Unión Santa Fe hosted Instituto Córdoba in a key Zone A clash. Instituto arrived as one of the early leaders (strong defensive record and high in the group), while Unión were building momentum with recent home wins, including a 4-1 victory over Sarmiento.

Form Context

• Unión Santa Fe: Improving form with consecutive wins. Solid at home and dangerous going forward (Tarragona among the top scorers).
• Instituto Córdoba: Excellent start to the Clausura, sitting near the top of the group with a strong defensive record (multiple clean sheets) and efficient results.

Head-to-head has been competitive, with Unión taking points in recent meetings (including a 2-1 away win earlier in 2026).

Predicted Lineups (pre-match)

Unión: Mansilla; Pintado, Fagioli, Ludueña, Ayala; Cuello, Menossi, Giaccone, Malcorra; Estigarribia, Tarragona.
Instituto: Ledesma; Cerato, Alarcón, Mosevich, Galván; Abregú, Gallardo, Sosa; Córdoba, Tissera, Luna.

Prediction

Unión Santa Fe 1-1 Instituto Córdoba

Instituto’s defensive solidity suggested they would be hard to break down, while Unión’s home form and attacking options made a share of the points or a tight home win the most likely outcomes. Under 2.5 goals was a strong trend given Instituto’s recent matches.