Instituto vs Platense preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Juan Domingo Perón
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
InstitutoIACC
2 1
PlatensePLA
Full Time
Round 2 2nd Phase
Goal
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CONTEXT

Instituto defeated Platense 2-1 in their encounter, with the home team leading 1-0 at the halftime break. Platense controlled more of the ball with 53 percent possession, yet Instituto generated superior scoring opportunities reflected in their 2.43 expected goals compared to the visitors' 0.89. The match remained competitive as both sides pushed for openings without any dismissals disrupting proceedings. Instituto's ability to capitalize on their chances proved decisive in securing the win. The xG differential of 1.54 underscored the home side's dominance in key areas. This outcome aligned with the pre-match expectations for the stronger team. Overall, the game showcased tactical discipline from both squads in a hard-fought battle.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Instituto exhibited a significant structural deviation of 100 percent from expected patterns.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with expectations throughout the contest.
  • xG alignment: The 2-1 result aligned fully with the underlying xG metrics.
  • Market alignment: The outcome proved consistent with pre-match market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: Instituto met xG expectations with 2.43 against Platense's 0.89.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the match beyond standard play.
  • Red card distortion: No red card distortion occurred with both teams finishing at full strength.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
L. Lobo Medina
L. Lobo Medina
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
C. Navarro
C. Navarro
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Del Fueyo
J. Del Fueyo
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Etem
J. Etem
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Instituto D. Flores
D. Flores
VS
Platense W. Zunino
W. Zunino
1.4
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.87
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vélez Sarsfield Rank: 66 L
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 58 W
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 59 D
Estudiantes Rank: 69 L
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 61 W
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 59 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 D
Estudiantes Rank: 69 L
San Lorenzo Rank: 64 L
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 L
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 62 D
Lanús Rank: 66 D
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 1 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.27
60.44
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Instituto
Platense
Power Score
62.27
60.44
League Position
9
12
Global Rank
497
549

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Instituto — Opponent-weighted form score
Platense — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Instituto Platense

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Instituto

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Platense

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Instituto ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Platense
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
38.83
31.32
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
31.32
38.83
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Instituto +0.65 Efficiency Index
vs
Platense -0.65 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Instituto
Platense
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Instituto
vs
Platense
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Instituto Platense
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
11%
18%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.27 vs -0.16
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Instituto Platense
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
18%
11%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.16 vs -0.27
Instituto
Platense
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Instituto
vs
Platense
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Instituto Platense
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Instituto 0.36
Platense 0.47
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Instituto Platense
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Instituto 0.03
Platense 0.04
Instituto
Platense
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • IACC had peak pressure around 89'.
  • IACC started the game with stronger pressure.
IACC Pressure PLA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: IACC reached the top pressure at 89' (91.58).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Instituto IACC Home
4 matches
Platense PLA Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
1
Draws
1
2
Losses
1
Goals
4
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
4
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-31T00:00:26+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 3-4-2-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 2 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Juan Domingo Perón
Capacity
57000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Luis Lobo Medina
Cristian Navarro
Juan Del Fueyo
Jorge Etem

Statistics

Possession
IACC
46%
PLA
54%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
5 Big Chances Created 0
7 Shots 6
45 Dangerous attacks 32
47 Possession 53
5 Corners 4
12 Free kicks 18
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

77 Ball Safe 87
9 Goal Kicks 9
11 Goal Attempts 11
3 Substitutions 5
25 Throwins 24
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 1
0 Injuries 1
15 Dribble Attempts 18
8 Successful Dribbles 14
53 Successful Dribbles Percentage 78

Attacking

87 Attacks 124
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

71 Long Passes 70
369 Passes 429
281 Successful Passes 353
76 Successful Passes Percentage 82
10 Key Passes 9
33 Successful Long Passes 40
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 57

Defensive

2 Saves 4
8 Tackles 19
14 Interceptions 23
35 Duels Won 56

Build-up

24 Total Crosses 15
6 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

0 Offsides 2
18 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Luis Lobo Medina

Starting XI ▼

29
Marcos Ledesma
Marcos Ledesma Goalkeeper
6.7
6
Fernando Alarcón
Fernando Alarcón (C) Defender
6.92
26
Leonel Mosevich
Leonel Mosevich Defender
6.45
30
Jonatan Galván
Jonatan Galván Defender
6.53
3
Diego Sosa
Diego Sosa Midfielder
7.85
15
Matías Gallardo
Matías Gallardo Midfielder
7.53
44
Giuliano Cerato
Giuliano Cerato Midfielder
7.31
55
Gustavo Abregú
Gustavo Abregú Midfielder
7.04
10
Alex Luna
Alex Luna Attacker
6.61
11
Matías Fonseca
Matías Fonseca
Attacker88'
17
Matías Tissera
Matías Tissera Attacker
7.36
7
Nicolás Guerra
Nicolás Guerra
Attacker78'
6.54
20
Jhon Córdoba
Jhon Córdoba Attacker
6.64
21
Jeremías Lázaro
Jeremías Lázaro
Midfielder78'
6.25
Referee : Luis Lobo Medina

Starting XI ▼

30
Juan Pablo Cozzani
Juan Pablo Cozzani Goalkeeper
7.46
3
Tomás Silva
Tomás Silva Defender
6.58
4
Agustín Lagos
Agustín Lagos Defender
6.02
25
Juan Ignacio Saborido
Juan Ignacio Saborido
Defender60'
6.76
13
Ignacio Vázquez
Ignacio Vázquez (C) Defender
7.06
31
Victor Cuesta
Victor Cuesta Defender
6.7
5
Iván Gómez
Iván Gómez Midfielder
6.61
10
Franco Zapiola
Franco Zapiola
Midfielder60'
6.83
18
Bautista Merlini
Bautista Merlini Midfielder
7.61
24
Martín Barrios
Martín Barrios Midfielder
7.5
7
Guido Mainero
Guido Mainero Attacker
6.55
33
Juan Carlos Gauto
Juan Carlos Gauto
Attacker82'
7.04
23
Leonardo Heredia
Leonardo Heredia Attacker
6.66
99
Gonzalo Lencina
Gonzalo Lencina
Attacker60'
6.22
43
Nicolás Retamar
Nicolás Retamar Attacker
6.89
19
Héctor Bobadilla
Héctor Bobadilla
Attacker70'
7.45

Events

2ND-HALF
90+4'
Event
Héctor Bobadilla
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Matías Fonseca → Alex Luna
8th Substitution
88'
82'
Event
Juan Carlos Gauto → Guido Mainero
7th Substitution
Event
Nicolás Guerra → Matías Tissera
5th Substitution
78'
Event
Jeremías Lázaro → Jhon Córdoba 
6th Substitution
78'
77'
Event
Gonzalo Lencina
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
70'
Event
Héctor Bobadilla → Nicolás Retamar
4th Substitution
60'
Event
Gonzalo Lencina → Leonardo Heredia
1st Substitution
60'
Event
Juan Ignacio Saborido → Agustín Lagos
2nd Substitution
60'
Event
Franco Zapiola → Iván Gómez
3rd Substitution
Event
Matías Tissera
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
55'
1ST-HALF
Event
Giuliano Cerato
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
45+2'
Event
Leonel Mosevich
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
19'
Event
Giuliano Cerato
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
13'
13'
Event
Leonardo Heredia
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Bautista Merlini attempts a header but misses the shot.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Hector Bobadilla scores with a left-footed shot.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Hector Bobadilla scores to make it 2-1, assisted by Juan Carlos Gauto.
88
Update Update
Matias Fonseca comes on for Alex Luna.
88
Attempt Attempt
Alex Luna takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Guerra takes a header shot but misses.
86
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Guerra takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
83
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot but misses.
82
Substitution Substitution
Juan Carlos Gauto is substituted for Guido Mainero.
82
Attempt Attempt
Alex Luna takes a right-footed shot but misses.
79
Attempt Attempt
Hector Bobadilla takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
79
Attempt Attempt
Hector Bobadilla takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
78
Update Update
Nicolas Guerra replaces Matias Tissera.
78
Update Update
Jeremías Lázaro comes on for Jhon Cordoba.
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Gonzalo Lencina receives a yellow card.
76
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
75
Attempt Attempt
Bautista Merlini takes a left-footed shot but misses.
73
Update Update
Offside.
73
Attempt Attempt
Franco Zapiola takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
72
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan Galvan takes a left-footed shot but misses.
72
Attempt Attempt
Jonathan Galvan takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
71
Attempt Attempt
Alex Luna takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
71
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
70
Update Update
Hector Bobadilla comes on for Nicolas Retamar.
68
Update Update
Offside.
63
Attempt Attempt
Juan Saborido takes a right-footed shot but misses.
62
Attempt Attempt
Matias Gallardo takes a left-footed shot but misses.
60
Update Update
Franco Zapiola comes on for Ivan Gomez Romero.
60
Substitution Substitution
Juan Saborido is substituted for Agustín Lagos.
60
Update Update
Gonzalo Lencina is on, and Leonardo Heredia is off.
59
Attempt Attempt
Tomas Ariel Silva takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Matias Tissera takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
55
Attempt Attempt
Matias Tissera takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Matias Tissera scores, making it 2-0.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
53
Attempt Attempt
Leonardo Heredia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
53
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
Attempt Attempt
Gustavo Abregu takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
47
Attempt Attempt
Bautista Merlini takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Giuliano Cerato.
45
Attempt Attempt
Martin Barrios takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
45
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
44
Attempt Attempt
Guido Mainero takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
44
Attempt Attempt
Diego Sosa takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Leonel Mosevich.
17
Update Update
VAR Decision - vip_for_unknown.true
16
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Giuliano Cerato scores with a left-footed shot.
14
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Giuliano Cerato scores to make it 1-0.
13
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Leonardo Heredia.
12
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Retamar takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
12
Attempt Attempt
Agustín Lagos takes a shot with his head, but it is blocked.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
3
Attempt Attempt
Jhon Cordoba takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Luis Lobo Medina.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Instituto 2-1 Platense. Structural assessment: Instituto exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.