In the 1/32 finals of the Argentine Cup on March 30, 2026, Huracán will host Olimpo in a fixture where the nominal hosts aim to assert their superiority on the field.
Team News and Form
Huracán, based in Buenos Aires, ended last year with 47 points, finishing twelfth due to tiebreakers. This was not enough to qualify for the Copa Sudamericana. Their 2026 season has started modestly, with a mix of wins, draws, and losses. Recent matches against Aldosivi and Barracas Central ended in draws, reflecting inconsistency.
Olimpo, from Bahía Blanca, currently plays in the Torneo Federal, the third tier of Argentine football. Their attempts to climb higher have largely been unsuccessful. Last November, they lost to Douglas Haig, and so far this year, their only recorded match was a 2-0 win against Alvarado. As a semi-amateur side, their competitiveness is limited against top-tier teams.
Martínez’s Huracán averages 0.82 goals scored and 0.82 goals conceded per match. Olimpo averages 1 goal scored and 1 goal conceded per match, highlighting their mid-level status.
Previous Matches
Interestingly, Olimpo has historically dominated this fixture, winning eleven of the last thirteen head-to-head encounters. However, Huracán’s second victory came in their most recent meeting in 2017. Despite historical records, current form and league status favor Huracán.
Key Stats and Trends
Statistic | Huracán | Olimpo |
|---|---|---|
Last 6 matches won | 1 | 2 of last 4 |
Matches with both teams scoring | 45% | 50% (approx) |
Average total goals per match | 1.64 | 2.0 |
Goals scored per game | 0.82 | 1.0 |
Goals conceded per game | 0.82 | 1.0 |
Probable Starting Lineups
Huracán (1-4-2-3-1): Galíndez – Ibañez, Carrizo, Pereira, Campo – Gil, Ojeda – Cortés, Romero, Ortiz – Caicedo
Olimpo (1-4-4-2): Lúngarzo – Moiraghi, Ferreira, Espejo, Ramírez – Vivas, Di Buo, Fernández, Amarilla – Tarifa, Koacchi
Betting Confidence Index
Market | Bet365 Confidence | Pinnacle/必发 Confidence | JCF/竞彩 Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
Full-Time Result – Huracán Win | 64% | 62% | 66% |
Handicap – Huracán -1 | 61% | 59% | 63% |
Both Teams to Score – Yes | 48% | 45% | 50% |
Over 2.5 Goals | 42% | 40% | 45% |
Analysis and Prediction
Huracán are clear favorites due to league status, current form, and experience against top-tier opposition. Olimpo may pose occasional threats but are unlikely to maintain defensive solidity against a professional Primera División side. For bettors, the -1 goal handicap on Huracán offers value, while backing both teams to score is riskier given the hosts’ average low-scoring matches.
Recommended Bets:
Full-Time Result: Huracán win
Handicap: Huracán -1
Total Goals: Under 2.5 (optional)
