- Los Chankas CYC have won 2 of their last 3 home games, including a 3-1 win against Universitario de Deportes in Liga 1 2025.
- Alianza Atletico have 3 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches and are currently on a 3-game winning streak.
- Alianza Atletico have won the last 2 head-to-heads in Liga 1 competitions and have won 2 of the last 3 away games against Los Chankas CYC.
Los Chankas CYC’s new coach Walter Paolella is a pragmatist
Los Chankas CYC are 10th in the Liga 1 - Apertura table with 1 point from 1 game, while Alianza Atletico are 5th with 3 points from 1 game.
Los Chankas CYC are the favorites at 1.68 for Sunday’s early season Liga 1 - Apertura clash against Alianza Atletico, who are set as 5.65 underdogs. Two new coaches, one new era and two new tactics meet in this fixture, which could shape the early-season narrative for both teams. The Los Chankas CYC vs Alianza Atletico prediction for this encounter is shaped by the differing styles brought in by the new managers.
Appointed on June 19th 2025, Walter Paolella has already stamped his pragmatic tactical approach on Los Chankas CYC, who favour a compact 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1 formation, prioritizing defensive discipline, good wing play and exploiting set-pieces.
With Abidel Ayarza leading the attack with 1 goal in 1 Liga 1 - Apertura game, Los Chankas CYC boast a physical and direct threat in the opposition half. Meanwhile, Janio Carlo Posito Olazabal has already made an impact, recording 1 assist in the opening game of the Liga 1 - Apertura, to create a link up between the central midfield and the front three.
Alianza Atletico’s new boss Federico Urciuoli has started strongly
Alianza Atletico’s boss Federico Urciuoli, appointed in December 2025, has instilled his attacking intent and high pressing tactical approach in his team, with a perfect start to the season.
Alianza Atletico, who typically play a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, look to dominate the ball in the offensive third by pressing high and winning the ball in the final third, transitioning quickly, combining rapidly, and pressing at high intensity to turn over the opposition and set the tempo.
At home, Los Chankas CYC can use their size and physicality to frustrate their opponents, but Alianza Atletico’s pace could trouble them. Our Los Chankas CYC vs Alianza Atletico prediction takes into account Alianza Atletico's historic strength when playing at altitude, as they have won 2 of their last 3 away matches against Los Chankas CYC, which should show they can cope with the high altitude.
Tight game expected between two teams who have started the new season well
Although Alianza Atletico have won the last two head-to-heads and are on a 3-game winning run, Los Chankas CYC have home field advantage and are the favourites for this match. This Los Chankas CYC vs Alianza Atletico betting tips section predicts a close match between the two sides and is confident that a Both Teams To Score bet, which is currently priced at 1.97, has a solid chance of landing.
Alianza Atletico have won their opening two Liga 1 - Apertura fixtures against Cusco FC (1-0, home) and Sport Boys (0-1, away) and have looked solid in both. Meanwhile, Los Chankas CYC have been in mixed form, registering 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5 games across all competitions. For a complete look at the form and tactics, this Los Chankas CYC vs Alianza Atletico preview outlines why Williams Guzman and Franchesco Flores could play key roles as Guzman has 1 goal in 1 Liga 1 - Apertura, as he has been clinical in transitioning into the opposing half, while Franchesco Flores has recorded 1 assist in the league so far, looking to get into his forward players early.
