Instituto Res. vs Godoy Cruz Res. preview and prediction
The match
The Reserve League sees Instituto Res. take on Godoy Cruz Res. on Thursday 21 May, kicking off at 19:00 (WAT). Instituto Res. are 16th with 23 points from 17 games (in the top half), while Godoy Cruz Res. sit 11th on 28 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Instituto Res.'s last 5: LDDDD Most recently they lost to River Plate Res. 0–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.
Godoy Cruz Res.'s last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Gimnasia Mendoza 2 2–3 at home. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.5 for Instituto Res. and 1.2 for Godoy Cruz Res.. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 56%.
Safer route: Instituto Res. or draw (77%) at 1.22.
Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.85.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Instituto Res. or draw – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Instituto Res. 1–1 Godoy Cruz Res.. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Instituto Res.51%fair 1.96 · @1.91
Draw26%fair 3.84 · @3.00
Godoy Cruz Res.23%fair 4.36 · @3.70
2.67Expected goals
1.51Instituto Res. xG
1.15Godoy Cruz Res. xG
56%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Instituto Res. 1.5 – 1.2 Godoy Cruz Res. expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Footrivo team ratings
Instituto Res.
Godoy Cruz Res.
Attack vs Reserve League average
+9%
+13%
Goals conceded vs average
+16%
+4%
Our expected goals here
1.53
1.41
Our own ratings from every Reserve League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Instituto Res. to win✓
51%
1.96
1.91
Double chance
Instituto Res. or draw✓
77%
1.30
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.80
1.85
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Instituto Res. / FT Instituto Res.✗
27%
3.69
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
9%
10.89
–
Form
Instituto Res. – last 6
LDDDDD
14 May
@ River Plate Res.
0–1
L
5 May
vs Gimnasia Mendoza 2
0–0
D
30 Apr
@ Racing Club Res.
0–0
D
23 Apr
@ Estudiantes Rio Cuarto 2
1–1
D
16 Apr
vs Barracas Central Res.
2–2
D
9 Apr
@ Sarmiento Res.
1–1
D
0.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Godoy Cruz Res. – last 6
LLWWLL
14 May
vs Gimnasia Mendoza 2
2–3
L
7 May
@ Barracas Central Res.
0–1
L
30 Apr
vs Talleres Córdoba Res.
2–1
W
22 Apr
vs San Martín San Juan Res.
1–0
W
15 Apr
@ Banfield Res.
1–2
L
7 Apr
vs Rosario Central Res.
2–3
L
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Instituto Res. and Godoy Cruz Res..
What is the prediction for Instituto Res. vs Godoy Cruz Res.?
Our pick is Instituto Res. or draw with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Instituto Res. vs Godoy Cruz Res.?
On our numbers Instituto Res. have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Godoy Cruz Res. 23%.
How many goals will there be in Instituto Res. vs Godoy Cruz Res.?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Instituto Res. vs Godoy Cruz Res.?
Our predicted score is Instituto Res. 1–1 Godoy Cruz Res., the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Instituto Res. vs Godoy Cruz Res.?
Instituto Res. vs Godoy Cruz Res. (Reserve League) kicks off on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time).
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
