff Times by Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 19:15 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 17:15 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico (Mexico), and Nicaragua: 16:15 hours
- Venezuela: 18:15 hours
Both teams will be eager to secure valuable points as the season progresses, making this clash a must-watch for fans.