Instituto vs Lanus Prediction: Can Lanus maintain their 4th place?

In the upcoming fixture of Argentina Primera División, Instituto will face Lanus at Estadio Presidente Peron in Cordoba. The home side head here after a win (0-2) against Arsenal Sarandi. The visitors come from a draw (2-2) against Banfield.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

The Instituto team comes to this game after a victory (0-2) against Arsenal Sarandi. It was a very closed game, with very few chances to score. In the 1st half, the Instituto team started very badly, ending the 1st half without any goal attempts. In the 2nd half, the team started better, managing to reach the goal at 65'. The team maintained its momentum and would reach 0-2 at 90+3'. With this result, the team added 29 points, being in 19th place. In the last 5 league games the team has 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 defeats, having scored 4 goals and conceded the same number.

The Lanus team comes to this game after a draw (2-2) against Banfield. It was a game in which the Lanus team was clearly superior, both in terms of possession of the ball and the opportunities created. However, the team would not succeed as it demonstrated a lack of effectiveness in front of goal. Lanus' team got off to a bad start, suffering after 13', but still reached a tie after 45+1'. In the 2nd half, the Lanus team would suffer again early, at 58', but would again manage to reach a tie shortly afterward, at 64'. With this result, the Lanus team now has 42 points, placing itself in 4th place. The team needs to win to secure its 4th place. In the last 5 league games the team has 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, having scored 7 goals and conceded 6.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Lanus has won 1, Instituto has won 2, and there’s 2 draws. Goals were scored in just all of those 5 matches, with both teams scoring in 4 of those games.

Lanus is a favorite to win, as they really need the victory to maintain 4th place.