UTC (home)
- UTC have been far less impressive, picking up just 2 points from their first 6 games to sit 18th in the Clausura, against Universitario's 2nd place on 13 points.
- They have failed to win any of their last 5 and lost their most recent two matches against both Alianza Lima and Comerciantes Unidos.
- UTC have failed to win either of their two home games against Universitario so the visitors travel to Cajamarca with the psychological edge on Saturday.
- Cristian Paulucci has set UTC up to sit deep and strike on the counter attack, employing a low-to-mid block, and with Marcos Lliuya in vertical play.
Universitario (away)
- Universitario de Deportes have been in good form in recent weeks with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5 games.
- Those results include back-to-back wins against FC Cajamarca and Los Chankas.
- Universitario have also been lively on the road in the Liga 1 - Clausura 2026 so far, picking up 2 wins and 1 defeat from 3 games and conceding 5 goals.
- Héctor Cúper has changed their system to a more 4-4-2 structure with higher pressing lines, and it seems to be working as they are controlling games much better in the transition phase.
Head-to-Head
- Universitario have won the last 3 games between the clubs and beat UTC 2-0 in Liga 1 - Apertura five months ago.
- UTC have failed to win either of their two home games against Universitario.
Key Players
- Marcos Lliuya - Lliuya is UTC's top scorer in the Clausura, netting twice in 6 games, and their most dangerous attacking player.
- Gianluca Lapadula - has bagged 5 goals in 5 games for the club and 5 of their last 9.
Betting Insights
The 1.87 price on BTTS-No appeals more than the head-to-head match result as a result, as UTC have the defensive structure to keep the score down in what should be a close and cagey affair.
Prediction
It's close and the difference between the teams won't be reflected in the scoreline, but we are supporting Universitario , as long as they keep UTC quiet in the game for periods, which they should.
