Independiente vs Huracan
Independiente took another step toward their first league title since 2002. With a goal from ÁLvaro Angulo in the second half, they defeated Boca Juniors 1-0 away last Monday to reach the semifinals of the Torneo Apertura. El Rojo have won their last two matches in this competition and also boast a long unbeaten streak at home: 22 matches without defeat, with 14 wins and eight draws. Coach Julio Vaccari has the full squad available to host Huracan on Saturday.
Huracán continue their push for a first league title in 52 years. Last Sunday, the team overcame a major obstacle by defeating Rosario Central 1-0 away, with a first-half goal from Walter Mazzanti, to reach the semi-finals of the Torneo Apertura. El Globo are now unbeaten in four matches in this competition (three wins and a draw), and have collected seven of the last nine points available on the road in league play. There are no injuries to report for Huracán ahead of Saturday’s match.
First semifinal and these two couldn’t be any more motivated: Independiente is trying to get their first league title in 23 years while Huracan’s last one was in 1973, 52 years ago. Full squads available for both and again since this is a one leg match and two of the top 5 scoring teams meet, so I like the OVER here