The most interesting game of the Apertura weekend comes when 11th-placed Juan Pablo II College , with ten points from eight games , take on fifth-placed Utc de Cajamarca , who have accumulated 14 points from as many games .
Juan Pablo II College
- Juan Pablo II College have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches.
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Recent form:
- Juan Pablo II College are on a two-game losing skid after losing 2-3 to Los Chankas at home.
- Juan Pablo II College then lost 2-0 to Alianza Lima away.
Utc de Cajamarca
- Utc de Cajamarca have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5.
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Recent form:
- Utc de Cajamarca lost 2-0 away to Universitario de Deportes.
- Utc de Cajamarca drew 1-1 at home to Alianza Atletico last time out.
Key Players
- Marcelo Zuleta has brought an attacking flair to the club since taking over as manager, instilling his teams with a high-tempo, transition-based style of play.
- His wide-focused 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 formations have plenty of energy, but also leave them open to the counter attack.
- Carlos Bustos is a pragmatic manager who has brought a much more structured approach to the team, who can be as compact as any in the Peruvian top-flight.
- They prefer to sit back and soak up pressure before looking to expose the opponents on the break, especially out wide.
Prediction
The recent form of both sides is mixed and suggests that the visitors , who are better placed in the league and have a stronger away record, should edge the contest .
