CORRIENTES (Interstat) — Instituto Cordoba will look to build on a season-opening road win when it visits Regatas Corrientes on Friday at Estadio Jose Jorge Conte in Corrientes, Argentina.

Instituto Cordoba enters with a 1-0 record after beating San Martin 81-73 on the road in its most recent game. The win gave Instituto an early road result and a chance to start the season with consecutive victories. Instituto will try to carry that momentum into a matchup against a Regatas Corrientes team that will be playing its first game of the season.

Regatas Corrientes is 0-0 and will open its campaign at home. In its most recent previous result, Regatas Corrientes fell to Ferro Carril Oeste 87-85. Regatas will try to use home-court advantage at Estadio Jose Jorge Conte to begin the season on a positive note. The home opener gives Regatas a chance to set a tone before a demanding run of games.

The game presents different early-season situations. Instituto Cordoba already has a game under its belt, while Regatas Corrientes is still seeking its first live action of the season. Instituto will try to maintain rhythm and execution after a strong offensive showing in its opener. Regatas will look to shake off any rust and settle into the pace of the game early.

Instituto Cordoba’s schedule will continue quickly after Friday’s matchup. The team is set to host Ferro Carril Oeste and Lanús in upcoming home games. Those contests could give Instituto a chance to build on its start, but the focus first rests on the visit to Corrientes.

Regatas Corrientes also has a busy stretch ahead. After facing Instituto Cordoba, Regatas is scheduled to play Ferro Carril Oeste, Peñarol, Nacional, Jorge Guzman, Corinthians Paulista, Olimpico, Lanús and Boca Juniors in upcoming games. That run will test Regatas’ depth and ability to manage travel and preparation early in the season.

Both teams will be looking for different kinds of validation. Instituto Cordoba wants to prove its opening win was a sign of things to come and that it can win away from home again. Regatas Corrientes wants to start 1-0 in front of its home crowd and avoid an 0-1 beginning. A win would give Instituto a 2-0 mark, while a Regatas victory would make its home opener a successful first step.

The matchup at Estadio Jose Jorge Conte is set for Friday. Instituto Cordoba enters with confidence after its recent victory, while Regatas Corrientes enters with fresh legs and home support. The result could set an early tone for each team’s season.

Interstat’s game simulator projects Regatas Corrientes to defeat Instituto Cordoba 82-78.