Alianza Lima
- Nestor Gorosito has had a marked effect on the players at Alianza Lima since taking over in December 2024.
- The side now play a more patient and possession-based game, with a structured back four and midfielders who press in unison.
- Depending on the game plan, they will play a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation.
- Alianza Lima are sixth in Liga 1 2025, 15 points from nine games.
- Our Alianza Lima vs Atletico Grau betting tips reflect that Alianza Lima have been less consistent, winning just once in their last 5 (W1, D2, L2) across all competitions.
Atletico Grau
- Angel Comizzo has done the opposite with Grau since August 2023.
- He has built a young team with a high-pressing style, who like to play vertical football and counterattack.
- They’re not suited to long periods with the ball and prefer to press and disrupt, which is why they usually play either a 4-4-2 or 4-1-4-1 system.
- Atletico Grau sit just behind them in eighth spot on 14 points from 10 games.
- Grau have won 3 of their last 5 (W3, D1, L1), including a 3-1 home win over Sport Huancayo, though they've failed to win in their last 2 away matches.
- Grau have failed to win in their last two trips to their opponents.
Head-to-Head
- Alianza Lima have won three of their last five head-to-head meetings with Atletico Grau.
- The pair drew 1-1 at Grau’s home in Liga 1 2025 last time out.
- According to this Alianza Lima vs Atletico Grau prediction, Alianza Lima enter the head-to-head game with Atletico Grau as clear favorites at 1.36, while the visitors are 7.0 underdogs with the draw coming in at 4.9 for Thursday’s matchup.
Key Players
Hernan Barcos , the veteran striker, is the key man for Alianza Lima , while Neri Ricardo Bandiera has the same role for Atletico Grau .
Betting Insights
This Alianza Lima vs Atletico Grau betting tips section is based on the fact that we’re not going to bet on the odds-on hosts here as the value is gone from the outright market and we’re going for Over 2.5 goals at 1.69 as our main selection.
Prediction
Alianza Lima will get the better of this fixture, but Atletico Grau will make it close, given their pressing game and desire to make a mark on the contest.
