Racing vs Huracan
Racing Club missed a crucial opportunity to re-enter the playoff zone in Group A last Monday, falling 3-2 to San Lorenzo as a visitor after leading until the 86th minute. This marks their third consecutive league defeat and fourth in five matches, with only one win in that span. As a result, Gustavo Costas’ team remain stuck on nine points, still outside the top eight (with a game in hand). At home, Racing earned six points from three matches (two wins, one loss).
Huracán continue to improve with each matchday. Last Sunday, they delivered one of their best performances of the season, securing a well-deserved 2-0 away victory against reigning champions Vélez Sarsfield. Goals from Eric Ramírez and Matías Tissera sealed the win, propelling El Globo to fifth place in Group A with 15 points. Huracán are now five matches unbeaten in the league (four wins and one draw). On the road, they have collected five points from four matches, with one win, two draws, and one loss. All starting players are fit and available for Saturday’s match.
Again too many important missings for Racing: their top scorer Adrian Martinez, one of their best striker Luciano Vietto, as well as defenders Garcia Basso, Di Cesare, Rojas and midfielder Zuculini and to make things worse next week they have the big derby vs Independiente so they might not take big risks. I have to trust this solid Huracan here who are coming from consecutive big wins against San Lorenzo and Velez.