Deportivo Riestra – Instituto
Deportivo Riestra earned a very commendable point in their visit to Platense last Monday, drawing 1-1 despite playing with ten men throughout the entire second half. El Malevo extended their unbeaten streak to eight league matches (five wins and three draws) and remain the sole leaders of Group B with 24 points. They are also just one point away from the final Copa Libertadores qualification spot on the aggregate table, currently held by River Plate. Riestra continue their impressive unbeaten run at home — 26 matches without losing, with 14 wins and 12 draws.
Instituto played one of their best matches of the semester last weekend, defeating Atlético Tucumán 2-0 at home with goals from Jhon Córdoba and Gastón Lodico. La Gloria extended their unbeaten run in the league to six games (two wins and four draws) and reached 15 points in the Torneo Clausura — still outside the playoff spots, but only on goal difference. On the downside, Instituto have gone four away matches without a win, with three draws and one loss.
I expect Riestra’s 26 games undefeated run at home to continue against this very irregular Instituto. A win would make them leaders of Group B and they would secure a spot in the playoffs and almost a place in Copa Sudamericana, their first international competition ever, so that’s more than enough motivation for them to win.
BET: Deportivo Riestra DNB @ 1.77