Cusco FC (home)
- Independiente Medellin are 3rd in Copa Libertadores Group A with 4 points after 3 games while Cusco FC are 4th with 1 point after 4 fixtures.
- Cusco FC are winless in two Copa Libertadores home matches in 2026 (Drawn 1, lost 1).
- Cusco FC are on a three-game draw streak.
- They’ve won one, drawn three and lost one of their last 5 games.
- Alejandro Orfila’s side play a more pragmatic style of soccer at home, looking to press in short bursts before falling back into a compact shape, using altitude and quick transitions to hurt opponents.
- Cusco have failed to win at home in the Copa Libertadores in 2026 and that is likely to be the case again on Thursday.
Independiente Medellin (away)
- Both sides need the win to stay in contention for qualification, which should make for an intense, if not an open game in Cusco on Thursday.
- Alejandro Restrepo’s side are known for their proactive style of play, pressing high and playing vertically, with wide overloads and the ability to switch from 3-5-2 to 4-4-2 to exploit opponents.
- The Colombian side have been in good form, winning three, drawing one and losing one of their last five in all competitions, but their away form in the Copa Libertadores has been leaky, conceding four goals in their only away fixture while scoring once.
Head-to-Head
Medellin hold the edge at the moment, having beaten Cusco FC 1-0 at home just two weeks ago to give them a mental advantage going into this game.
Key Players
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Lucas Colitto is the main goal threat for Cusco FC with 2 goals in 3 Copa Libertadores games and 2 goals in their last 5.
- 2 goals in 3 Copa Libertadores games
- 2 goals in their last 5
- Alexis Serna has been a constant threat for Medellin with 1 assist in 3 games.
Betting Insights
- Medellin’s quality and high intensity should carry them through this fixture with the odds for an away win coming in at 3.11.
- With Cusco FC struggling to score in their home fixtures at altitude, there should also be a few goals in this one, so Over 2.5 goals at 2.29 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.88 also appeal.
Prediction
Independiente Medellin have shown they can match Cusco’s intensity while also creating chances in transition and they should have the quality to win this game.
