Asociacion Deportiva Tarma (home)
- Asociacion Deportiva Tarma are the best counter-attacking team in the league in the sense that they are the only team that really set up to play this way, and it’s been paying off for Pablo Trobbiani’s side.
- Tarma sit 14th on 9 points after nine games and have been solid enough on the road of late with a gutsy 1-0 win at Sport Huancayo followed by a 1-1 home draw against FBC Melgar and a tight 3-2 away defeat at Cienciano.
- Asociacion Deportiva Tarma have looked like the ultimate smart counter team at home, where Trobbiani has set them up in a compact formation with a midfield pivot and quick, vertical transitions.
- Recent form: 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 5 games.
Alianza Lima (away)
- This is a big game locally for the hosts but also for Alianza Lima, who have made a strong start to the season under Pablo Guede and sit in second place with 20 points from nine games.
- They are set up with flexible, possession-based formations and attacking wing-backs who get forward to overload the half-spaces and full-back areas when they control territory.
- Renzo Garces has been a reliable finisher in the clutch moments with four goals in eight Liga 1 - Apertura games, including two in his last five.
- Carlos Cabello has been a creative spark through the center of the field, providing three assists in his nine league games so far.
- Alianza Lima’s away form is impressive with two wins, two draws and a loss from five trips in the Liga 1 - Apertura - conceding just 0.60 goals per game.
- Recent form: Alianza Lima have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
Head-to-Head
- The last two meetings have been split.
- The Lima-based club have failed to win their last three away games to Tarma.
Key Players
- Renzo Garces - four goals in eight Liga 1 - Apertura games, including two in his last five.
- Carlos Cabello - three assists in nine league games and a creative spark through the centre.
Betting Insights
- Alianza Lima are 2.34 to win here and we are taking those odds in the double chance bet because, although they are the better side, Tarma can still make life tough for them on home soil.
- Backing Over 2.5 goals at 2.1.
- Backing Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.8.
Prediction
Despite the odd result here, we feel Alianza Lima’s solid all-round play and Tarma’s inconsistent home form make the visitors the most likely winners in this clash between two contrasting sides.
