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Universitario vs Comerciantes Unidos Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Over 2.5 Goals @ -139

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Roll the Dice on Teams Scoring Over 2.5

Universitario and Comerciantes Unidos could score a few goals between them and we’re keen to back the -139 when it comes to Over 2.5. This can be wagered with confidence on the Total Goals market and we’re expecting a payout.

Read on for our full Universitario vs Comerciantes Unidos betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

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Universitario host Comerciantes Unidos, with kick-off set for 21:30 on Saturday 5 September.

Universitario have got the win in their last three games. Most recently, a 4-2 triumph occurred on the road when meeting UTC Cajamarca.

Comerciantes Unidos lost when they last played, being beaten 3-2 at home to FC Cajamarca.

Goalless Draw in Last H2H Battle

Universitario have not lost to Comerciantes in the past five games, with their last clash ending in a 0-0 draw. The past 5 H2H meetings have featured three Universitario wins and two draws.

Liga 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Universitario logo Universitario 7 5 1 1 15 9 6 15:9 16
12 Comerciantes logo Comerciantes 7 2 2 3 14 13 1 14:13 8
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Main Match Prediction

The Liga 1 encounter provides us with a value opportunity on the basis that we can bet on Over 2.5 Goals at odds of -139. Expect the sides to grab the goals needed for a payout.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Universitario games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Universitario games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Universitario games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Comerciantes games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Comerciantes games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Comerciantes games.

Our job is to consult the latest Liga 1 team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

Universitario Universitario logo 3 - 0 Comerciantes logo Comerciantes

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Universitario to win 3-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +525 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Valera To Score +114 BetMGM logo

Alex Valera (Universitario) is available at +114 to score. There are appealing odds on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer pick and we think this is an attractive wager for him to be on the scoresheet.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -139
Asian Handicap Universitario -1.5 -111
Anytime Goalscorer Alex Valera +114

Our same-game multi picks are Over 2.5, Universitario to cover the -1.5 Asian Handicap along with Alex Valera (Universitario) to score.

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Universitario vs Comerciantes Unidos Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

La U Big Favourites on the Full-Time Result Market

Universitario have been chalked up as the convincing -303 favourites for this Liga 1 encounter. This means that the bookmakers afford them a 75% probability of winning. At +850, Comerciantes Unidos are regarded as having a far lower probability of winning.

There is -111 available if you want to back Universitario -1.5 on the Asian Handicap. This might appeal to bettors who think that they can overcome Comerciantes by a two-goal margin or bigger.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -164 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.

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Gianluca Lapadula Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

There’s the chance to back Gianluca Lapadula at +260 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Player Goals
Gianluca Lapadula (Universitario)
First
+260
Anytime
+106
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Alex Valera (Universitario)
First
+270
Anytime
+114
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Lisandro Alzugaray (Universitario)
First
+400
Anytime
+163
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José Rivera (Universitario)
First
+400
Anytime
+163
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Team Stats
Universitario logo Universitario League Stats
Comerciantes Unidos logo Comerciantes Unidos League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
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Universitario vs Comerciantes Unidos Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest La U vs Comerciantes team news before you bet. We’ll provide the latest confirmed Liga 1 lineups along with injury updates.

Previous Universitario Lineups

29 Aug Liga 1
UTC 2-4 Universitario
23 Aug Liga 1
Universitario 3-0 Los Chankas
16 Aug Liga 1
FC Cajamarca 2-3 Universitario
07 Aug Liga 1
Universitario 1-1 Sporting Cristal
02 Aug Liga 1
Cienciano 2-0 Universitario
24 Jul Liga 1
Universitario 2-1 Cusco

Previous Comerciantes Unidos Lineups

28 Aug Liga 1
Comerciantes 2-3 FC Cajamarca
22 Aug Liga 1
UTC 1-3 Comerciantes
14 Aug Liga 1
Atlético Grau 1-0 Comerciantes
07 Aug Liga 1
Comerciantes 3-1 Cusco
31 Jul Liga 1
Los Chankas 3-2 Comerciantes
26 Jul Liga 1
Comerciantes 2-2 Alianza Lima
Team Squads

Universitario Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Hector Cuper

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Matias Di Benedetto 5 D 7 630 7 0 0 0 1 0
Andy Polo 24 F 7 630 7 0 1 0 0 0
Diego Romero 1 G 7 630 7 0 0 0 0 0
Alex Valera 20 F 7 626 7 0 5 1 1 0
Cesar Inga 33 F 7 622 7 0 1 1 0 0

Comerciantes Unidos Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Jose Eugenio Hernandez

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Fabio Rojas 16 D 7 630 7 0 0 0 2 0
Alexis Cossio 15 D 7 630 7 0 1 0 1 0
Matias Cordova 17 G 7 630 7 0 0 0 0 0
Alexis Arias 4 M 7 614 7 0 0 0 0 0
Rodrigo Vilca 25 F 7 603 7 0 3 3 0 0
Peru FlagLiga 1 Table
Liga 1 Apertura
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Alianza Lima 17 12 4 1 30:8 40
2 Los Chankas 17 10 4 3 25:21 34
3 Cienciano 17 10 3 4 34:22 33
4 Universitario 17 8 5 4 24:15 29
5 Melgar 17 8 4 5 29:20 28
6 Cusco 17 8 3 6 21:24 27
7 Deportivo Garcilaso 17 7 5 5 21:18 26
8 Alianza Atlético 17 5 6 6 20:18 21
9 Comerciantes 17 5 6 6 18:20 21
10 ADT 17 5 5 7 22:21 20
11 Sport Boys 17 5 5 7 15:19 20
12 Sporting Cristal 17 5 4 8 28:30 19
13 CD Moquegua 17 5 3 9 17:24 18
14 FC Cajamarca 17 4 5 8 23:28 17
15 Atlético Grau 17 4 4 9 12:18 16
16 Sport Huancayo 17 4 4 9 21:31 16
17 Juan Pablo II 17 4 4 9 22:40 16
18 UTC 17 4 6 7 21:26 13
Liga 1 Clausura
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Deportivo Garcilaso 7 5 1 1 10:3 16
2 Universitario 7 5 1 1 15:9 16
3 Sport Boys 7 4 2 1 11:4 14
4 Alianza Atlético 7 4 1 2 14:11 13
5 Atlético Grau 7 4 1 2 8:5 13
6 Cusco 7 4 0 3 15:12 12
7 Alianza Lima 7 3 3 1 10:7 12
8 Juan Pablo II 7 3 2 2 13:10 11
9 Melgar 7 3 2 2 11:8 11
10 Sporting Cristal 7 3 1 3 10:8 10
11 Sport Huancayo 7 3 1 3 10:10 10
12 Comerciantes 7 2 2 3 14:13 8
13 FC Cajamarca 7 2 1 4 13:16 7
14 CD Moquegua 7 1 4 2 6:9 7
15 Los Chankas 7 2 1 4 9:16 7
16 Cienciano 7 1 1 5 5:13 4
17 UTC 7 0 2 5 6:16 2
18 ADT 7 0 2 5 5:15 2

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