Defensa y Justicia host Instituto in Argentina Primera on Saturday 17 October at 06:00 SGT (UTC+8), at Estadio Norberto Tito Tomaghello, Gobernador Julio A. Costa. Defensa y Justicia go into the game 2nd in the table on 24 points from 12 games, while Instituto are 1st with 26.
Defensa y Justicia have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 3. Their latest result was a 2-0 win away to Union de Santa Fe. Instituto have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 8. Their latest result was a 2-2 draw at home to Boca Juniors.
In the last 10 meetings between the sides, Defensa y Justicia have won 3, Instituto have won 6 and 1 has been drawn. The most recent, on 7 Apr 2026, finished Instituto 2-0 Defensa y Justicia.
Our data feed gives Defensa y Justicia a 34.2% chance of winning, Instituto 35.5% and the draw 30.3%. The Asian handicap has Defensa y Justicia at 0, with the goals line at 2.25. Lines can move before kick-off.
Picks for this match close shortly before kick-off in the Tipster Cup.