- Asociacion Deportiva Tarma have won one, drawn one and lost three of their last five games in all competitions.
- Sport Boys have won two of the last five meetings between the two sides, with Tarma winning one and two draws.
- Sport Boys have lost their only away match this season.
An early season encounter
The Asociacion Deportiva Tarma vs Sport Boys preview focuses on two teams looking to find their rhythm as the new season begins. Tarma have not had the best start to their season in Liga 1 - Apertura, falling to a 2-0 loss away to Universitario de Deportes. It followed a win at home and a draw away in their previous two matches. It’s been a tough period for the club, winning one, drawing one and losing three of their previous five matches. Pablo Trobbiani’s side are likely to take a high-tempo style to the field, pressing high and looking to attack the ball through the wide areas, as he attempts to leave his mark since taking the reins.
Turning to the Asociacion Deportiva Tarma vs Sport Boys prediction, Sport Boys have had mixed results to start their season, claiming one win, two draws and two defeats from their last five outings in all competitions. Jaime de la Pava has been in charge for most of this period and has tried to implement a more pragmatic structure, which has seen his side try and maintain a solid base and catch opponents on the counter with a compact shape. Jostin Alarcon has been in good scoring form for Sport Boys, scoring one goal in their opening match of Liga 1 - Apertura.
Tarma to edge an even matchup
Tarma are the clear favorites with the bookies for this game, with Sport Boys being priced at a distant 5.57. The Asociacion Deportiva Tarma vs Sport Boys prediction suggests a close game here, with the odds on the under 2.5 goals at 1.75 looking like the safe play. Tarma will be keen to press forward at home and Sport Boys will attempt to keep a compact unit and stay in the game.
Our Asociacion Deportiva Tarma vs Sport Boys betting tips indicate that Sport Boys will be looking to get their first away points of the season, while Tarma will attempt to build momentum after their defeat in their most recent game. Sport Boys edged out Tarma 1-0 in their most recent head-to-head in Liga 1 2025, but have failed to win in their two previous away games against Tarma. With home advantage and the psychological edge in the last two games at this venue, Tarma should be able to edge this close encounter.