As Atletico Tucuman and Instituto Cordoba prepare to face off in the Liga Profesional Argentina on 22.08.2026, anticipation builds for this evenly matched clash. With both teams showing strong performances this season, predicting an outcome becomes a thrilling challenge. Dive into our expert analysis, explore past match stats, and get the best betting tips. Be sure to read our full prediction and place your bets confidently.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apertura - Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Independ. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29/15 | 34 |
| 2 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22/12 | 29 |
| 3 | Argentinos JRS | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17/13 | 29 |
| 4 | Rosario Central | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 20/16 | 28 |
| 5 | Belgrano Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17/13 | 26 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 19/19 | 26 |
| 7 | Huracan | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17/13 | 22 |
| 8 | Racing Club | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 17/15 | 21 |
| 9 | Barracas Central | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 15/15 | 21 |
| 10 | Tigre | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 18/15 | 20 |
| 11 | Sarmiento Junin | 16 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 13/20 | 19 |
| 12 | Banfield | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 17/19 | 18 |
| 13 | Atletico Tucuman | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15/20 | 14 |
| 14 | Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6/19 | 8 |
| 15 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5/24 | 5 |
| Clausura - Group B | |||||||
| 1 | Argentinos JRS | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9/5 | 12 |
| 2 | Belgrano Cordoba | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6/2 | 10 |
| 3 | Rosario Central | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5/3 | 10 |
| 4 | Sarmiento Junin | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10/8 | 9 |
| 5 | Barracas Central | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3/3 | 9 |
| 6 | Gimnasia L.P. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/7 | 9 |
| 7 | Atletico Tucuman | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 8 |
| 8 | Tigre | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4/2 | 8 |
| 9 | Huracan | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/4 | 7 |
| 10 | Independ. Rivadavia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5/6 | 7 |
| 11 | Banfield | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/5 | 7 |
| 12 | Racing Club | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4/7 | 4 |
| 13 | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2/6 | 4 |
| 14 | River Plate | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2/4 | 3 |
| 15 | Aldosivi | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3/6 | 2 |
| Apertura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19/7 | 31 |
| 2 | Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22/9 | 30 |
| 3 | Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18/12 | 28 |
| 4 | Talleres Cordoba | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 17/13 | 26 |
| 5 | Independiente | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 24/20 | 24 |
| 6 | Lanus | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 18/15 | 24 |
| 7 | San Lorenzo | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 14/14 | 22 |
| 8 | Union Santa Fe | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 24/20 | 21 |
| 9 | Instituto Cordoba | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17/17 | 21 |
| 10 | Defensa Y Justicia | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 18/21 | 19 |
| 11 | Gimnasia M. | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 14/22 | 19 |
| 12 | Platense | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 10/15 | 16 |
| 13 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11/21 | 16 |
| 14 | Newells Old Boys | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 15/27 | 15 |
| 15 | Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5/12 | 11 |
| Clausura - Group A | |||||||
| 1 | Instituto Cordoba | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5/2 | 12 |
| 2 | Velez Sarsfield | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7/3 | 11 |
| 3 | Independiente | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/3 | 9 |
| 4 | Gimnasia M. | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6/3 | 9 |
| 5 | Defensa Y Justicia | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6/7 | 8 |
| 6 | Newells Old Boys | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6/5 | 7 |
| 7 | Estudiantes L.P. | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7/5 | 6 |
| 8 | Deportivo Riestra | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6/5 | 6 |
| 9 | Lanus | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6/6 | 6 |
| 10 | Boca Juniors | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5/7 | 6 |
| 11 | Central Cordoba de Santiago | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3/5 | 6 |
| 12 | San Lorenzo | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2/4 | 6 |
| 13 | Platense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5/9 | 5 |
| 14 | Union Santa Fe | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5/8 | 4 |
| 15 | Talleres Cordoba | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6/10 | 3 |
Key Player Statistics: Atletico Tucuman vs Instituto Cordoba
Atletico Tucuman vs Instituto Cordoba Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Atletico Tucuman | 21.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Atletico Tucuman | 12.10.2025 | 2-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Atletico Tucuman | Instituto Cordoba | 08.04.2025 | 3-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Atletico Tucuman | Instituto Cordoba | 26.07.2024 | 1-0 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | Instituto Cordoba | Atletico Tucuman | 30.01.2024 | 3-0 |
| Copa de la Liga Profesional | Atletico Tucuman | Instituto Cordoba | 29.08.2023 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Atletico Tucuman | 11.03.2023 | 1-1 |
| Primera Nacional | Instituto Cordoba | Atletico Tucuman | 11.08.2015 | 1-0 |
| Primera Nacional | Atletico Tucuman | Instituto Cordoba | 27.03.2015 | 3-1 |
| Primera Nacional | Instituto Cordoba | Atletico Tucuman | 09.03.2014 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | Atletico Tucuman | 17.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Copa Argentina | Atletico Tucuman | Independiente | 13.08.2026 | 4-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Atletico Tucuman | Sarmiento Junin | 08.08.2026 | 1-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Huracan | Atletico Tucuman | 04.08.2026 | 0-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Atletico Tucuman | 31.07.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Atletico Tucuman | Independ. Rivadavia | 26.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Talleres Cordoba | Atletico Tucuman | 20.05.2026 | 0-3 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | River Plate | Atletico Tucuman | 04.05.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Atletico Tucuman | Banfield | 27.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Argentinos JRS | Atletico Tucuman | 19.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Central Cordoba de Santiago | Instituto Cordoba | 17.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Gimnasia M. | 09.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Lanus | Instituto Cordoba | 03.08.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Platense | 30.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Velez Sarsfield | Instituto Cordoba | 25.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Copa Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Lanus | 31.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | Instituto Cordoba | 05.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Newells Old Boys | Instituto Cordoba | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Instituto Cordoba | Estudiantes L.P. | 18.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Liga Profesional Argentina | Deportivo Riestra | Instituto Cordoba | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Atletico Tucuman VS Instituto Cordoba
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Atletico Tucuman vs Instituto Cordoba
Bookies' predictions
Atletico Tucuman
Betting Intelligence: Atletico Tucuman vs Instituto Cordoba
htmlThere's something brewing in the Liga Profesional Argentina that deserves your full attention this week. Atlético Tucumán host Instituto Córdoba, and while this might not be the fixture dominating the global headlines, the numbers behind it tell a genuinely fascinating story.
Instituto arrive in red-hot form. They sit second in the table with a perfect nine points from four games, scoring four and conceding just two. That's not a fluke. That's a team playing with real belief right now.
Tucumán, meanwhile, find themselves mid-table with five points. Not a disaster, but certainly not the form of a side expecting to dominate tonight. Here's what the mainstream narrative gets wrong though — being at home in Argentine football is a massive equaliser, and Tucumán have shown they can flip the script when it matters.
Don't be fooled by the head-to-head surface reading either. Yes, Instituto have won the last two meetings between these sides, both at home, scoring two goals each time. But flip the venue and the story changes completely. When Tucumán hosted this fixture in April 2025, they won 3-2 in a thriller. That home advantage is real and it is significant.
Here's what you need to watch for tactically. Instituto's top scorer A. Luna has six goals in 19 appearances — productive but not prolific. Tucumán's L. Díaz, meanwhile, carries enormous responsibility with seven goals in 17 games. He is genuinely dangerous, and a fit, confident Díaz against an Instituto backline that just conceded to Velez last week could be the key matchup of this entire game.
One surprising detail that should catch your eye. Instituto's F. Alarcón has collected seven yellow cards already this season across 17 matches. That is one booking every 2.4 games. In a heated away fixture, that discipline problem could bite Córdoba badly in the second half when legs tire and tempers flare.
For betting purposes, I see genuine value in Tucumán winning at 2.36. The home side is underpriced given the venue advantage and recent head-to-head history at this ground. Both teams to score also looks compelling given the attacking quality on both sides and the fact that five of their last six meetings have featured goals at both ends.
My bold prediction: Díaz gets on the scoresheet before the hour mark, Alarcón sees yellow again, and Tucumán grind out a 2-1 victory in front of their passionate home crowd.
This is the kind of match Argentine football was made for. Gritty, tactical, and absolutely unpredictable. Set your alarm and be ready.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Tesuri | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 166 | 60 |
| G. Suso | Argentina | 35 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| L. Díaz | Argentina | 34 | Attacker | 182 | 80 |
| M. Benítez | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | 173 | 72 |
| L. Ingolotti | Argentina | 26 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 74 |
| T. Durso | Argentina | 27 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 80 |
| G. Compagnucci | Argentina | 34 | Defender | 178 | 74 |
| G. Ferrari | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 181 | 76 |
| E. Ham | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | 173 | 70 |
| R. Ruíz Rodríguez | Argentina | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| M. Villa | Uruguay | 29 | Defender | 183 | 76 |
| N. Laméndola | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 178 | 69 |
| I. Galván | Argentina | 23 | Defender | 177 | 65 |
| F. Nicola | Uruguay | 24 | Attacker | 178 | 70 |
| K. Ortíz | Argentina | 25 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| C. Ferreira | Paraguay | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| L. Godoy | Argentina | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Luciano Vallejo | Afghanistan | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Ramiro Paunero | Argentina | 21 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Abeldano | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. Alarcón | Argentina | 32 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| M. Roffo | Argentina | 26 | Goalkeeper | 177 | 81 |
| D. Sosa | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | 178 | 70 |
| I. Méndez | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | 175 | 69 |
| I. Erquiaga | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 176 cm | 72 kg |
| J. Acevedo | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | 172 | 70 |
| G. Abregú | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Galván | Argentina | 34 | Defender | 179 | 74 |
| F. Moyano | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 171 | 68 |
| J. Córdoba | Colombia | 26 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| F. Jara | Argentina | 38 | Attacker | 181 | 76 |
| L. Mosevich | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 185 | 81 |
| G. Cerato | Argentina | 28 | Midfielder | 170 | 65 |
| E. Sittaro | Argentina | 26 | Goalkeeper | ||
| J. Romero | Paraguay | 25 | Attacker | 179 | 67 |
| A. Luna | Argentina | 22 | Attacker | 174 | n/a |
| A. Bravo | Argentina | 25 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| G. Requena | Argentina | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| M. Gallardo | Argentina | 22 | Midfielder | 176 | 71 |
| L. Klimowicz | Argentina | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
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