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Independiente vs Instituto Cordoba Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.03 expected goals for Independiente and 0.87 for Instituto Cordoba, a combined total of 1.90. That distribution gives Independiente the largest share of the 1X2 market at 38%, with the draw at 32%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 30% for over 2.5 goals and 37% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 15%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 38% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Home/Draw

70.1% probability

High confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

1.03 – 0.87

Model version

poisson-market-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Independiente home form

    2 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Instituto Cordoba away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Independiente to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 38%, against 38% / 32% / 30% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.03 goals for Independiente and 0.87 for Instituto Cordoba, a combined 1.90 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Independiente win38%
Draw32%
Instituto Cordoba win30%

Double chance 1X

70%

Double chance 12

68%

Double chance X2

62%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals57%
Over 2.5 goals30%
Over 3.5 goals13%
Both teams to score37%

Correct score

  • 1–015.4%
  • 0–015.0%
  • 1–113.4%
  • 0–113.0%
  • 2–07.9%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 9.7%), compared with our model probability.

Best value: Both teams to score — No at 1.67 (model 62.6% vs market 55.7%, edge +6.9 pts).

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNoValue1.6755.7%62.6%1.60+6.9
Double chanceHome/Draw1.3668.8%70.1%1.43+1.3
Match resultHome2.4038.0%38.4%2.60+0.4
Match resultDraw2.8831.6%31.7%3.15+0.1
Match resultAway3.0030.4%29.9%3.34-0.5
Double chanceHome/Away1.3668.8%68.3%1.46-0.5
Double chanceDraw/Away1.5062.4%61.6%1.62-0.8
Both teams to scoreYes2.1044.3%37.4%2.67-6.9

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

Independiente

  • 2026-10-12T00:30:00.000Z · A vs Talleres Cordoba · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-02T22:15:00.000Z · H vs Instituto Cordoba · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T19:45:00.000Z · A vs Union Santa Fe · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-13T22:15:00.000Z · H vs San Lorenzo · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-06T20:00:00.000Z · A vs Central Cordoba de Santiago · 1-0 (W)

Instituto Cordoba

  • 2026-10-02T22:15:00.000Z · A vs Independiente · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T00:15:00.000Z · H vs Talleres Cordoba · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-15T00:15:00.000Z · H vs Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-08T00:15:00.000Z · A vs Union Santa Fe · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-01T00:15:00.000Z · H vs San Lorenzo · 1-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Liga Profesional Argentina table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Estudiantes L.P.169431231
2Boca Juniors168621330
3Velez Sarsfield16772628
4Talleres Cordoba16754426
5Independiente16664424
6Lanus16664324
7San Lorenzo16574022
8Union Santa Fe16565421
9Instituto Cordoba16637021
10Defensa Y Justicia16475-319
11Gimnasia M.16547-819
12Platense16376-516
13Central Cordoba de Santiago16448-1016
14Newells Old Boys16367-1215
15Deportivo Riestra16187-711
1Independ. Rivadavia1610421434
2River Plate169251029
3Argentinos JRS16853429
4Rosario Central16844428
5Belgrano Cordoba16754426
6Gimnasia L.P.16826026
7Huracan16574422
8Racing Club16565221
9Barracas Central16565021
10Tigre16484320
11Sarmiento Junin16619-719
12Banfield16538-218
13Atletico Tucuman16358-514
14Aldosivi16088-138
15Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto161213-195
1Instituto Cordoba12822926
2Defensa Y Justicia12732724
3Boca Juniors12561621
4Velez Sarsfield12561421
5Lanus12624620
6Gimnasia M.12624320
7Independiente12534-118
8Newells Old Boys12453217
9Estudiantes L.P.12426214
10San Lorenzo12426-614
11Union Santa Fe12417-413
12Deportivo Riestra12255-311
13Platense12255-611
14Central Cordoba de Santiago12246-610
15Talleres Cordoba12237-79
1Rosario Central12642822
2Belgrano Cordoba12642722
3Argentinos JRS12642522
4Sarmiento Junin11614319
5Huracan12543119
6Gimnasia L.P.12543019
7Barracas Central12534118
8Independ. Rivadavia12534-418
9River Plate11515216
10Atletico Tucuman12354014
11Banfield12345-413
12Tigre12336-212
13Racing Club12327-611
14Aldosivi12228-78
15Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto12138-106

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 70.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 37% and over 2.5 goals at 30%.

A 70% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.