UTC vs Universitario Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 20 Sep 2025

Liga 1 Betting Preview: UTC vs Universitario

UTC host Universitario in this Peruvian Liga 1 fixture, with kick-off set for 20:00 on Saturday 20 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Don’t Expect a Goalfest

UTC and Universitario might play out a low-scoring contest, with Under 2.5 looking like the best pick. We can head to the Total Goals market and secure odds of -127 for this selection.

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La U Won Previous H2H Clash

UTC Cajamarca lost on the road in their last game. ADT Tarma won 3-1.

Universitario triumphed in their previous game. This was a 2-1 road win against Melgar.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Universitario have claimed back-to-back victories over UTC and both were home wins, featuring 6-0 and 1-0 scorelines. Universitario have landed victory in six of the past 10 H2H games, with UTC securing two wins along with two draws.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Universitario	15	12	3	0	28	10	18	28:10	39
17	UTC	15	3	4	8	16	22	-6	16:22	13

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UTC vs Universitario Prediction & Betting Tips

Our UTC vs Universitario betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

Our plan of action involves backing Under 2.5 Goals for this Liga 1 showdown. We are able to get a price of -127 when it comes to this selection and that looks to be a solid proposition.

Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent Liga 1 stats before coming up with a verdict.

Key UTC vs Universitario league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 UTC games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 17 UTC games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 UTC games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Universitario games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Universitario games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 55.9% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

For those searching for a larger price, a possible option could be backing Under 1.5 Goals. This is a wager that will land a return for a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 victory to either side.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UTC 0 - 1 Universitario

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Universitario to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of +410, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rodrigo Dioses To Score +205

Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario) is available at +205 to score. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Rodrigo Dioses Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+410

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UTC 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.

La U Win on the Cards According to the Bookies

Universitario are strong -294 favourites to win this Liga 1 encounter according to the Full-Time Result betting odds. The bookies give them a 75% chance of claiming victory. UTC are the outsiders at +750 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

Some insurance is provided if you back Universitario Asian Handicap -1.25 at -128. If they only beat UTC by a goal, you get half your stake back. A bigger margin of victory and it’s a full payout.

If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the -172 about Both Teams to Score No.

The top football betting sites cover Liga 1 matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+750

X

+375

2

-294

Half-Time Result

1

+650

X

+143

2

-116

Double Chance

1X

+185

12

-667

X2

-1667

Draw No Bet

1

+475

2

-1111

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-108

2 Hcp -1.25

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-112

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+120

No

-172

Alex Valera Top of First Goalscorer List

There’s the chance to back Alex Valera at +300 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+128

Anytime

+300

Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario)

First

+180

Anytime

+410

Diego Churín (Universitario)

First

+185

Anytime

+450

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+225

Anytime

+500

Gabriel Costa (Universitario)

First

+245

Anytime

+550

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Jarlín Quintero (UTC)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Sebastian Flores (Universitario)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

César Inga (Universitario)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Rodrigo Ureña (Universitario)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Leonardo de la Cruz (UTC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Geimer Balanta (UTC)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Julinho Astudillo (Universitario)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Anderson Santamaría (Universitario)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Brandon Palacios (UTC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Hugo Ancajima (Universitario)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Aldo Corzo (Universitario)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Williams Riveros (Universitario)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Maycol Infante (UTC)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Andre Vasquez (UTC)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Luis Álvarez (UTC)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Rafael Alonso Guzmán Lecaros (Universitario)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Joshua Cantt (UTC)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Matias Di Benedetto (Universitario)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Freddy Oncoy (UTC)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Jorge Murrugarra (Universitario)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Cristian Mejía (UTC)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

UTC vs Universitario Lineups & Team News

Get the latest team news for UTC vs La U before you bet. We’ll update you with the confirmed Liga 1 lineups and the latest injury reports.

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