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The last preliminary phase of the Copa Libertadores is about to begin, bringing us an attractive match between Huracan vs Sporting Cristal.
Both team’s records denote parity. The two teams have faced each other twice, both times in the top continental competition. They met in the group stage in the 2016 edition, with the Peruvian team winning 3-2 at home and the Globo winning 4-2 in Parque Patricios.
JefeBet provides you with the best odds and predictions of the Copa Libertadores as well as all the information on this promising match between Huracan vs Sporting Cristal.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Huracan vs Sporting Cristal Copa Libertadores third Stage First Leg Game on March 9, 2023
- Where: Tomás Adolfo Ducó Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- When: Thursday, March 9, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Huracán (-225) / Tie (+340) / Sporting Cristal (+600)
- Asian Handicap: Huracán (AH -0.75, -180) / Sporting Cristal (AH +0.75, +150)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+102) / Under (-125)
- Both teams score: Yes (+125) / No (-165)
All odds are provided by Unibet.
Betting on Club Atletico Huracan
Diego Dabove’s team reached the third phase after defeating Boston River 1-0 with a goal scored by Matías Cóccaro. A week earlier, they had achieved a valuable goalless draw at the Estadio Complejo Rentistas in Uruguay.
As regards the local tournament, the team from Parque Patricios has drawn 1-1 against San Lorenzo, its fierce rival at local level. An important point that stretches their nine-game unbeaten streak. Their last loss dates back to last year in October, when Patronato won 3-2 in Paraná.
A string of good results that was consolidated by a remarkable defensive solidity. This is demonstrated by just the two goals conceded in the past six games. Besides, on the offensive, the home team has scored only five goals in the last six games, a low number considering their impressive record without defeats. These figures suggest a low scoreline for this transcendental match.
Possible line-up (4-4-2): Lucas Chaves, Guillermo Soto, Fernando Tobio, Gastón Sauro, Ángel Benìtez; Gabriel Gudiño, Santiago Hezze, Federico Fattori, Jonás Acevedo; Nicolás Cordero and Matías Còccaro.
Betting on Club Sporting Cristal
The visiting team has had a worrying performance at home. This is reflected in a goalless draw against ADT, who is placed fifteenth in the country’s local Tournament. However, Sporting Cristal remains undefeated after four games played, in which it conceded just one goal.
The Peruvian team has yet to win as visitors. In the preliminary phase of this tournament, they lost 2-0 in the first leg against Nacional of Paraguay, while in the local tournament they drew 1-1 against Carlos Mannucci.
Pending official confirmation, everything indicates that thanks to his superb performance in the second phase, Irven Ávila will be in the starting line-up this Thursday at Huracan’s stadium. The striker scored two goals and led his team to this final stage of the Copa Libertadores group stage. Tiago Nune’s only doubt is whether Adrián Ascues or Jostin Alarcón will play in midfield.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Renato Solís; Jhilmar Lora, Gianfranco Chávez, Ignacio Da Silva, Nilson Loyola; Jesús Castillo, Jesús Pretell, Adrián Ascues or Jostin Alarcón; Leandro Sosa Toranza, Washington Corozo, Irven Ávila.
JefeBet Prediction
Considering a 180-minute series and all that implies being out of such a big competition just a few steps away from reaching their goal, both teams will prioritize keeping a clean sheet. Of course, the local team is forced to take more risks if it wants to travel to Lima with peace of mind.
Although Nunes’s team is known for their attacking style, they will face one of the best defenses in Argentine soccer. That is why at JefeBet we consider that Huracan vs Sporting Cristal will be a home win, but a game with few emotions.
Prediction: Huracan Moneyline and Under 2.5 (HUR 2-0 CRI).
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