Cusco FC
- Javier Rabanal has been Cusco FC's coach since 9 June 2026 and he has a good recent knowledge of his players to work with ahead of this clash.
- Cusco's has been more possession based with flexible shapes and vertical balls into their striker, but the new staff will have to get them pressing and running with rhythm if they're to return to their best.
- Cusco's last three games have been a 1-0 home win over Atletico Grau in Liga 1 - Apertura, a 3-0 loss to Flamengo RJ in the Copa Libertadores Group A and a 2-1 away win over Asociacion Deportiva Tarma in Liga 1 - Apertura.
- The average goals per game for the home team is 1.40 scored and 1.20 conceded in home games across all competitions, so they're solid enough to control but rarely finish off games with a third goal.
Alianza Atletico
- Alianza Atletico win one of their last five games (W1, D2, L2) across all competitions, losing their last two.
- Alianza Atletico's last two results have been a 2-0 defeat away to Tigre in the Copa Sudamericana Group A and a 3-1 defeat to FBC Melgar Arequipa in Liga 1 - Apertura.
- They are a tough and often intense team that plays in a 4-3-3 and likes to stay compact and spring forward quickly when they win the ball back.
- On the road, however, they have won two, drawn one and lost three of their last six in all competitions and have plenty to prove at Cusco FC.
Head-to-Head
Cusco FC have won three of their last five meetings against Alianza Atletico across all current competitions, who have won one and one has ended tied.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are the odds-on favorite at 1.57 for Saturday's game against Alianza Atletico, who are a clear long shot at 5.86, while the Draw comes in at 3.75.
- Both Teams To Score - No at 1.77 shading Over 2.5 at 1.93 and Under 2.5 at 1.83, but the value here probably lies with the home side edging out this game in a low-to-medium scoring affair.
- The visitors have scored six goals in their last six away games in all competitions and can nick a goal here if needed.
Prediction
- Cusco FC should have the superior hand and win the game, but the price is not enough of an underdog to cover them taking an early lead and running away with it against a team that can hurt them on the counter attack.
- That's probably about right, but we'll take Cusco to come through at home regardless of the apparent ease of the odds.
