- Garcilaso have won 3 of their last 5 matches in all competitions.
- UTC have lost 4 of their 7 away games in Liga 1 - Apertura, averaging 2.0 goals conceded per game.
- Garcilaso have scored 11 goals in 7 home games this season.
Garcilaso are gathering momentum
Dep. Garcilaso currently sit 8th in Liga 1 - Apertura with 19 points from 14 games, 5 places and 3 points above UTC, who occupy 13th spot with 16 points from 14 games. There are a lot of provincial derbies in the Peruvian top flight, but this is one of the most intense local games, with a lot of prestige and momentum to be gained, and with UTC adjusting to a new interim coach, the Deportivo Garcilaso vs Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca prediction favors Garcilaso to potentially steal all 3 points on Sunday.
Deportivo Garcilaso have won 3 games in a row and 3 of their last 5 in all competitions, with back-to-back wins at home. Sebastián Domínguez has done a great job and his 4-3-3 system is starting to pay dividends as the players become more familiar with the manager’s dynamic, vertical and aggressive approach. Beto da Silva has 5 goals in the league this season, but Christopher Olivares is in better recent form, scoring 3 of Garcilaso’s last 6 goals.
In this Deportivo Garcilaso vs Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca preview, it's worth noting that UTC’s 4-2-3-1 formation provides a solid double pivot in front of the defense and a #10 to orchestrate attacks from deep, but they lack quality in the attack and UTC recently parted ways with Carlos Bustos. Marlon De Jesus leads the frontline with 4 goals in 11 appearances, but UTC tend to play it safe away from home, and will need to improve defensively if they want to stay in the top flight.
Garcilaso to take the spoils in a high-scoring affair
UTC haven't won in their previous two trips to Garcilaso’s home ground and the visitors have conceded 2 goals per game away from home in Liga 1 - Apertura. Regarding the Deportivo Garcilaso vs Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca prediction, UTC have struggled to adapt to life without Bustos, and Garcilaso’s aggressive pressing and quick transitions could expose their structure, especially in this home game. With 11 goals scored in 7 home matches, Garcilaso are at home in the high altitude and should find the net more than once on Sunday, making a Garcilaso win and over 2.5 total goals at 2.08 and both teams to score at 1.95 look great bets, with Garcilaso coming in at 1.82. If you are looking for further insight, our Deportivo Garcilaso vs Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca betting tips suggest backing a high-scoring encounter with Garcilaso having the upper hand.
