Huracan vs Atletico Platense

Huracán vs Platense: Final Showdown Preview, Odds & Predictions

This Sunday, June 1, the Argentine league reaches its climax as Huracán takes on Platense in a battle for glory. The name "Huracán" evokes images of a raging storm—much like Smaug the dragon from The Hobbit, who claimed his wings were a hurricane. Tonight in Santiago del Estero, we’ll see whether Huracán lives up to that fearsome reputation or fizzles out as a mere gust.

Huracán’s Path to the Final

The Buenos Aires side finished fourth in the Apertura, securing their playoff spot. Under 64-year-old manager Frank Kudelka, they’ve been a defensively solid unit, with seven wins and six draws in 16 matches. Their attack hasn’t been prolific—just 16 goals scored—but their 12 goals conceded make them one of the league’s stingiest defenses.

After advancing from the group stage, Huracán squeezed past Deportivo Riestra 3-2 in the round of 16, then edged Rosario Central 1-0. Their biggest test came against Independiente, where neither side could break the deadlock in 120 minutes. Penalties decided it, with Huracán holding their nerve.

It’s been 51 years since Huracán last won the Argentine title (1973). Their most recent trophy was the 2014 Copa Argentina, where they stunned Marcelo Gallardo’s River Plate.

Platense’s Road to the Final

Also based in Buenos Aires—home to 70% of Argentina’s top-tier clubs—Platense is led by 51-year-old manager Favio Orsi. They finished sixth in Group B (Huracán were in Group A) with six wins and five losses in 16 games. Like their opponents, they’ve struggled for goals (13 scored, 11 conceded).

Their playoff run has been a mix of grit and luck. They knocked out Racing 1-0, then faced River Plate in a dramatic clash. After a 1-1 draw in extra time, Platense won 4-2 on penalties. River’s goal came from 17-year-old sensation Franco Mastantuono, a rising star linked with Europe’s elite. In the semis, they ground out a 1-0 win over San Lorenzo.

Platense’s trophy history is slim—mostly second-division titles, with no major top-flight honors and zero appearances in international competitions.

Head-to-Head & Expected Lineups

Their two meetings in 2024 were cagey: a 0-0 draw and a 1-0 Huracán win. In fact, six of their last seven clashes have seen under 2.5 goals, with the lone exception being a 4-2 Platense win in November 2021—featuring a Matías Tissera hat-trick. Ironically, Tissera later joined Huracán after a stint in Europe. Football’s scriptwriters love these twists.