Instituto vs Dep. Riestra Prediction: Can Dep. Riestra maintain their great momentum?

Round 13 of the Torneo Betano 2025 features a compelling fixture as Instituto hosts Deportivo Riestra. This encounter will be something that both teams will be coming off two strenuous matches in the previous round.

Instituto (LWWLD)

Atlético Tucumán beat Instituto 3-2 away in a 90 minute, high octaane thrill ride of a game. But they had 56% of possession and created 1.57 xG from 6 shots on target, but their defensive frailties let them down. The team had character because they came back from 2-0 down and were led level by Luna, on penalties in the first half and the equaliser later. But they couldn't resist and allowed the winner in added time. The attack looked nice, but if Instituto does not tighten up the defense in this round, they will suffer a similar fate.

Dep. Riestra (WWDDW)

At home, Deportivo Riestra beat Platense 1-0 as they did. Riestra showed defensive discipline and capitalized on their few chances and their opponent had just 36% possession in a match. Suddenly breaking the deadlock through Randazzo in the 57th minute, they had created 1.78 expected goals and hit the target five times. Under pressure, especially considering that Platense’s red card, however, they did well to stay compact and thwart the game. The toughness of Riestra is that they grind out results even when they’re dominated in possession.

Expert Betting Tips

Between its offensive momentum from the last match, Instituto will be looking for a gain on home soil to bounce back. But, Riestra come in with increased confidence, in them defensively, in particular. The result could be settled by both attacking flair and defensive solidity clashing. This game, however, looks narrow in terms of efficiency in the final third for both time's sake and imminence. Riestra’s counter attacks and set pieces will pose danger, but Instituto should have the ball generally.