Instituto vs Independiente Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Mar 2026

Primera División Betting Preview: Instituto vs Independiente

Instituto host Independiente, with kick-off set for 20:15 on Monday 16 March.

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Independiente +0.25 at -154 against Instituto. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Instituto have been beaten in consecutive Primera División games. On the road, they recently lost 2-0 against Talleres. Diego Flores' team had most of the ball enjoying 55% possession and five shots on target.

Independiente played Unión at home in their previous game. It was a 4-4 draw. The Avellaneda side boasted 57% possession and had six shots on goal, with Gabriel Avalos scoring two, while Ignacio Pussetto and Juan Fedorco also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head between Instituto and Independiente, saw the former host a 0-0 draw. In the past 4 H2H matches, there have been two draws and one triumph for both Instituto and Independiente.

Primera División		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
19	Independiente	11	3	5	3	17	15	2	17:15	14
25	Instituto	11	3	2	6	11	15	-4	11:15	11

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2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Instituto have had 44.7% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.2 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 6.0 attempts, while being awarded 2.5 corners.

Top scorer Alex Luna has found the net 3 times, with Luca Rafaelli, Diego Sosa, Giuliano Cerato and Matias Fonseca getting 1 goals each. Ignacio Mendez, Jeremias Lazaro and Diego Sosa have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Independiente have won 4, lost 1 and drawn 5, averaging 3.6 shots on goal, 8.3 attempts and 1.6 goals. Gustavo Quinteros' men average 52.6% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 7.4 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal.

Gabriel Avalos has landed 7 goals, Matias Abaldo 2, with Ignacio Pussetto and two others scoring 1. Gabriel Avalos and Ignacio Malcorra are the top assists providers with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Instituto confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Manuel Roffo (GK), Leonel Mosevich, Fernando Alarcon, Agustin Massaccesi, Giuliano Cerato, Gustavo Abregu, Gaston Lodico, Diego Sosa, Jhon Cordoba, Franco Jara, Alex Luna.

Independiente confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Rodrigo Rey (GK), Santiago Arias, Kevin Lomonaco, Sebastian Valdez, Facundo Zabala, Ivan Marcone, Ignacio Pussetto, Rodrigo Fernandez, Ignacio Malcorra, Gabriel Avalos, Matias Abaldo.

Instituto vs Independiente Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Instituto vs Independiente fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’ll divide our stake by wagering Independiente +0.25 at odds of -154 for this Asian Handicap wager. We’re expecting to see a quality performance from the away team in this Primera División showdown.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Primera División data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Instituto vs Independiente league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Independiente in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Independiente in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Independiente in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Instituto in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Instituto in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Instituto in 3 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Instituto in 2 consecutive games against Independiente.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 60.6% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Instituto 0 - 1 Independiente

A 1-0 win in favor of Independiente can be backed at odds of +510. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ignacio Pussetto To Score +500

Ignacio Pussetto (Independiente) can be backed to be among the goals at +500. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Ignacio Pussetto Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

--100

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Corners Prediction

Under 8.5 Corners -102

Each of the previous seven Instituto matches have featured under 8.5 corners. It stands to reason that the line won’t be reached and you can secure odds of -102 for this Total Corners bet.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Instituto

Total

7.00 4.50 2.50

Home

7.10 3.90 3.20

Away

9.80 5.20 4.60

Independiente

Total

9.60 5.90 3.70

Home

9.00 6.00 3.00

Away

9.90 4.40 5.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-137

Under 8.5

-103

Instituto Corners

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-125

Independiente Corners

Over 3.5

-161

Under 3.5

+112

Most Corners

1

-118

X

+600

2

+125

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Instituto vs Independiente Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

If you want to back Independiente to win this Primera División clash, then the bookies have priced them up at +180 on the 1x2 market. Instituto are available at betting odds of +175 and the draw is +200.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Instituto at -122 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Independiente at -118.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

+175

X

+200

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+235

X

-106

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-233

12

-270

X2

-227

Draw No Bet

1

-122

2

-118

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+125

2 Hcp +0.25

-164

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-204

Over 2.5

+155

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-143

Gabriel Ávalos (Independiente)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Franco Jara (Instituto)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Santiago Montiel (Independiente)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Alex Luna (Instituto)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Gastón Lodico (Instituto)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ignacio Pussetto (Independiente)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Facundo Suarez (Instituto)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Jeremías Lázaro (Instituto)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Luciano Cabral (Independiente)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Ignacio Malcorra (Independiente)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Federico Mancuello (Independiente)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Matias Gallardo (Instituto)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Juan Ignacio Mendez (Instituto)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Jonás Acevedo (Instituto)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Lautaro Millán (Independiente)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Fernando Alarcón (Instituto)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Diego Sosa (Instituto)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Sebastián Valdéz (Independiente)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Iván Marcone (Independiente)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Facundo Zabala (Independiente)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Santiago Arias (Independiente)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Kevin Lomónaco (Independiente)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Instituto vs Independiente Lineups & Team News

The Instituto vs Independiente team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed Primera División lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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