Los Chankas
- Los Chankas CYC will enter Liga 1 - Clausura 2026 in 11th place with 3 points from 2 games, a solid base from which to build upon at home.
- Los Chankas have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 matches, yet they can be a brick wall when in home territory.
- After a 2-2 draw away to Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca at the end of the Apertura phase, Los Chankas CYC secured their first win in Liga 1 - Clausura 2026 by beating Sport Boys 1-0 at home, only to fall to a 3-1 defeat away to Alianza Atletico in their last outing.
- Jarlin Quintero has been a focal point for Los Chankas of late, having scored 2 goals in 2 games in Liga 1 - Clausura 2026, 4 of his team's last 5 goals in total.
- Ayrthon Quintana has 1 assist in 2 Clausura games and has added spark to his side in between the lines, while Walter Paolella has been in charge since 19 June 2025 and his compact 5-3-2 has been well suited to the team's low-block, transition-heavy style.
Comerciantes Unidos
- Comerciantes Unidos on the other hand have been slow out of the starting blocks in Liga 1 - Clausura 2026, sitting 13th with just 1 point from 1 game, a position already puts them under pressure.
- Their latest outing was a 2-2 away draw at UCV Moquegua, following a 0-0 draw at home to Deportivo Garcilaso and a 1-0 away defeat to Sport Boys in Liga 1 - Apertura.
- Josuee Herrera has been a cutting edge for Comerciantes Unidos in Liga 1 - Clausura 2026, having contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in their 1 game, while Jose Eugenio Hernandez is the man in charge, having taken over on 21 June 2026, attempting to implement a more ordered 4-2-3-1 system with players more comfortable within the zonal structure.
Head-to-Head
Los Chankas are undefeated in the last 3 head-to-head encounters with Comerciantes Unidos (W1, D2).
Los Chankas
Jarlin Quintero has been a focal point for Los Chankas of late, having scored 2 goals in 2 games in Liga 1 - Clausura 2026, 4 of his team's last 5 goals in total.
Comerciantes Unidos
Josuee Herrera has been a cutting edge for Comerciantes Unidos in Liga 1 - Clausura 2026, having contributed 1 goal and 1 assist in their 1 game.
Betting Insights
Los Chankas are a 1.75 favorite to win this game, with the draw coming in at 3.5 and Comerciantes Unidos at 4.5 , yet we're expecting the hosts to squeeze out a result on Friday.
Prediction
The winless streak of 5 games for Comerciantes Unidos (D3, L2) suggests that this trip to Los Chankas will be tricky and the hosts are favored to win, however the tactical matchup between the teams' styles may keep it tight enough to hold under 3.5 goals , so we're going for a home win and under 3.5 goals .