Huracan vs Gimnasia La Plata Prediction: Can Huracan reach 1st place?

In the upcoming fixture of Primera Division Argentina, Huracan will face Gimnasia La Plata at Stadium Tomás Adolfo Duco in Buenos Aires. The home side head here after a draw (0-0) against Central Cordoba. The visitors come into this game after a loss (2-3) against Union Santa Fe.

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Huracan comes into this game after a 0-0 draw against Central Cordoba. Huracán with 46% possession spurned 7 goal attempts, one on target, and Central Córdoba with 54% possession had 5 attempts, one on target. In their dispute for the ball, the teams showed aggression too, earning yellow cards for Carrizo (24th minute, for Huracán) and Barrios (32nd minute, for Central Córdoba). The second half was more of the same in terms of pace, and especially discipline, with Huracán taking a significant blow when Mazzantti was given a second yellow in the 60th minute. It was a big one for the team, though one that had to be played in a much more defensive mode as Central Córdoba were the dominant force, with 62 percent of ball possession. The visitors gained 12 shots in the second half, of whom 2 were on frame, however, they met resistance from the home side's defense, which prevented 6 attempts. Though Central Córdoba had better attacking performance, both teams were good in defense. With this result, Huracan is in 2nd place in the table with 35 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 3 wins and 2 draws, with a record of 20 goals scored and 9 goals conceded. The team has the best defense in the league.

Unión Santa Fe beat Gimnasia 2-3 after a hard fought game at home. Unión began in a spectacular way, as Rivero assisted Balboa to put his side in the lead, just 5 minutes after kick off. Gimnasia equalized before half time and, with De Blasis converting a penalty in the 45+3 minute, the game was level at half time. Gimnasia had the better of the possession in the first half, with 57% and Unión Santa Fe 43%. The two teams were very even in getting goals at hand, with 8 each, but Gimnasia only had 2 shots on target, while Unión had the same amount of shots on target, with a more precise attacking posture. Gimnasia made a better start to the second half and was determined to turn the game around in the 55th minute when Castillo pounced to put the home team 2-1 up. But Unión Santa Fe fought back and equalised in the 71st minute through a goal from Morales who scored after a good collective play. However, Unión had the better of their attacking attacks in the second half, with the visitors totalling 12 attempts on goal to Gimnasia's 5. Gimnasia also had only 1 shot on target, while Unión had 5. In the last moments, Unión Santa Fe showed their fighting spirit and in the 90+7th minute Domina scored the game winning goal for his team, making the score 2-3 and earning the three points for his team. With this result, Gimnasia La Plata is in 18th place in the table with 24 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 2 draws and 3 defeats, with a record of 19 goals scored and 19 goals conceded.

In the last 5 games between these 2 teams, Huracan has won 1, Gimnasia La Plata has won 3, and they drew another. Goals were scored in 4 of those 5 games, and with both teams scoring in 1 of those matches.

Huracan are favorites for the win as they are in a good momentum.