San Lorenzo vs Instituto: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As San Lorenzo prepare to host Instituto on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 23:15, this ARGENTINA: Liga Profesional, Round 1 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

San Lorenzo, currently 10th in the standings with 7 points from 5 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Instituto, sitting 9th with 7 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between San Lorenzo and Instituto have favored San Lorenzo, with San Lorenzo claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Union Santa Fe, San Lorenzo recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-4-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Gill, de Ritis, Hernandez, Lorenzon, Herrera, Abrego, Perruzzi, Tripichio, Rodriguez, Cuello, Cerutti. The classic shape provided balance, with two banks of four offering both defensive cover and attacking support.

Instituto's last outing came against CA Central Cordoba, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Roffo, Galvan, Mosevich, Alarcon, Sosa, Lodico, Abregu, Cerato, Luna, Fonseca, Cordoba. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, San Lorenzo are expected to maintain their unknown structure, San Lorenzo and Instituto are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: San Lorenzo's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 20% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Instituto's games average 2.2 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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