Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán Prediction and Betting Tips | Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 16
Liga Profesional Argentina · Sunday 8 November 2026 · 00:00 UTC · Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, Capital Federal · updated 2026-10-25
Argentinos Juniors welcome Huracán to Estadio Diego Armando Maradona in Capital Federal in Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 16 action on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 00:00 UTC.
Argentinos Juniors have played 32 matches in Liga Profesional Argentina this season, scoring 1.2 and conceding 0.8 goals a game and winning 53% of them. At home they average 1.4 goals scored and 0.5 conceded over 17 matches, with a 71% win rate. Huracán have played 32 matches in Liga Profesional Argentina this season, scoring 1.0 and conceding 0.9 goals a game and winning 34% of them. Away from home they average 0.9 goals scored and 1.1 conceded over 17 matches, with a 36% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Argentinos Juniors are narrow favourites at 50%, with the draw at 28% and Huracán at 22%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Argentinos Juniors 1.44, Huracán 0.85.
- Over 2.5 goals: 40% · both teams to score: 45%.
- Most likely score: 2–0 (10%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (32 and 32 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Argentinos Juniors: form and key numbers
In style Argentinos Juniors keep the ball, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.29 a match created, 1.10 conceded (goals minus xG: -3.4).
- Shots: 13.9 a match, 4.8 on target.
- Possession: 61.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 44% of matches (64% at home).
- Both teams scored in 47% of their matches.
- Corners: 5.8 a match.
- Discipline: 2.3 yellow cards a match, 4.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.90.
Huracán: form and key numbers
In style Huracán play long and direct, are strong in the air.
- Expected goals: 1.11 a match created, 1.38 conceded (goals minus xG: -3.4).
- Shots: 12.1 a match, 3.8 on target.
- Possession: 51.9% on average.
- Clean sheets: 38% of matches (42% away).
- Both teams scored in 47% of their matches.
- Corners: 4.2 a match.
- Discipline: 2.9 yellow cards a match, 8.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.82.
Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán: season averages side by side
| Argentinos Juniors | Per match this season | Huracán |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Matches | 32 |
| 1.2 | Goals scored | 1.0 |
| 0.8 | Goals conceded | 0.9 |
| 1.29 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.11 |
| 1.10 | xG conceded | 1.38 |
| 13.9 | Shots | 12.1 |
| 4.8 | On target | 3.8 |
| 61.6 | Possession % | 51.9 |
| 44% | Clean sheets % | 38% |
| 47% | Both teams scored % | 47% |
| 5.8 | Corners | 4.2 |
| 2.3 | Yellow cards | 2.9 |
| 6.90 | Average rating | 6.82 |
Players to watch
Argentinos Juniors
- Claudio Bravo LB · Defensive full-back · Moneyball Score 52 · Ball-winner, Duel winner (top 1% of his position)
- Gabriel Florentín AMF · Creator · Moneyball Score 48 · Secure passer, Big-chance creator (top 23% of his position)
Huracán
- Hugo Nervo CB · Box defender · Moneyball Score 46 · Disciplined, Dominant in the air (top 1% of his position)
- Leandro Lescano LB · Defensive full-back · Moneyball Score 44 · Reads the game, Crosser (top 12% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Francisco Álvarez
Francisco Álvarez, 26 · Argentinos Juniors · CB · Stopper · Moneyball Score 53
Francisco Álvarez, 26, plays as a centre-back for Argentinos Juniors in the Argentine Liga Profesional. Strongest for his role in long balls and interceptions. Weakest in blocked shots. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average centre-back, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- CB · Centre-back Natural, 53
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Long balls | 4.37 / 90 | 90% |
| Interceptions | 2.12 / 90 | 88% |
| Aerial duels won | 3.29 / 90 | 81% |
| Duels won | 5.95 / 90 | 74% |
| Passes | 69.84 / 90 | 53% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★½ Stopper Centre-back
- ★★★ Inverted full-back Full-back
- ★★★ Ball-playing centre-back Centre-back
Scout's notes: Long passer, Reads the game, Dominant in the air.
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Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán prediction
Argentinos Juniors should have more of the ball; Argentinos Juniors work the ball wide and cross; Huracán are a threat in the air and from set pieces. Moneyball's model expects about 2.3 goals - 1.44 for Argentinos Juniors and 0.85 for Huracán - with over 2.5 goals at 40% and both teams scoring at 45%. Argentinos Juniors have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Argentinos Juniors 2-0 Huracán
Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán betting tips
- Tip 1: Argentinos Juniors win or draw (double chance) 78% between them
- Tip 2: Under 2.5 goals 60% by the model, 2.29 goals expected
- Tip 3: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 17.2 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 8.5 corners 10.0 corners a match between them
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Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán: questions and answers
When is Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán?
Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán is on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 00:00 UTC, in Liga Profesional Argentina Gameweek 16.
Where is Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán played?
At Estadio Diego Armando Maradona, Capital Federal, Argentinos Juniors's home ground.
Who will win Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán?
Argentinos Juniors are the favourites: Argentinos Juniors 50%, draw 28%, Huracán 22%. Our prediction is Argentinos Juniors 2-0 Huracán.
Who is the player to watch in Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán?
Francisco Álvarez of Argentinos Juniors: a stopper with a Moneyball Score of 53 against every centre-back in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Argentinos Juniors vs Huracán?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 40%.
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