Platense vs Instituto Prediction: Can Platense keep their home invincibility?

Platense will be up against a team that they are not unfamiliar with as Institute are the visitors to the Torneo Betano 2025 round 4, in a crucial fixture. The last round of matches gave different results to the two step up with the same competitiveness for this one.

Platense (LWD)

Argentinos Juniors went on to win 1-0 against Platense having lost to them in a tightly contested affair as well. Platense, playing with 71% of possession and 14 attempts on goal, could not find the net. Argentinos scored the winner in stoppage time through Emanuel Godo, and that was the decisive moment. Platense were never able to convert when they dominated in the midfield and were unclinical in front of goal. But their defense was fairly firm, letting Argentinos Juniors hit the target only by two. Platense will go into this match looking to bring their finishing and possession together.

Instituto (WLW)

Instituto arrives here into this game after coming back to defeat Vélez Sarsfield 2-0. In spite of conceding half of the possession (39%), they competed well in front of goal. Damián Batallini netted an early second half double and Gastón Lodico got in the scoring just before the break. Vélez had only one shot on target the whole match as their defense was resolute. Instituto had a successful counter attacking strategy and strong defensive setup. Against Platense, they can exploit their opponent, who, on occasion, is not quite efficient in front of the goal.

Expert Betting Tips

Platense want to put their faith in holding onto possession, while Instituto prepare themselves with their midfield well set up to cut it out and defend well. Platense will also have an advantage of home ground. Possession to give Platense the extra edge but Instituto's clinical counter attack and good defence that there can be no easy ride. A close match is anticipated with chances few and far between.