- Los Chankas CYC are second on the Liga 1 - Apertura table with 30 points after 14 games.
- UCV Moquegua are 11th with 17 points, a mid-table position for the visitors.
- Los Chankas are 2nd but have been inconsistent recently with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last 5.
Los Chankas in the ascendancy
Los Chankas CYC are a tough team to beat at home, with a three-center-back system that includes wingbacks and allows for fluidity and rapid transitions when out of possession. In addition to being extremely organized, Walter Paolella’s men can also be a real force going forward, depending on their shape for the game, switching between 5-3-2 and 3-4-3 with ease.
Los Chankas have won 2 of their last 3 games at home, while the Los Chankas CYC vs UCV Moquegua prediction is influenced by UCV Moquegua's recent struggles, as they have lost both of their last 2 away games, suggesting the odds on the hosts here are very reasonable.
Los Chankas have been a little inconsistent in recent weeks, as they suffered a 4-0 defeat at Tarma, lost 0-1 to Garcilaso at home and drew 1-1 away at Cusco FC, but their overall consistency is impressive this season.
UCV have work to do
Edgar Lastre is UCV’s top scorer with just 5 goals in the Apertura, while Jeferson Collazos is in decent form, netting 3 goals in the last 5 games. UCV have won 2 of their last 5, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their latest 5, but they picked up a 2-1 home win over FC Cajamarca and held on for a 2-2 draw with Tarma.
Jaime Serna has done a good job at UCV since taking the role, as they have been pragmatic, well organised and very hard to break down. With 4 at the back, Serna’s men are disciplined and set up to be a stable unit with most of the creativity coming from the midfield. Moquegua are a less attacking side and will look to keep the ball out of their net. This Los Chankas CYC vs UCV Moquegua preview highlights the tactical approaches both teams bring into the game.
Los Chankas will have enough quality to win this game, while the odds on the home win look good enough to have a bet. For those considering their options, our Los Chankas CYC vs UCV Moquegua betting tips suggest looking at Over 2.5 goals at 1.67 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.79, both of which do attract.
Los Chankas have been very strong at home with 6 wins and 1 defeat in 7, while Moquegua have struggled with 1 win, 1 draw and 5 defeats in their 7 away. The Los Chankas CYC vs UCV Moquegua prediction leans toward a high-scoring game where Moquegua might find it tough to score, as Los Chankas are very organized and have enough to win the battle on the wings and in the second balls. Franco Torres, Los Chankas’ top scorer with 6 in the Apertura, will always be a threat in the box, so back the hosts to continue their ascent up the table with a strong win in front of their own fans.
