Universitario vs Cusco Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 27 Sep 2025

Liga 1 Betting Preview: Universitario vs Cusco

Universitario host Cusco in this Peruvian Liga 1 meeting, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Saturday 27 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We’re Not Expecting the Net to Bulge Regularly

After weighing everything up, the price of +106 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the sensible wager. Neither Universitario or Cusco might be prolific and this Total Goals pick provides lots of value.

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Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 2-0 Cusco Win

Universitario have triumphed in back-to-back Liga 1 games. They recently enjoyed a 2-1 scoreline on the road to UTC Cajamarca.

Cusco were defeated in their previous game, losing 2-0 at home to ADT Tarma.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 2-0 home victory for Cusco when they last faced Universitario. The past 9 H2H matches have included five Universitario victories, three draws and one Cusco win.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Universitario	9	6	3	0	15	6	9	15:6	21
2	Cusco	8	6	1	1	11	5	6	11:5	19

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Universitario vs Cusco Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Universitario vs Cusco betting tips, including a match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We think the odds of +106 are really attractive when it comes to betting Under 2.5 for this Liga 1 game. It’s anticipated that these sides could be set to play out a low-scoring encounter.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Liga 1 team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Universitario vs Cusco league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Universitario games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Universitario games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Universitario games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Cusco games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cusco games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Cusco games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 2.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 48.5% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

There’s the chance to back Under 2.5 Goals and BTTS No if you want to get more bang for your buck, with bettors able to take this selection through the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.

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Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ +106 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Universitario 1 - 0 Cusco

Universitario are available at +500 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Valera To Score +123

Alex Valera (Universitario) can be backed to score at +123. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.

Latest Alex Valera Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+123

First

+300

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Universitario vs Cusco 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.

La U Heavy Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

According to the betting odds, Universitario are major -278 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 74% chance of winning this Liga 1 clash. If you’re interested in wagering Cusco, you can get +650 for the underdog.

Universitario -1.25 on the Asian Handicap can be wagered at -125 and it would suit anyone who thinks they beat Cusco by two or more. A one-goal margin of victory sees you get half your stake back.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

-278

X

+390

2

+650

Half-Time Result

1

-114

X

+150

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-667

X2

+175

Draw No Bet

1

-833

2

+420

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-125

2 Hcp +1.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+106

Over 2.5

-141

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-143

Alex Valera Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +123 available that Alex Valera finds the net, while he is available at +300 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+123

Anytime

+300

Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario)

First

+175

Anytime

+440

Diego Churín (Universitario)

First

+188

Anytime

+475

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+205

Anytime

+500

Gabriel Costa (Universitario)

First

+230

Anytime

+550

Facundo Callejo (Cusco)

First

+250

Anytime

+575

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

César Inga (Universitario)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Sebastian Flores (Universitario)

First

+425

Anytime

+1000

Juan Tévez (Cusco)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Pierre Da Silva (Cusco)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Santiago Gálvez (Cusco)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Rodrigo Ureña (Universitario)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Nicolás Silva (Cusco)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Julinho Astudillo (Universitario)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Anderson Santamaría (Universitario)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Hugo Ancajima (Universitario)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Lucas Colitto (Cusco)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Williams Riveros (Universitario)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Aldo Corzo (Universitario)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Iván Colman (Cusco)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Rafael Alonso Guzmán Lecaros (Universitario)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Universitario vs Cusco Lineups & Team News

The La U vs Cusco team news could change everything — review it before betting. Get the confirmed lineups for Liga 1 plus the newest injury news.

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