Tomás Yelmini
South American soccer showcases plenty of action this week, as the last places for the Copa Libertadores group stage are defined. Many of those games are second leg matches of Phase 3, and one of those relevant clashes will be Sporting Cristal vs Huracan.
As the first leg, in Buenos Aires, ended 0-0, the series is more than open for both teams. A spectacular setting is expected for the final match in Lima, with a full house at the National Stadium.
Without further introduction, JefeBet not only presents to you how both teams are preparing for the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Stage 3, but also the best predictions, odds, and possible Sporting Cristal vs Huracan lineups.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Sporting Cristal vs Huracan Copa Libertadores Third Stage Second Leg Game on March 16, 2023
- Where: National Stadium – Lima, Peru
- When: Thursday, March 16, 2023, 7:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Sporting Cristal (+200) / Tie (+240) / Huracan (+135)
- Asian Handicap: Sporting Cristal (+0.25, -124), Huracan (-0.25 +104)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115) / Under (-143)
- Both teams score: Yes (-112) / No (-117)
Odds provided by Unibet.
Betting on Club Sporting Cristal
The Peruvian team made its debut in Phase 2, when it defeated Nacional of Paraguay 5-3 on aggregate. It was not an easy game, given that in the first leg it lost 2-0, but in the second 90 minutes, it managed to win by an unassailable 5-1.
It is worth reviewing this match because of Sporting Cristal’s performance at home, as it was far superior to its opponents, with 74% ball possession, 15 attempts on goal (9 of them effective), only nine fouls committed, and six corners won.
Possible lineup (4-3-3): Renato Solís; Carlos Llora, Ignacio, Gianfranco Chávez, Nilson Loyola; Jesús Castillo, Jesús Pretel, Justin Alarcón; Leandro Sosa, Brener, Washington Corozo.
Betting on Club Atletico Huracan
Similar to Sporting Cristal, the team from Parque de los Patricios also made its debut in Phase 2, beating Boston River of Uruguay 1-0 on aggregate, after a goalless draw in Montevideo and a narrow win in Buenos Aires.
In the first leg against Sporting Cristal, at the Ducó, it was unable to take a good advantage of its possession of the ball (59%) and its attempts of shots at goal (22), seven of which were effective. Besides, it also failed to make a good use of the 10 penalty corners, and the nine free kicks that the Peruvians conceded.
Something similar had happened against Boston River, a match that was defined by Matías Cóccaro’s penalty goal. For this reason, all hopes are pinned on him for this defining duel on foreign soil.
Possible lineup (4-4-2): Lucas Chaves; Guillermo Soto, Fernando Tobio, Gastón Sauro, Guillermo Benítez; Gabriel Gudiño, Santiago Hezze, Federico Fattori, Jonás Acevedo; Matías Cóccaro, Nicolás Cordero.
JefeBet Prediction
It will be an exciting match, an all-or-nothing one, in the always difficult Copa Libertadores. However, based on Sporting Cristal’s performance at home last season, JefeBet has no doubt that they will be the team that qualifies for the group stage of the region’s top competition. The Globo will have to wait at least another year.
Prediction: Sporting Cristal wins 3-0.
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