Huracán vs Deportivo Riestra: Clausura Clash as Both Sides Chase Bounce-Back
Huracán welcome Deportivo Riestra on Saturday, 22 August, as the Liga Profesional Clausura enters round 6. Both sides are looking to bounce back from Matchday 5 defeats and seize early momentum in the 2026 campaign.
Team News and Injury Latest
No fresh injury concerns have been reported ahead of the clash, leaving both managers with full squads to select from. Huracán are expected to continue with the 4-3-3 shape that defined their play during the Apertura campaign, while Deportivo Riestra have consistently set up in a compact 5-4-1 block that makes them difficult to break down. The visitors' back five has been a cornerstone of their approach, and the availability of their regular defensive starters could be crucial in keeping a clean sheet at the home of their opponents.
Recent Form Guide
Huracán’s recent results paint a picture of a side searching for consistency. They earned an impressive 2-0 win at San Lorenzo on 9 August, then were held to a goalless home draw by Atlético Tucumán before falling 2-0 away at Sarmiento in their most recent outing. The goalless display last weekend extended a worrying trend: across the last six matches in all competitions, Huracán have averaged just 0.67 goals per game.