Estudiantes de La Plata visit Instituto in Córdoba to go top | OneFootball

El Pincha is looking to be one of the main contenders in the competition and, starting at 5:15 p.m. at the Juan Domingo Perón Stadium, will be in action for Matchday 15 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament.

Instituto will host Estudiantes de La Plata this Saturday starting at 5:15 p.m. at the Juan Domingo Perón Stadium, for Matchday 15 of the 2026 Apertura Tournament. The clash shapes up as a test of character for the Córdoba side against one of the tournament’s most solid teams.

La Gloria is going through its best moment in the championship. Under Diego Flores, the team has left behind a shaky start and has racked up four wins in its last five matches, results that have allowed it to dream of finishing among the top eight teams in Zone A. Among those victories, the wins over Independiente, Defensa y Justicia, and Deportivo Riestra stand out, showing a clear improvement in play and morale.

In addition, Instituto also advanced in the Copa Argentina, where it remains in contention and already has a matchup with Lanús on the horizon in the next round, reinforcing its strong form in both competitions.

On the other side will be a high-caliber opponent. El Pincha, coached by Alexander Medina, comes in on a high after a good start in the Copa Libertadores, where it picked up four points out of a possible six and has established itself as one of the leading teams in its group.

On the domestic front, Estudiantes de La Plata is also making a strong impression: it has 24 points, sits as Vélez’s closest challenger, and is very close to securing qualification for the round of 16. In fact, with a win in Córdoba, it could all but seal its place in the next stage.

With both sides in good form but chasing different goals, Instituto will look to confirm its resurgence, while Estudiantes will try to back up its status as a title contender in a match that promises to be one of the most attractive of the round.

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