- UTC have lost 5 of their last 8 away Liga 1 - Apertura matches, conceding an average of 2.0 goals per game on the road.
- Los Chankas CYC have averaged 1.75 goals per home game in Liga 1 - Apertura and have conceded an average of 0.75.
- The visitors are in poor form, winless in 5 Liga 1 - Apertura, with 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5.
Los Chankas can dominate from the off
Los Chankas CYC currently sit second in the Liga 1 - Apertura standings with 33 points from 16 matches, while visitors CD UT Cajamarca are languishing 13th after picking up just 17 points from the same 16 games, so it’s safe to say that this matchup is huge for both sides. This is reflected in the Los Chankas CYC vs Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca prediction, which highlights the high stakes.
Walter Paolella took over as manager of Los Chankas CYC in June 2025 and his direct, fast-paced approach has been a breath of fresh air in Andahuaylas. The hosts press relentlessly and transition quickly from defense to attack, which suits their home environment. Los Chankas are much more at home, having won 7 of their 8 matches on their own patch, where they average 1.75 goals scored and have only conceded 0.75 goals a game on average.
UTC’s former coach Carlos Bustos liked to set up in a compact block, but with the ball, he preferred to play a slower, more methodical game of soccer. His men have to be much more disciplined in their positioning, and his midfielders must do the heavy lifting if they want to compete in this contest. The Los Chankas CYC vs Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca preview makes it clear that the visitors are currently undergoing a tactical overhaul since the departure of Carlos Bustos in May 2026, who did an excellent job of keeping the ship afloat with his compact, organized style of play.
The Los Chankas CYC vs Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca prediction shows the hosts are the hot favourites at 1.67 for this match and deservedly so, given that UTC have lost their last 2 trips in the Liga 1 - Apertura, while their hosts have won 1 and lost 1 in their last 2 at home. The last head-to-head meeting saw UTC come out on top 2-0 at home in the Liga 1 2025, but UTC have failed to win on their previous 2 visits to Los Chankas.
Los Chankas to dominate on home soil
UTC travel poorly, that’s just a fact, and this game could be a tale of two tempos - Los Chankas are a high-octane team who will try to suffocate the opposition with a relentless pressing strategy, while UTC are a much more methodical unit who like to build their attacks patiently.
This Los Chankas CYC vs Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca prediction also takes into account that Los Chankas have a dangerous goal scorer up front in Franco Torres who has netted 6 times in 16 Liga 1 - Apertura appearances, while UTC’s Marlon De Jesus is a tall and talented player who’s only managed 4 goals in 13 games this season.
Our Los Chankas CYC vs Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca betting tips focus on the Under 2.5 goals line at 1.92 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.91, and we expect Los Chankas to come out on top on Sunday. UTC will struggle against the relentless pressing of the hosts and the altitude in Andahuaylas will take its toll on the travelling side.
