Instituto vs Velez Sarsfield Prediction: What’s happening with Velez this season?

Institute take on Vélez Sarsfield during the third round of the Torneo Betano 2025, who both failed to follow up on positive results in their second round fixtures.

Instituto (DW)

It was a tougher challenge for Instituto who lost 1-0 to River Plate in their last game. Despite dominating possession (70%), expected goals (1.60 xG vs. Instituto’s 0.15), River Plate just could not snap the home team. Their defense held firm for most of the game until Gabriel Montiel snarled a late strike in the 90th minute. In addition, Institute is still unable to create clear cut chances as they prepare for this important game.

Velez Sarsfield (LL)

In their second round fixture, Vélez Sarsfield were surprisingly beaten 1-0 at home to Platense. Vélez won possession 65% of the during a match in which they attempted 14 shots but on just four reached goal. It was in the second half when Vévez, allowed to maintain possession by the penalty of the Colombian player Vitel, failed a penalty in the 52nd minute, which could have changed the game. Vélez's vulnerabilities were exposed in transition and finishing in an opportunity for Platense to seize the victory late.

Expert Betting Tips

Both Instituto and Velez go into this game in search of a morale boosting result. Parkside will attempt to defend resolutely in a counter attack manner, while Instituto will seek to tally tallies from their possession of the ball. Breakdown will be the key battle in Vélez’s ability to take down Instituto’s defensive block.