Cienciano Cusco
- Los Papas currently occupy 8th in the Liga 1 2025 table after taking 12 points from their first nine matches, while Intimos sit 5th after collecting 15 points from the same number of games.
- Desio’s men have won one, drawn one and lost one of their last three home games (W1, D1, L1), but their strong home record this season (W2, D2, L0) is a big reason why Cienciano Cusco vs Alianza Lima preview sees them enter this game as underdogs.
- Los Leones de Cusco have conceded just three goals in their four home matches in Liga 1 2025, and their consistent structure and intensity at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega should be enough to see off an Alianza side that has struggled to hit the back of the net on their travels (3 goals in 4 away games).
Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima have scored an average of 0.75 goals per game on the road in Liga 1 2025 , finding the net just three times .
Head-to-Head
Cienciano have won two of the last three head-to-head matches , while Alianza Lima have failed to win on their last two trips to Cusco.
Key Players
- The Argentine sharpshooter has two goals in nine Liga 1 appearances, and is usually the focal point of his team’s attack.
- Cienciano’s main goal threat is Carlos Garces, leading the club’s scoring charts with three in the league.
Betting Insights
Alianza Lima are the slight favourites to win Sunday’s fixture ( +107 ) with the draw available at +230 . For those interested in making a wager, our Cienciano Cusco vs Alianza Lima betting tips focus on the under 2.5 goals market, given the recent low-scoring trend between these sides.
Prediction
The Cienciano Cusco vs Alianza Lima prediction favors Alianza, as they have looked more consistent in their recent performances (W1, D3, L1), while Cienciano have been a little more up and down.
