Instituto vs Newell's Old Boys prediction, odds and how to watch

Vélez Sarsfield ground out a 1-0 home win over Instituto, scoring on the stroke of half-time and then defending their lead with a ferocity Instituto simply could not match. Instituto had 19 shots. They scored none.

Newell's Old Boys secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Talleres Córdoba at home, with a 55th-minute penalty providing the only goal in a match where Talleres controlled possession and territory but could not find a way through.

Boca Juniors arrive in Rosario riding a stunning away record while Newell's sit 14th and battered. Jay Thompson breaks down the Argentine Liga Profesional clash on Sunday 2 August 2026.

Instituto host a Platense side without a win in their last nine Liga Profesional outings. The home side aren't exactly flying either, but at evens they look the right side to be on. Jay Thompson breaks it all down.

Newell's Old Boys sit deep in the Liga Profesional danger zone as Talleres Córdoba arrive at the Estadio Marcelo Bielsa on Sunday, and the gap between these two clubs in the standings tells a story that matters well beyond three points.

Vélez are slipping at exactly the wrong time, Instituto are quietly putting wins together, and Sunday night in Buenos Aires could be a proper occasion. Here's everything you need to know.