- Universitario de Deportes (U) has never won away at Juan Pablo II College (UPD)
- UPD is unbeaten in 2 matches at home (Won 1, Drawn 1).
- U is winless in 2 away matches (Drawn 1, Lost 1).
UPD and U are closely matched
Juan Pablo II College are 10th in Liga 1 - Apertura with 15 points from 12 games while their visitors on Sunday, Universitario de Deportes, are fourth with 21 from the same number of games.
UPD’s recent form has been mixed with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 matches while U are similarly inconsistent with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their previous 5.
This Juan Pablo II College vs Universitario de Deportes preview highlights how both teams play a disciplined, compact style, with numbers in midfield and players getting forward in a team effort. They are an attacking team in the right moments and have some quality and creativity to unlock a game, especially now that Christian Cueva has joined them.
Marcelo Zuleta’s tactical flexibility and emphasis on teamwork have helped them stay competitive in their first top-flight campaign.
Creative talent on both sides
Universitario’s coach Jorge Araujo has done a great job in holding things together during his interim charge. He has the players to play a 3-5-2, which is a flexible formation that is rigid at times and can be attacking or defensive when needed.
With respect to offensive transitions, our Juan Pablo II College vs Universitario de Deportes prediction is that the wing-backs will be crucial in providing width and attacking impetus, making Universitario very effective in building up their attacks and threatening on the break.
Maximiliano Juambeltz is Juan Pablo II College’s most prolific player this season with 3 goals from 12 Liga 1 - Apertura matches, but Alex Valera is Universitario’s most dangerous player with 7 from 12 appearances.
Tactical clash could go to the wire
This could be a tactical chess match with Juan Pablo II College looking to disrupt the rhythm of their visitors and take advantage of the space on the counter. The Juan Pablo II College vs Universitario de Deportes prediction is for a close game, with both sides showing inconsistent recent form and a high likelihood that both teams could score.
Looking at the odds, the Juan Pablo II College vs Universitario de Deportes betting tips would suggest that although both teams are capable of scoring, the draw looks to be a better option.
Draw, 3.44
Over 2.5 goals, 1.97
Both teams to score - Yes, 1.83
