Instituto vs Dep. Riestra Prediction: Can Riestra reach another score besides a draw?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Instituto will face Dep. Riestra at Stadium Presidente Peron in Cordoba. The home side head here after a draw (0-0) against Tigre. The visitors come into this game also after a draw (1-1) against Banfield.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

In a match in which neither side had much in the way of effective offensive action, Tigre and Instituto played out a 0-0 draw. It was the balance of the first half, with Tigre dictating possession (52%) and creating more attacking chances (6 shots, two on target). However, neither team could produce any real threatening of the opponents' goal. Meanwhile, Instituto had a measly 3 attempts on target, with one of them on target. The departure of Maroni from Tigre in the 31st minute through injury, meant Sarmiento had to come on. Tigre played the second half on top but could not break down Instituto's organized defense. The home team had the better of possession, with 54% of the ball, and 7 attempts on goal, but lacked the accuracy. If anything, Instituto remained very compact, using very quick transitions, and only made 6 shots, of which only 1 was on target. Both teams’ coaches made a few changes to try and turn around the game, but there were no clear cut chances. In total, Tigre attempted more shots (13) than Instituto (9), and possessed overall (53%) more than Instituto (47%). The home team had the more initiative, but were generally unproductive when it counted, with only 3 shots on target. More withdrawn, Instituto proved to be defensive resilient, only mustering up 2 shots on target in the match. Both teams, in a tactically intense affair that lacked offensive spectacle, proved their defensive solidity through the number of clearances made, but there was little to get excited about in an affair. With this result, Instituto is in 10th place in the table with 33 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with a record of 29 goals scored and 25 goals conceded.

The match between Deportivo Riestra and Banfield ended with a 1-1 draw. The first half belonged to Banfield as they took the lead in the 29th minute courtesy of a Rodríguez goal assisted by Bisanz. But Deportivo Riestra had something to say, and before long, Benegas equalised with a sweet strike in the 39th minute. Banfield were slightly the better of having the ball (59%), but Deportivo Riestra were more effective, with six shots to their opponents’ two, but only one of them on target. In the second half, Banfield had more of a hold on proceedings, dominating with 65 per cent possession, but couldn’t turn that possession into quality chances. Only one of Deportivo Riestra's 10 shots was on target, but they created more dangerous situations. The visiting team, though, could not put any of its four attempts on target in the second half. Although lacking accuracy, Deportivo Riestra were more persistent than Banfield and overall finished with more possession (62%) and fewer shots (6 versus 16) than their opponents. The draw is a fair fight, with Deportivo Riestra the more aggressive team offensively, but Banfield’s defensive organization made sure of seeing the result out. With this result, Deportivo Riestra is in 12th place in the table with 33 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 5 draws, with a record of 25 goals scored and 25 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Instituto has won 1, and they drew another 4. Goals were scored in just 2 of those games, with both teams scoring in both of the matches.

Deportivo Riestra is not expected to lose this match and maintain their momentum.