Alianza Atletico (home)
- Alianza Atletico have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five Liga 1 fixtures.
- Alianza had a decent home record throughout 2025.
Cusco FC (away)
- Cusco FC have won three of their last five matches (D1, L1).
- Cusco finished 2025 as runners-up and earned Copa Libertadores qualification.
Head-to-Head
Cusco FC have had the better of this fixture in recent years, winning three of the last five, including a 4-2 away victory in March 2025 .
Key Players
- Iván Colman is their creative engine and will be well supported by the experience of defenders Álvaro Ampuero and Carlos Gamarra at the back.
- Hernán Lupu and Erick Perleche offer solidity and tempo.
- Facundo Callejo v Agustín Graneros is a key matchup in the front line for this Sunday’s Liga 1 opener.
- Callejo is likely to be more of a target man for his side, which should suit him as he finished as Liga 1’s top scorer with around 25 goals in 2025.
- Graneros is more of a complete forward who can play in the hole or on the shoulder of the defence.
Betting Insights
- The bookmakers have a tiny favouritism on Alianza at 2.33, with Cusco2.95 and the draw 3.0.
- We’re taking the draw or a narrow home win.
- The Under 2.5 goals market at 1.62 looks attractive and Cusco can keep this opener at a low score.
Prediction
- This game is a battle of two different styles and we could see a chess match develop as each side probes for weaknesses.
- Early momentum is important in any Apertura season so both teams will be keen to start on the front foot.
- Our main play is the draw or narrow home win, with a lean toward Under 2.5 goals.
