Huracan vs Corinthians

Huracán and Corinthians will clash in the final group-stage match of the 2025 Copa Sudamericana at Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó, with both teams aiming to secure their place in the knockout rounds.

Huracán, leading Group C with an unbeaten record (three wins, two draws), are in top form after a dramatic 6-5 penalty shootout win over Independiente in the Argentine Primera División. Their home form is formidable, with no losses in their last six Sudamericana home games and only one defeat at home since October. The hosts boast the joint-best defensive record in the competition, conceding just two goals in five matches, while scoring 10 goals, including a 5-0 thrashing of Racing Montevideo. Key players like Leonardo Sequeira, who scored twice in their 2-1 win over Corinthians in April, and Leonardo Gil will be crucial.

Corinthians, second in Group C with eight points, are unbeaten in their last four Sudamericana matches, including a 1-0 away win over Racing Montevideo. However, their recent 0-0 draw against Atlético Mineiro showed defensive solidity but a lack of attacking spark, with no shots on goal despite 50% possession. The Brazilian side, led by Yuri Alberto (five goals in their last 10 games) and Memphis Depay, needs a win to secure a top spot and avoid elimination, especially with América de Cali (seven points) facing Racing Montevideo simultaneously. Their away form is decent, with five wins in their last 10 away matches, but they face a tough test against Huracán’s home strength.

Given Huracán’s dominant home record and their previous 2-1 victory over Corinthians, the hosts are slight favorites. Both teams have shown attacking intent, but recent trends suggest a low-scoring affair, with Huracán’s last four games and Corinthians’ last six Sudamericana matches producing under 2.5 goals. A tight, competitive draw seems plausible, with Huracán’s defensive resilience likely to frustrate Corinthians’ attack.

Huracán are in impressive form this season, leading Group C with three victories and two draws. Their success stems from a rock-solid defense and a potent attack, averaging two goals per game while conceding just 0.4 per match—a testament to their well-balanced approach of possession dominance and defensive discipline. Domestically, they’ve also shined, overcoming Independiente in a tense penalty shootout in the Argentine Apertura semifinals. Now, they’re set to battle Platense for the title.

Meanwhile, Corinthians hold second place in their group with two wins, two draws, and a single loss. Known for their possession-based style and lethal counterattacks, they face a must-win scenario in their next match—victory guarantees a playoff berth. However, if they stumble and América de Cali defeats last-place Racing, Corinthians could fall to third and suffer an early exit. In the Brazilian Championship, they sit eighth after 10 rounds, with four wins, two draws, and four losses keeping them in mid-table contention.