Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca
- Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca drew their last home game (2-2 vs. Cienciano) and then lost 2-0 away to FBC Melgar, both of which they could have won.
- Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca are on a five-game winless streak (D2, L3) heading into this Friday’s Cajamarca derby against FC Cajamarca, who have also struggled for consistency in recent weeks (W1, D1, L3).
- Although Universidad sit in mid-table (10th) with 16 points from 13 games, while FC Cajamarca are in the bottom three on nine points, both teams have had their problems.
FC Cajamarca
- FC Cajamarca have lost their last two on the road, although they did get a home win with a 3-2 victory over Sport Boys.
- With a more solid defensive set-up, Celso Ayala’s side have been more pragmatic, with a touch more discipline at set-play, over the last five games.
Key Players
Marlon De Jesus has been Universidad’s main outlet, with four goals in 11 Liga 1 - Apertura appearances, while Hernan Barcos is still the focal point for FC Cajamarca with seven goals in 13 Liga 1 - Apertura games.
Betting Insights
- Universidad’s average of 1.00 goals conceded per home game indicates they have enough of a goal threat to take all three points.
- FC Cajamarca have struggled on the road, with 6 losses and 1 draw from 7 matches and averaging just 0.57 on their travels, which makes the Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes bets appeal at 1.8 and 1.74 respectively.
Prediction
- Bustos’ team have been very difficult to break down, which makes them our pick to win at 1.79.
- With bragging rights for the city of Cajamarca at stake, we’re expecting a hard-fought, exciting affair between two sides that can score and concede.
