Cienciano vs Universitario Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 26 Jul 2025

Liga 1 Betting Preview: Cienciano vs Universitario

Cienciano host Universitario in this Peruvian Liga 1 match, with kick-off set for 19:30 on Saturday 26 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Back Cienciano to Cause La U Problems

We’ll split our stake by backing Cienciano +0.25 at odds of -129 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Universitario.

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La U 3-2 Winners in Last H2H Battle

Club Cienciano suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home against ADT Tarma.

Universitario won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-1 triumph against Comerciantes Unidos.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Universitario have beaten Cienciano in their last two clashes, winning by 3-2 and 3-1 scorelines when hosting. The previous 10 H2H matches have included six wins for Universitario, one victory for Cienciano along with three draws.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Universitario	1	1	0	0	3	1	2	3:1	3
14	Cienciano	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	0:1	0

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Cienciano vs Universitario Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Cienciano vs Universitario betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, correct score selection and a bet builder tailored for the best value.

Match Prediction

We’re backing Cienciano at -129 in this Liga 1 game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest Liga 1 team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Cienciano vs Universitario league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cienciano in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cienciano in 12 of their last 17 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cienciano in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Universitario in 10 of their last 17 games on the road.

Cienciano +0.25 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 56.3% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cienciano 1 - 0 Universitario

You can secure odds of +600 that Cienciano are able to land a 1-0 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Cienciano vs Universitario Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tight Affair in the Eyes of the Betting Sites

If you’re looking to wager Cienciano to secure victory in the Liga 1, then the bookmakers have chalked them up at +220. Universitario are on offer at betting odds of +137.5 and the draw is +200.

It sometimes pays to take the Draw No Bet option meaning there’s a safety net if the game ends all square. Universitario can be backed at -163 or alternatively Cienciano are on offer at +120.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -150.

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Full-Time Result

1

+220

X

+200

2

+137.5

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

-105

2

+220

Double Chance

1X

-188

12

-275

X2

-275

Draw No Bet

1

+120

2

-163

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-125

2 Hcp -0.25

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-150

Alex Valera Heads First Goalscorer Market

Favourite Alex Valera is priced at +480 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +240.

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+240

Anytime

+480

Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario)

First

+280

Anytime

+540

Carlos Garcés (Cienciano)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Diego Churín (Universitario)

First

+290

Anytime

+575

Luis Benites (Cienciano)

First

+335

Anytime

+650

Osnar Noronha (Cienciano)

First

+335

Anytime

+650

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Juan Romagnoli (Cienciano)

First

+360

Anytime

+650

Gabriel Costa (Universitario)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Didier La Torre (Cienciano)

First

+380

Anytime

+700

Beto Da Silva (Cienciano)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Adrián Ascues (Cienciano)

First

+410

Anytime

+800

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+430

Anytime

+800

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+460

Anytime

+850

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Alfredo Ramúa (Cienciano)

First

+480

Anytime

+900

Christian Neira (Cienciano)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

César Inga (Universitario)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Sebastian Flores (Universitario)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Agustin Gonzalez (Cienciano)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Harol Rodriguez (Cienciano)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Rudy Palomino (Cienciano)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Rodrigo Ureña (Universitario)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Aldo Corzo (Universitario)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

Cienciano vs Universitario Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Cienciano vs La U team news before placing your bets. We’ll deliver the confirmed Liga 1 lineups and the latest injury reports.

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