Huracán vs Estudiantes prediction 13.10.2023

• Competition: Copa Argentina, Quarter-Finals
• Date: Friday, 13th October 2023
• Kickoff: 21:00 UK / 22:00 CEST
• Venue: Venue Estadio Marcelo Alberto Bielsa (Rosario)

The Copa Argentina Quarter-Finals will witness a thrilling match between Huracan and Estudiantes LP on Friday evening at a neutral location in Rosario.

Huracan had a dismal season in Liga Profesional, narrowly avoiding last place by just three points. However, in Copa de la Liga Profesional, they have significantly improved and currently hold the 3rd position in Group A, trailing the top spot by only three points.

Estudiantes had an impressive season in Liga Profesional, securing a 5th place finish and earning a spot in the Copa Sudamericana for the following year. They were also just one point away from qualifying for the Copa Libertadores. However, their performance in the Copa de la Liga Profesional and Copa Sudamericana knockout phase did not live up to expectations. Unfortunately, they were eliminated by Corinthians in the Quarter-Finals of the Copa Sudamericana.

Huracan vs Estudiantes pick: Under 2.5 goals

In four out of the last five games, Huracan have had less than 2.5 goals. In the Copa de la Liga, they have proven to be one of the strongest defensive teams, allowing only six goals in eight matches, which averages to 0.75 goals per game. They have also faced difficulties in their offensive performance in the last two games, managing to score only one goal. Based on xG statistics, they were expected to score only 0.8 goals in those two matches.

Estudiantes have been involved in predominantly low-scoring matches, with under 2.5 goals seen in their past six games across all competitions. Moreover, in their last five games, only one goal has been scored by them and one goal allowed, resulting in a mere average of 0.4 goals per game. However, this defensive approach should come as no surprise, considering their frequent utilization of a 5-3-2 formation.

Due to the tendency of both teams to engage in low-scoring games recently, coupled with Estudiantes’ defensive approach, it is anticipated that the upcoming match will witness less than three goals being scored.