Huracan vs Lanus Prediction: Can Huracan enter top 3 in this round?

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

Betting tips and odds are provided below.

Huracan (LLDWW)

The match between Deportivo Riestra and Huracán was played and the final score that was registered was 1-0 in favor of the home team due to their efficiency. The first period could be said to have been a relatively balanced start in which neither of the sides could dominate the other however, Huracán seemed to have control of most of the balls and completed the period with 63% possession of the ball. Nevertheless, the first half did not give a lot of goal-shootings’ possibilities and Huracán seemed to be more advantageous but nevertheless could not turn its advantage into real goal-shootings’ possibilities. Deportivo Riestra for its part struggled to contain the ball and create threat in the opponent’s half as they only achieved 2 shots at the target despite their efforts the whole match with most of the effort only coming in the second half of the match. In the 71st minute, Herrera J. scored a penalty which turned out to be the only goal of the match after a penalty play that was faithful to the final outcome. However, Huracán continued to intensify pressure as well as create more attacks (11 attempts and 4 off-target shots) but they could not score, they missed and also could not even convert from the opportunities they made. Second half revealed more of the same, with Huracán dominating the match in terms of ball possession by owning 60 percent, but the same was unable to break through Riestra’s well-drilled and compact defense. Deportivo Riestra, who had less than forty-fifty percent ball possession that the opponents had, were more precise in their few opportunities. With this result, Huracán is in 5th place in the table with 24 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with a record of 12 goals scored and 7 goals conceded. The team has one of the best defenses in the league, despite losing their last 2 matches.

Lanus (DDDDW)

The match between Lanus and Unión Santa Fe was possibly the most evenly contested as it ended 1-1 and the both teams seemed at some point to be fairly evenly matched. Lanus were the better side to start the match and he scored the first goal in the 23rd minute by converting a penalty to a goal by Walter Bou. Their early superiority was further evidenced by the fact that they had more possession (55%) and created 10 shots in the first half, though of which only 3 were proper chances. Unión Santa Fe, on the other hand, could not establish a good rhythm and faced problems in creating threats in the opposing penalty area and only managed two shots that were on target but without troubling the goalkeeper. In the second half, Unión Santa Fe with more desire; in the 54th Blasi equalized the match; finish after the assist of Facundo Gerometta. This goal seemed to change the complexion of the game for the visitors as they had more shots on target, and off target respectively. However, a good defense was displayed by Lanus with five important saves during the entire period of the match. The home team also attempted to respond to the same but despite having a higher possession (51% in the second half), they were unable to penetrate past Unión Santa Fe’s organization again. With this result, Lanus is in 13th place in the table with 19 points. In the last 5 league games, the team has recorded 4 draws and 1 loss, with a record of 18 goals scored and 19 goals conceded.

Extra Betting Tips

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

Despite their momentum, Huracan are still favorites as they play at home.