- Universitario de Deportes have won two of their last three away games.
- Universitario de Deportes have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five games.
Universitario de Deportes have a knack for taking home the win
This Cusco FC vs Universitario de Deportes prediction suggests that Universitario de Deportes edged Cusco FC 3-2 when they last met, but they have failed to win on any of their previous 3 trips to Cusco to face the Cusco-based outfit. Universitario are currently 3rd in the Liga 1 - Apertura, having accrued 3 points from 1 match so far, while Cusco are 15th with 0 points after 1 match.
Universitario de Deportes are the slight favourites for this clash at 2.55, with Cusco priced at 2.76 and the draw at 3.08. The odds on the away side look favourable, although Cusco have a strong home record and the home-field advantage of the Inca Garcilaso Stadium’s altitude will no doubt play its part. This Cusco FC vs Universitario de Deportes preview highlights the importance of home advantage for Cusco FC.
Altitude will play its part
Javier Rabanal, recently at the helm of Universitario de Deportes, has maintained the club’s disciplined 3-5-2 system, which is based around the wingbacks pinning opponents’ full backs inside and attacking, and a solid three-line defence to absorb pressure and dictate tempo. Universitario will look to control the pace of this Cusco FC vs Universitario de Deportes prediction, and exploit Cusco on the flanks.
Cusco FC head coach Miguel Rondelli, who took over in November 2023, favours a possession-based style of play, but his side are much more about a slow build-up of patient probing, with situational pressing and overloads in midfield, which often culminate in vertical attacks, when space is created. Jairo Concha stands out as Universitario's creative force and, with two assists from just one Liga 1 - Apertura appearance, he looks a great price to provide a goal anytime, while Universitario’s main attacking weapon, Alex Valera, has scored one goal in one Liga 1 - Apertura match and three goals in his last five outings.
Close game, but Universidad have the edge
With two wins, one defeat and two draws from their last 5 head-to-head meetings in all competitions, Universitario have the advantage, but the home side have won both of their recent home games, so a draw seems like the most likely outcome. The disciplined and organised style of both teams also means the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.67 is another good option, according to our Cusco FC vs Universitario de Deportes betting tips.
