Instituto vs Huracan Predictions

Instituto vs Huracan predictions for this Copa Diego Maradona. Instituto face Huracán in only their second Copa Argentina meeting, battling for a round of 16 spot on Thursday evening at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

Copa Diego Maradona  | Jul 4 2025 at 12:45 am UK at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa

Instituto vs Huracan Predictions

Will Instituto Finally Break the Curse or Will Huracán’s Grip Tighten Again?

• Huracán’s Defence Means Business
  • Across all competitions this season, Huracán have conceded just 18 goals in 27 outings — that’s under 0.7 goals per match on average.
• Instituto’s Attack Missing Firepower
  • With Facundo Suárez ruled out and doubts over Cordero, Instituto’s offensive depth looks fragile — not ideal in a knockout tie.
• Previous Meetings Are Rarely Goal-Filled
  • Twelve of the last 17 matches between these two sides have seen at least one team fail to score — not a recipe for fireworks.

Best Bet for Instituto vs Huracan

Thursday night in Rosario won’t be for the faint-hearted. Instituto and Huracán are set to square off in the Copa Argentina round of 32 at Estadio Marcelo Bielsa, and while this might not carry the same glamour as a continental final, the stakes are still enormous. One side seeks redemption, the other revival. This isn’t just about reaching the next round — it’s about pride, progress, and proving a point after months of ups and downs.

For Instituto, the narrative is simple: it’s about unfinished business. They haven’t played a competitive match since mid-May, a 3-1 loss that snapped the modest wave of momentum new manager Daniel Oldra had started to build. Since his arrival in late April, there’s been a spark, but it’s yet to ignite fully. La Gloria know full well that this tournament represents one of their few remaining chances at silverware — or at least, at making headlines for the right reasons. They eased past Deportivo Madryn in the previous round, but Huracán are cut from a very different cloth.

And speaking of Huracán, they arrive licking their wounds after losing the Apertura final to Platense — a game that cost them their unbeaten run but not their self-belief. Kudelka’s side have been hard to beat and even harder to break down. With experience in these kinds of cup ties and a recent semi-final appearance still fresh in their minds, Globo have reason to feel confident. But in football, confidence doesn’t guarantee control — especially not in knockout football, where the margins are razor thin.

Best Bet for Instituto vs Huracán: Under 2.5 Goals

At BettingTips4You.com, we don’t believe in flooding you with dozens of betting options. We go for quality over quantity — one sharp prediction per match, carefully selected as the strongest choice. For this all-Argentine clash, Under 2.5 goals stands out as the ultimate play.

Let’s not dress it up — this has all the makings of a game that gets stuck in the mud early. Instituto have not played in over six weeks, and while they’ll be physically fresh, match sharpness is another matter. With two forwards potentially missing — including Cordero, still battling an ankle knock — the hosts are short of options in attack. Add to that Huracán’s defensive pedigree — just 18 goals conceded in 27 matches across all competitions — and the signs are there for a low-scoring affair.

Globo aren’t exactly scoring for fun either, and with the likes of Daniel Zabala out and rotation likely in the backline, they’re more likely to focus on control than chaos. Instituto’s clean sheet against Madryn was commendable, but stepping up to Huracán’s level is a different proposition. This tie will likely be more chess than boxing match.

BettingTips4You.com expert quote:

“With Instituto rusty and Huracán cautious after a final defeat, this could easily be a tactical deadlock — expect a lot of midfield traffic and not many goalmouth thrills.” – Herrin Kendrick, BettingTips4You.com

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Correct Score Prediction: Instituto 0-1 Huracán

It’s hard to see this becoming a goal fest. Both sides have been conservative more often than not, and Huracán’s efficiency in tight matches gives them the edge. One goal, possibly late, could prove decisive. It won’t be flashy, but it might be enough.

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