- FC Cajamarca have lost 6 of their 7 away games in the Liga 1 - Apertura, scoring just 0.57 goals per match.
- Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca are unbeaten in their last 2 home games, drawing both matches.
- Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca are mid-table in the Liga 1 - Apertura, sitting 10th with 16 points after 13 games, while FC Cajamarca are 18th with just 9 points from 13 matches.
Tough to get on the scoresheet in Cajamarca derby
Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca are without a win in their last 5 games, a run of 2 draws and 3 losses, but they have been solid enough to hold onto a mid-table position in the Liga 1 - Apertura.
Carlos Bustos’ men have drawn their last 2 at home, including a 2-2 draw at home against Cienciano, so they have been scoring goals, but they have been unable to pick up a win, which is why they are positioned 10th in the table after 13 matches. This Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca vs FC Cajamarca preview suggests a fiercely contested game given both teams’ recent forms.
Bustos’ 4-3-3 system is a compact one, with a disciplined midfield block and lots of players in position, which makes them tough to break down. They are a decent counter-attacking unit, with wide runners and a good tempo to their game.
FC Cajamarca are struggling in the standings, way down in 18th after taking just 9 points from 13 games. However, they have looked better in their past 5 matches, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses.
They have lost their last 2 away games but picked up a 3-2 victory at home to Sport Boys, having lost 2-1 away to Club Deportivo Moquegua just before that.
Celso Ayala took charge of the club and has started to impart a more defensive approach, with more discipline on set pieces, and a more pragmatic style of play.
Hernan Barcos is still the focal point of their offense, with 7 goals in 13 Liga 1 - Apertura games, and Brandon Palacios has been providing good support with 2 in the last 5 games.
This Cajamarca derby should be an interesting one between Bustos’ controlled structure and Ayala’s direct style, with Barcos the main target for Cajamarca’s vertical approach. The Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca vs FC Cajamarca prediction will therefore hinge on which side can better impose their tactics over ninety minutes.
With home advantage, our Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca vs FC Cajamarca prediction is for Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca to just edge it, and the 1.79 for them to win looks a good value pick, with Over 2.5 goals at 1.8 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.74 our Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca vs FC Cajamarca betting tips for Friday’s game.
