Instituto vs San Lorenzo Prediction: Can San Lorenzo maintain the record of best defense?

Instituto play host to San Lorenzo in a must win sixth round of the Torneo Betano 2025. San Lorenzo meanwhile is on a flying high after their win plus they have good momentum over the league form.

Instituto (DLWLW)

In the fourth round Instituto played out a 0-0 draw with Unión Santa Fe. The game was levelled, with Instituto having the better of the possession (55%) and having 15 attempts (5 are on target). They did, however, create a few good opportunities but couldn't find a way past the target. On the other side, defensively they were good, I think they restricted Unión to only three shots in their goal from the opposition side before the break. The problem is they are unable to capitalize on numerical superiority.

San Lorenzo (WDDWW)

Prior to their last fixture, San Lorenzo came away with a 2-1 victory over Platense. After conceding first in the 32th minute they came back well with Vombergar scoring from a penalty just before halftime to equalise. San Lorenzo, however, had the better of things in the second half, producing goal scoring opportunities to win only through the second late Vombergar pen in stoppage time. With 58% possession and an unsurprising 3.13 expected goals (xG), they were very much still the team to beat, and it was their attacking strength and their ability to get in to the box and have chances where they shone best.

Expert Betting Tips

Both teams have been defensively compact but San Lorenzo have the edge in this match on the basis of their attacking ability and ability to break down opponents. Institute looks especially susceptible in attack while San Lorenzo seems to be back in form and well structured. But Instituto’s solid defense at home should ensure that it remains a close affair.