Sarmiento vs Huracán preview

Argentina flag 2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina
Estadio Eva Perón de Junín Sun, 16 Aug - 6:00 PM
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
SarmientoSARM
HuracánHUR
KICKOFF : Sun, 16 Aug - 6:00 PM
Round 5 2nd Phase

CONTEXT

In the Liga Profesional de Fútbol 2nd Phase of the 2026 season Sarmiento welcomes Huracán to Estadio Eva Perón de Junín. The visitors arrive as the stronger side with a power score of 65.97 against the hosts 59.99 creating a six-point advantage. Domestic league positions place Huracán seventh and Sarmiento eleventh. Form scores show a narrow edge for the home team at 21.56 compared to 19 for the away side. Limited data exists on efficiency transition and set piece metrics with available indicators marked by low confidence and proxy usage. This league fixture offers both sides an opportunity to strengthen their mid-table standing through structured play and collective organization.

TL;DR

  • Structural: Huracán holds a power score advantage of six points over Sarmiento.
  • Form: Sarmiento enters with a form score of 21.56 compared to Huracán's 19.
  • Squad: Huracán sits seventh in the domestic standings while Sarmiento occupies eleventh place.
  • Efficiency: Detailed efficiency metrics remain unavailable for both sides ahead of the fixture.
  • Transition: Transition play data is not specified in available pre-match analysis.
  • Set pieces: Set piece performance indicators show low confidence with proxy data utilized for both teams.
  • xVariable: Huracán is identified as the stronger team based on overall power metrics.
  • Market: Projection split: Sarmiento 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Huracán 0% (Δ+0%).
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
Jan 25 vs Team A
Feb 1 vs Team B
Feb 8 vs Team C
Sarmiento F. Sava
F. Sava
VS
Huracán D. Martínez
D. Martínez
1.27
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.41
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 62 W
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 73 W
Banfield Rank: 59 L
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 70 L
Belgrano Rank: 69 L
Tigre Rank: 66 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
San Lorenzo Rank: 63 W
Atlético Tucumán Rank: 64 D
Independiente Rivadavia Rank: 71 L
Banfield Rank: 59 W
Argentinos Juniors Rank: 73 L
Boca Juniors Rank: 72 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2
No sidelined player data available.

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
59.99
65.97
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sarmiento
Huracán
Power Score
59.99
65.97
League Position
11
7
Global Rank
591
404

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Sarmiento — Opponent-weighted form score
Huracán — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sarmiento Huracán

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sarmiento SARM Home
2 matches
Huracán HUR Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
1
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:34:24+00:00

STARTING XI - EXPECTED

Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 16, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026 Liga Profesional de Fútbol, Argentina · Round 5 · 2nd Phase
Stadium
Estadio Eva Perón de Junín
Capacity
22000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Expected Lineup

Starting XI ▼

12
Thyago Ayala
Thyago Ayala Goalkeeper
7.83
21
Julián Mavilla
Julián Mavilla Midfielder
6.74
19
Julián Contrera
Julián Contrera Midfielder
6.53
24
Jonathan Herrera
Jonathan Herrera Attacker
6.64
27
Junior Marabel
Junior Marabel Attacker
6.92
15
Cristian Zabala
Cristian Zabala Central Midfield
6.95
16
Mauricio Martínez
Mauricio Martínez Central Midfield
6.84
44
Renzo Orihuela
Renzo Orihuela Right Back
6.69
2
Juan Manuel Insaurralde
Juan Manuel Insaurralde Left Back
6.74
8
Santiago Salle
Santiago Salle Right Back
6.57
3
Lucas Suárez
Lucas Suárez Left Back
6.56

Starting XI ▼

1
Hernán Galíndez
Hernán Galíndez Goalkeeper
7
9
Jordy Caicedo
Jordy Caicedo Centre Forward
6.88
17
Juan Bisanz
Juan Bisanz Attacker
6.8
7
Óscar Cortés
Óscar Cortés Attacker
6.95
3
Lucas Carrizo
Lucas Carrizo Left Back
6.94
2
Lucas Blondel
Lucas Blondel Right Back
6.85
35
Máximo Palazzo
Máximo Palazzo Left Back
6.79
8
Leonardo Gil
Leonardo Gil Central Midfield
7.12
21
Hugo Nervo
Hugo Nervo Right Back
6.91
24
Facundo Kalinger
Facundo Kalinger Central Midfield
6.68
5
Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés
Rodrigo Fernández Cedrés Central Midfield
6.36

CONCLUSION

Huracán carries a modest overall edge into this domestic league meeting yet Sarmiento can draw confidence from its slightly superior form score. Both sides operate from mid-table positions and will likely prioritize defensive structure alongside measured attacking transitions. With efficiency and set piece details limited the contest may hinge on collective discipline and individual moments of quality. Huracán's power advantage suggests greater consistency across phases while Sarmiento seeks to exploit home conditions at Estadio Eva Perón de Junín. The encounter should reward teams that maintain balance and capitalize on limited opportunities in a tightly contested affair.