- Sport Boys have failed to win in their last two home games (D1, L1).
- Sport Boys are winless in their last three games against Universitario de Deportes.
- Universitario de Deportes have won three of their last five matches with no draws.
Sport Boys need to find some form
Sport Boys have had a disappointing start to the Liga 1 - Apertura, currently sitting 15th in the table with just 12 points from 13 games and no real sign of form. Our Sport Boys vs Universitario de Deportes prediction highlights how much work still needs to be done by the home side to turn their campaign around.
Carlos Desio took the reins in March 2026 and has made this side a high-intensity, high-tempo, high-pressing side in the Bielsa/Sampaoli mold. They’ve won just one of their last five games (W1, D1, L3) but have had a good home record in the league so far this season (W2, D3, L1) with just 5 goals conceded (0.83 per match on average).
Luciano Nequecaur is their top scorer in the Liga 1 - Apertura with 4 goals from 13 appearances and provides a physical threat in the final third, but Jostin Alarcon is the creative engine of the team with 4 assists from 13 league games.
Universitario de Deportes are a strong, well-organised team
Universitario de Deportes are enjoying a much better season in contrast to their opponents, currently 4th in the Liga 1 - Apertura table with 24 points from 13 matches. This Sport Boys vs Universitario de Deportes preview sheds light on how Universitario have established themselves among the league's best so far.
Jorge Araujo has done a wonderful job since taking charge as head coach earlier in the year, quickly transforming the team into a disciplined and structured unit, that can be relentless in their defensive efforts.
They’ve scored 9 goals in 6 away matches but have only won once (W1, D3, L2) and lost their most recent game 2-1 to Coquimbo Unido away from home in the Copa Libertadores Group B 2026 after comfortably winning 4-1 at Juan Pablo II College in the previous away fixture in the Liga 1 - Apertura.
Universitario’s top scorer is Alex Valera with 7 goals from 13 matches in the Liga 1 - Apertura. He’s an immediate threat in the attacking third, which is something the rest of the side is not, so they’ll need to work hard for every opening on Tuesday.
A tactical clash in Callao
The contrasting styles of these two sides, and the way the head-to-head record is skewed in the favour of Universitario, should make this matchup interesting in Callao on Tuesday. The Sport Boys vs Universitario de Deportes prediction will hinge on whether the home side's high-pressing can outmaneuver Universitario’s defensive solidity.
Universitario have won the last three head-to-head meetings between the two sides, including a 1-0 win in Lima against Sport Boys just 9 months ago in the 2025 edition of Liga 1. When making Sport Boys vs Universitario de Deportes betting tips, it's worth considering Universitario's recent record and efficient counterattacking ability.
Both teams to score - Yes at 1.85 looks a good option in this game, given the contrasting approaches and the fact that Universitario will come on strong in the 2nd half and try to force the game.
I’m expecting the visitors to pull off another victory in this one, but I’m going for a higher scoring game, Over 2.5 goals at 2.08 looks a decent option, and the final Sport Boys vs Universitario de Deportes prediction is Universitario de Deportes to win at 1.99.
