Vélez Sarsfield vs Instituto Prediction, Preview and Stats

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio José Amalfitani Fri, 24 Jul - 10:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Vélez Sarsfield VEL
Versus
Instituto IACC
KICKOFF : Fri, 24 Jul - 10:00 PM
Round 1 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

Vélez Sarsfield welcomes Instituto to Estadio José Amalfitani for a Liga Profesional de Fútbol encounter in the 2026 second phase. The hosts carry a modest power edge measured at 65.87 against 61.86 for the visitors, creating a four-point advantage overall. Domestic league positions place Vélez fifteenth while Instituto occupies ninth. Recent form metrics favor the away side with a score of 13.89 compared to 7.28 at home. Limited data exists around efficiency and set-piece metrics for either squad. Both teams approach the fixture from contrasting positions in the table yet share the need for positive results. Venue familiarity may offer the home side a platform to assert control early.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Vélez Sarsfield holds a four-point power advantage over Instituto.
  • Form: Instituto records a higher form score of 13.89 than Vélez at 7.28.
  • Squad: Vélez Sarsfield sits fifteenth domestically while Instituto occupies ninth.
  • Efficiency: Efficiency data remains unavailable for both teams ahead of the match.
  • Transition: Transition details show no measurable differences between the sides.
  • Set pieces: Set-piece metrics carry low confidence and rely on proxy data.
  • xVariable: No additional xG variables are available for analysis.
  • Market: Projection split: Vélez Sarsfield 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Instituto 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Vélez Sarsfield G. Barros Schelotto
G. Barros Schelotto
VS
Instituto D. Flores
D. Flores
1.56
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.4
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Gimnasia La Plata Rank: 64 L
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 57 D
Unión Santa Fe Rank: 62 D
San Lorenzo Rank: 63 D
Central Cordoba SdE Rank: 60 W
Gimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza Rank: 61 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Estudiantes de Río Cuarto Rank: 54 W
Newell's Old Boys Rank: 57 D
Estudiantes Rank: 69 L
Deportivo Riestra Rank: 59 W
Defensa y Justicia Rank: 58 W
Boca Juniors Rank: 71 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 1 - 1
1
No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Vélez Sarsfield
0%
Draw
0%
Away Instituto
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
65.87
61.86
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vélez Sarsfield
Instituto
Power Score
65.87
61.86
League Position
15
9
Global Rank
350
471

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Vélez Sarsfield — Opponent-weighted form score
Instituto — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vélez Sarsfield Instituto

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vélez Sarsfield VEL Home
4 matches
Instituto IACC Away
Match Record
2
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
2
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-17T00:23:57+00:00

TEAM FORMATION

Official lineups and formations are usually announced 60–90 minutes before kickoff. Check back closer to the match to see the starting XIs here.

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 24, 2026, 10:00 PM
Competition :
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 1 · 2nd Phase
Stadium :
Estadio José Amalfitani
Capacity :
49540
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Squad ▼

12
Álvaro David Montero Perales
Álvaro David Montero Perales Goalkeeper
1
Tomás Ignacio Marchiori Carreño
Tomás Ignacio Marchiori Carreño Goalkeeper
34
Álvaro Busso
Álvaro Busso Goalkeeper
2
Emanuel Mammana
Emanuel Mammana Defender
16
Lisandro Magallán
Lisandro Magallán Defender
3
Elías José Gómez
Elías José Gómez Defender
4
Joaquín García
Joaquín García Defender
—
Lautaro Cano
Lautaro Cano Defender
6
Aaron Facundo Quiroz
Aaron Facundo Quiroz Defender
—
Joaquín Vaquero
Joaquín Vaquero Defender
21
Jano Gordon
Jano Gordon Defender
32
Thiago Ariel Silvero
Thiago Ariel Silvero Defender
19
Leo Ariel Cristaldo Florentín
Leo Ariel Cristaldo Florentín Defender
49
Demián Leonel Dominguez
Demián Leonel Dominguez Defender
22
Manuel Lanzini
Manuel Lanzini Midfielder
29
Rodrigo Germán Aliendro
Rodrigo Germán Aliendro Midfielder
10
Diego Alfonso Valdés Contreras
Diego Alfonso Valdés Contreras Midfielder
5
Claudio Andrés Baeza Baeza
Claudio Andrés Baeza Baeza Midfielder
8
Lucas Gastón Robertone
Lucas Gastón Robertone Midfielder
46
Maximiliano Porcel
Maximiliano Porcel Midfielder
50
Tobías Andrada
Tobías Andrada Midfielder
35
Matías Arias
Matías Arias Midfielder
11
Matías Pellegrini
Matías Pellegrini Attacker
23
Florián Gonzalo de Jesús Monzón
Florián Gonzalo de Jesús Monzón Attacker
17
Alex Zahir Verón
Alex Zahir Verón Attacker
15
Dilan Godoy
Dilan Godoy Attacker

Squad ▼

—
Marcos Ignacio Ledesma
Marcos Ignacio Ledesma Goalkeeper
16
Lautaro Maldonado
Lautaro Maldonado Goalkeeper
35
Emanuel Omar Sittaro Miranda
Emanuel Omar Sittaro Miranda Goalkeeper
30
Jonathan Sebastián Galván
Jonathan Sebastián Galván Defender
26
Leonel Mosevich
Leonel Mosevich Defender
3
Diego Alejandro Sosa
Diego Alejandro Sosa Defender
6
Fernando Rubén Alarcón
Fernando Rubén Alarcón Defender
2
Hernán De La Fuente
Hernán De La Fuente Defender
33
Iván Erquiaga
Iván Erquiaga Defender
44
Giuliano Cerato
Giuliano Cerato Defender
32
A. Bravo
A. Bravo Defender
—
Lautaro Carrera
Lautaro Carrera Defender
22
Agustín Nicolás Massaccesi
Agustín Nicolás Massaccesi Defender
55
Gustavo Abregú
Gustavo Abregú Midfielder
5
Franco David Moyano
Franco David Moyano Midfielder
19
Gastón Andrés Lodico
Gastón Andrés Lodico Midfielder
10
A. Luna
A. Luna Midfielder
15
Matías Gallardo
Matías Gallardo Midfielder
21
Jeremías Ezequiel Lázaro
Jeremías Ezequiel Lázaro Midfielder
27
Ignacio Máximo Rossi
Ignacio Máximo Rossi Midfielder
61
Joaquín Medina
Joaquín Medina Midfielder
17
Matías Tissera
Matías Tissera Attacker
7
Nicolás Guerra
Nicolás Guerra Attacker
8
Héctor Jonás Acevedo
Héctor Jonás Acevedo Attacker
9
Facundo Suárez
Facundo Suárez Attacker
—
Jhon Emerson Córdoba Mosquera
Jhon Emerson Córdoba Mosquera Attacker
11
Matias Fonseca
Matias Fonseca Attacker
—
Jonathan Dellarossa
Jonathan Dellarossa Attacker
25
Lorenzo Albarracín
Lorenzo Albarracín Attacker
72
Luca Rafaelli
Luca Rafaelli Attacker

CONCLUSION

Vélez Sarsfield will look to leverage home conditions and a narrow power lead when facing Instituto. The visitors arrive with superior recent form and a higher league standing that could test the hosts. Limited insight into efficiency and set pieces leaves room for on-field adjustments. Both sides must navigate the second phase with care given their current positions. The encounter offers an opportunity for Vélez to climb the table while Instituto seeks to maintain momentum. Expect a competitive match shaped by positional discipline and individual quality rather than statistical edges alone.

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