Huracan vs Platense Prediction: Huracan needs to win to still fight for the title

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Huracan will face Platense at Stadium Tomás Adolfo Duco in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a loss (1-0) against Talleres Cordoba. The visitors come into this game after a win (1-0) against Union Santa Fe.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Huracán comes into this match after a 1-0 loss against Talleres Córdoba. Benavídez fed Navarro for his only goal, the 60th minute, with the Spaniard being the only goal of the match. Talleres Córdoba won the first half by far, with 77% of possession, creating 9 goal opportunities to only 1 for Huracán. However, their finishing wasn't anywhere near good enough having only managed 3 shots on target, while Huracán created no threat to the other end. The highlight saw Talleres prevent the opponent's initiatives, with the visitors going the first half without a shot on target. Both teams broke even for 50% possession in the second half. Navarro's goal in the 60th minute finally materialized Talleres Córdoba's superiority over the home side. Huracán, though, kept up the pressure on goal (6 in total in the second half) and failed to convert, again, as only 1 shot on target was produced. Talleres organized and focused, and they resisted the opponent's attacks. The game was overall one where Talleres Córdoba had more control over the game, with 63% possession and 20 attempts on goal, in comparison to 7 for Huracán. There was a big difference in attacking accuracy as Talleres had 8 shots on target to Huracán's 1. Huracán had their say in the final stretch, but Talleres' defence remained solid and picked up the three points. With this result, Huracán is in 4th place in the table with 43 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 win, 1 draw and 2 losses, with a record of 27 goals scored and 16 goals conceded.

Platense won 1-0 at home against Unión Santa Fé in a balanced match that was decided in the second half. In the first half the statistics were very close, possession (55%) went to Unión Santa Fé and the number of goal attempts (5-2) went both ways. But Unión Santa Fé and Platense couldn't finish, one got two shots on target and the other none. There were lots of fouls and stoppages to the game and it was very defensive, both teams were very defensive. Neither team threatened to break down the other and neither could find a way past their opponents' defenses in the first half, with half time arriving without a clear cut opportunity. The scenario became more dynamic for the second half. Unión Santa Fé, meanwhile, had the ball for more possession (53%) and created more goal attempts (3 to Platense's 5). But Platense took full advantage in the 81st minute when Mauro Pellegrino scored a penalty to give them the lead. From there on Unión Santa Fé tried to push but Platense's defense was solid, limiting their opponent to just one shot on target in the whole second half. Overall though, Platense achieved a big result given they had less possession (49%), less attempts on goal (7 vs 8). Securing the three points was down to defensive efficiency and the use of the penalty. Unión Santa Fé were in control of parts of the game but lacked finishing and didn't find the back of the net. With this result, Platense is in 10th place in the table with 36 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with a record of 19 goals scored and 17 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Huracan has won 2, Platense has won 1, and they drew another 2. Goals were scored in all of those games, but with both teams scoring in just 2 of the matches.

I think that Huracan are favorites for the win, but still it’s a hard match to predict. Goals are expected from both teams.