Comerciantes Unidos

vs

Alianza Lima

Preview

Comerciantes Unidos

• Comerciantes Unidos have had no wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats in their opening 5 fixtures in the Liga 1 - Clausura 2026 so they need a spark and they need it fast.
• Jose Eugenio Hernandez has been in charge of the side since the 21st June 2026, but they've settled into a solid, compact shape and they've got some bite on the break.
• Recent matches:
  • 0-0 home draw with Deportivo Garcilaso in Liga 1 - Apertura.
  • 1-0 away loss to Sport Boys in Liga 1 - Apertura.
  • 2-2 away draw with UCV Moquegua in Liga 1 - Clausura 2026.

Alianza Lima

• Alianza Lima have 3 wins and 2 draws in their last 5, so they arrive in good shape with momentum.
• Alianza Lima have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 away games across all competitions, so they travel well.
• Pablo Guede has been in charge of Alianza Lima since the 12th December 2025 and the high tempo of his system is starting to make its mark on the league.
• Across all competitions, Alianza Lima have 7 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 10.

Head-to-Head

• The visitors have won the last 2 meetings between these sides.
• Comerciantes Unidos have failed to beat Alianza Lima in 2 games at this venue.

Key Players

• Josuee Herrera has been Comerciantes Unidos' most dangerous player in Liga 1 - Clausura 2026 with 1 goal and 1 assist in 1 match.
• Alianza Lima will likely set up in a 3-4-3/3-5-2 and that should pin Comerciantes back and give the wing-backs space behind the compact shape.

Betting Insights

• Alianza Lima arrive as the odds-on favorites at 1.78, but the hosts are 4.25 and the draw is 3.4.
• Under 2.5 goals is 1.6 and Both Teams to Score No is 1.7.
• Alianza Lima's average of 0.80 away goals with 4 scored on the road across all competitions is noted, and the preview backs them to nick it.

Prediction

• Alianza Lima should be able to control the game and get the win given their momentum.
• We're going with Alianza Lima to secure all 3 points.