Vélez Sarsfield vs Atlético Huracán prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 16, 2024
On Monday, December 16, 2024, in the 27th round of the Argentine football championship, Vélez Sarsfield will face Atlético Huracán. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match with good chances of success.
Match preview
Vélez Sarsfield is having an excellent season, regularly displaying confident performances and securing the most reliable defense in the league. Currently, the team is in first place in the standings, ahead of their opponent Talleres Córdoba only on additional criteria.
If Ricardo Gareca's team wins the final round, they will be guaranteed the championship. It's worth noting that Vélez Sarsfield has lost their last two matches. First, they were defeated 0-1 away to Unión Santa Fe, and then they lost 0-1 in the final of the Argentine Cup to Central Córdoba.
Meanwhile, Huracán continues to surprise, despite having a rather modest squad. Currently, the team occupies third place in the Torneo Betano standings, and a win could see them challenge for second place.
It must be acknowledged that Frank Kudelka's side is not highly prolific, having scored only 28 goals this season, but their defense is one of the strongest in the league, alongside their opponents—having conceded only 16 goals. In their last match, Huracán secured an important 1-0 victory over Platense, breaking their winless streak. Previously, the "Globo" failed to win in three consecutive matches—two losses and one draw.
Likely line-ups
- Vélez Sarsfield: Marchiori, Bousat, Gómez, Mamanna, García, Elías, Ordoñez, Fernández, Aquino, Pizzini, Romero
- Atlético Huracán: Galíndez, Ibáñez, Tobío, Pereira, De la Fuente, Cepeda, Echeverría, Fattori, Mazzanti, Ábila, Cabrál
Match facts and head-to-head
- In the last meeting between these teams, Vélez Sarsfield won 1-0
- In the last five matches, Huracán scored only two goals
- In 4 of the last 5 meetings between these sides, only one team scored
Prediction
We expect a cautious match, as both teams are solid defensively. Our prediction is a "Vélez Sarsfield win" with odds of 1.87. I don't think the hosts will miss this opportunity to secure the championship.
