River Plate vs Huracan Prediction, Tips & Odds
River Plate vs Huracan
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The model favours River Plate to win against Huracan, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. River Plate currently sits in second place in the Liga Profesional, boasting a solid record of 9 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses from 16 matches. Their goal difference of +10, with 22 goals scored and only 12 conceded, reflects a strong defensive capability coupled with a decent attacking performance. Notably, they have been unbeaten in their last five matches, securing two wins and three draws, which indicates a positive trend in their form. Conversely, Huracan finds itself in seventh place, having played the same number of matches but with a less impressive record of 5 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses. Their goal tally stands at 17, with 13 goals conceded, resulting in a goal difference of +4. However, their recent form has been concerning, with no wins in their last five matches, comprising four draws and one loss. This lack of victories could hinder their confidence going into this encounter. The model indicates a win probability of approximately 60% for River Plate, while Huracan's chances sit around 20%. One key market indicator is River Plate's odds for a win at around 1.75. An honest caveat is that if Huracan can capitalize on set pieces or exploit any defensive lapses from River Plate, they could secure a surprising result. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where The Daily Punt Analysis Team employs an in-house model based on expected goals and actual results across the season.
Betting Predictions
How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.
River Plate have kept a clean sheet in 39% of matches. Huracan average 1.0 goals per game.
River Plate manage games at home, conceding just 0.89 goals per match. Huracan score 1.00 on the road.
The most likely scoreline per our model at 21.3% probability.
River Plate have been the stronger side, winning 47% of their matches.
Our model projects a 1-0 River Plate win as the most likely scoreline at 21.3% probability. 4 of the top six outcomes feature River Plate clean sheets, in line with their 39% clean-sheet rate this season.
Lines averaged across 4 bookmakers. River Plate are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.
Best Betting Odds
River Plate vs Huracan| Bookmaker | 1X2 | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X | 2 | Over | Under | Yes | No | |
| 1.49 | 3.75 | 7.30 | 2.29 | 1.58 | 2.40 | 1.49 | |
| 1.47 | 3.90 | 7.00 | 2.25 | 1.57 | 2.40 | 1.50 | |
| 1.53 | 3.94 | 7.72 | 2.39 | 1.62 | — | — | |
| 1.49 | 3.61 | 6.28 | 2.35 | 1.58 | — | — | |
| 1.50 | 3.60 | 7.00 | — | — | 2.30 | 1.55 | |
| 1.50 | 3.70 | 8.50 | 2.30 | 1.60 | 2.38 | 1.53 | |
| 1.52 | 3.82 | 7.45 | 2.33 | 1.60 | 2.40 | 1.51 | |
Betano | 1.55 | 3.90 | 8.25 | 2.37 | 1.62 | 2.40 | 1.53 |
BetVictor | 1.50 | 3.80 | 7.50 | 2.19 | 1.58 | 2.40 | 1.50 |
Goals Probability
Avg. bookmaker oddsDouble Chance
Bet covers two outcomesHead to Head
Last 10 Meetings (River Plate leads 4-3)In the last 10 matches between River Plate and Huracan, River Plate has won 4 times, Huracan has won 3 times, and there have been 2 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive rivalry, with several closely contested matches, including three matches decided by a single goal. Notably, River Plate has secured two heavier victories, winning 4-0 and 3-0, while Huracan's wins include a narrow 1-0 and a 2-1 victory. The most recent match saw Huracan winning against River Plate, which may indicate a shift in momentum. Overall, the results show a balanced contest with no side dominating.
Liga Profesional Argentina Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Independ. Rivadavia | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 15 | 14 | 34 | WLWDL |
| 1 |  Estudiantes L.P. | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 31 | WLDLW |
| 2 | River Plate | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 29 | WWWDW |
| 2 |  Boca Juniors | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 22 | 9 | 13 | 30 | WDWDD |
| 3 |  Velez Sarsfield | 16 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 28 | DWDDD |
| 3 |  Argentinos JRS | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 29 | DDWDL |
| 7 | Huracan | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 22 | WDDDL |
| 14 |  Aldosivi | 16 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 19 | -13 | 8 | LWLLD |
| 15 |  Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 24 | -19 | 5 | LLDDL |
| 15 |  Deportivo Riestra | 16 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 | -7 | 11 | DLDDD |
Venue Record
Current season at home / on the roadKey Statistics
2026 SeasonRiver Plate have won 10 of their last 21 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 7. Their recent home fixtures include drew with River Plate 1-1 and drew with River Plate 2-2.
Overall, the wider run reads 17W 9D 10L from the last 36 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Huracan have won 2 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 8 and losing 4. Their recent away fixtures include drew with Huracan 1-1 and lost to Independ. Rivadavia 2-1.
Overall, the wider run reads 8W 12D 7L from the last 27 games (30% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.
Lineups
ConfirmedRiver Plate4-2-3-1Confirmed
Huracan4-2-3-1Confirmed
Unavailable Players
0 playersRiver Plate
No reported absences
Huracan
No reported absences
Betting Strategy
High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.
Yellow Card Prediction
F. Tello has averaged 4.0 yellow cards per match across 2 recent fixtures we have data for. Our pick is over 3.5 yellow cards at 1.85.
Corner Prediction
River Plate have averaged 6.0 corners per match at home; Huracan 3.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.8 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.
Player Stats Bet
River Plate have generated 1.48 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 47% of them. They put 5.5 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. River Plate player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.
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The Daily Punt Analysis Team
Data-driven football predictions and betting tips
This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.
Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.
