UTC de Cajamarca
- UTC de Cajamarca have failed to win any of their last three home games against Alianza Atletico.
- UTC de Cajamarca have won two and lost one of their three home league games so far (1.00 goals per game).
- UTC de Cajamarca have made a solid start to the campaign and they currently sit 5th in the Liga 1 - Apertura with 13 points from their opening seven matches.
Alianza Atletico
- Alianza Atletico have 9 points from 7 Liga 1 - Apertura games to date.
- Federico Urciuoli’s side are a pragmatic outfit who sit deep and attempt to disrupt their opponents’ rhythm by keeping a tight shape.
- Franco Coronel is the team’s top scorer with two goals in five games, and has scored two of the team's last five goals.
- Alianza Atletico’s away record in the Liga 1 - Apertura is poor so far, with one draw and two defeats from three games, conceding five goals.
Head-to-Head
In their previous five meetings, UTC de Cajamarca have never beaten Alianza Atletico ( D3, L2 ), but this could be their time as the home field advantage and contrasting styles could play a big part.
Key Players
- UTC de Cajamarca
- Marlon De Jesus is Utc de Cajamarca’s top goal scorer in the Apertura with two in seven games.
- Alianza Atletico
- Franco Coronel is the team’s top scorer with two goals in five games, and has scored two of the team's last five goals.
Betting Insights
- The odds-on price for a UTC win at 1.8 looks a good bet.
- Alianza will sit deep and look to counter, so Both teams to Score - No is the pick in that market at 1.67.
Prediction
- UTC’s aggressive pressing game should be a good fit for a home game.
- A closely contested match is likely on Sunday, but Utc de Cajamarca’s high-tempo style, home field advantage and altitude advantage should see them prevail.
