Boca Juniors vs Instituto prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, March 23, 2026
Liga Profesional Argentina
In the 12th round of the Argentine Primera Apertura on March 23, 2026, Boca Juniors will face Instituto. The hosts will attempt to achieve success.
Boca Juniors vs Instituto: Team News and Expert Analysis
The giants from La Bombonera did not win any titles last season, although they finished second in the final standings. However, the start of 2026 was clearly not their best, winning less than half of their matches. For example, there were more draws against San Lorenzo and Union, both ending 1-1.
The club from Cordoba had a disappointing last season. They participated in the playoffs only in the Apertura, and were eliminated immediately. Overall, they finished just 26th out of 30 participants. Moreover, in the new season, after the first four rounds, they had only one point. However, they then managed consecutive wins against Central Cordoba and Atletico Tucuman. After a break, in the previous round, they also overcame Independiente.
The runners-up average 1.1 goals scored per game, conceding 0.7. Fonseca and his teammates, with 1.1 goals scored, concede an average of 1.3 per game.
Previous Matches: Boca Juniors vs Instituto
Over the past two decades, there have only been a couple of encounters: in 2023, Instituto won 3-2 away, and a year later, the match ended in a goalless draw.
The hosts are expected to win here, but they are not convincing, especially in attack. Prediction: "total under 2.0 goals" (odds – 1.85).
Boca Juniors vs Instituto: Key Statistics and Trends
- Boca Juniors have drawn five of their last seven matches
- 50% of Boca Juniors' matches end with both teams scoring and an average total goals per match of 1.8
- Instituto have won one out of their last four matches
- 60% of Instituto's matches end with both teams scoring and an average total goals per match of 2.4
Boca Juniors vs Instituto: Possible Starting Lineups
Boca Juniors play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Marchesín - Blanco, Costa, Di Lollo, Weigandt - Aranda, Delgado, Paredes, Ascacibar - Barreiro, Merentiel. Experienced Cavani is unavailable, as are Battaglia, Belmonte, and the list goes on.
Instituto play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Roffo - Bravo, Mosevich, Alarcón - Sosa, Lodico, Méndez, Cerato - Luna, Cordoba, Fonseca. Here too, the infirmary is crowded: Acevedo, Miranda, Suarez, Romero, Erquiaga, and Albarracin are all out.
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