Universidad Técnica Cajamarca
Football Peru - Liga 1 Sat 29 Aug 16:30
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UTC vs Universitario Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ -149

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A Low-Scoring Game Set to Happen?

We think UTC and Universitario are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -149.

Continue reading for our full UTC vs Universitario betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

UTC vs Universitario Preview

UTC take on Universitario, with kick-off set for 16:30 on Saturday 29 August.

UTC Cajamarca have been defeated in back-to-back Liga 1 games. They were recently beaten at home to Comerciantes Unidos by a 3-1 scoreline.

Universitario claimed a home win in their previous Liga 1 game. A 3-0 victory against Los Chankas made it two league triumphs on the spin.

7 Wins for La U in Last 10 H2H Matches

Universitario have four consecutive wins against UTC. In the last clash, Universitario bagged a 2-0 victory as the home side. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in seven Universitario victories, two draws and one UTC win.

Liga 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Universitario logo Universitario 6 4 1 1 11 7 4 11:7 13
18 UTC logo UTC 6 0 2 4 4 12 -8 4:12 2
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Main Match Prediction

The stats suggest that we’ll see a low-scoring Liga 1 encounter, with a combined goal count of two or less looking the way forward. Land odds of -149 for Under 2.5 Goals.

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

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 UTC games at home.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 UTC games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Universitario games on the road.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Liga 1 data.

Under 2.5 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 59.9% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

UTC UTC logo 0 - 1 Universitario logo Universitario

A 1-0 win in favor of Universitario is available at odds of +460. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Valera To Score +163 BetMGM logo

Alex Valera (Universitario) can be wagered at +163 to be on the scoresheet. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 -149
Full-Time Result Universitario +107
Anytime Goalscorer Alex Valera +163

Our same-game multi is compiled of the following: Under 2.5 goals, Universitario to claim a victory and also Alex Valera (Universitario) to score at any time.

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UTC vs Universitario 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 Have the Shortest Odds to Win

The bookies have Universitario as +107 favourites for this Liga 1 clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 48% likely to win. UTC are seen as the most unlikely winner at +260.

Universitario can be backed at -104 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 if you think they’ll win. Alternatively, opponents UTC +0.5 are -139 and that means you get a return if they triumph or the draw happens.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.

There are hundreds of markets which means lots of options to find a football wager for the latest Liga 1 game. The leading betting apps leave no stone unturned to provide a first-class service.

Gianluca Lapadula Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Those interested in Gianluca Lapadula to find the net anytime are able to get +160. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +350.

Player Goals
Gianluca Lapadula (Universitario)
First
+350
Anytime
+160
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Alex Valera (Universitario)
First
+370
Anytime
+163
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Lisandro Alzugaray (Universitario)
First
+550
Anytime
+265
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José Rivera (Universitario)
First
+550
Anytime
+270
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Team Stats
UTC logo UTC League Stats
Universitario logo Universitario League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 3 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
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UTC vs Universitario Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the UTC vs La U team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for Liga 1 plus the newest injury information.

Previous UTC Lineups

22 Aug Liga 1
UTC 1-3 Comerciantes
15 Aug Liga 1
Alianza Lima 1-0 UTC
08 Aug Liga 1
UTC 1-1 ADT
01 Aug Liga 1
Cusco 4-1 UTC
26 Jul Liga 1
UTC 0-0 CD Moquegua
18 Jul Liga 1
Atlético Grau 3-1 UTC

Previous Universitario Lineups

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
18 Jul Liga 1
ADT 1-2 Universitario
Team Squads

UTC Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Cristian Paulucci

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Arquimedes Figuera 16 M 6 540 6 0 0 0 3 0
David Camacho 22 M 6 510 6 0 1 1 0 0
Marcos Lliuya 10 M 6 483 6 0 2 0 0 0
Gilmar Paredes 35 M 6 475 6 0 0 0 1 0
Manuel Ganoza 3 D 6 473 6 0 0 0 1 1

Universitario Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Hector Cuper

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Andy Polo 24 F 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Cain Jair Fara 2 D 6 540 6 0 0 1 2 0
Cesar Inga 33 F 6 540 6 0 1 1 0 0
Diego Romero 1 G 6 540 6 0 0 0 0 0
Matias Di Benedetto 5 D 6 540 6 0 0 0 1 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 6 4 1 1 9:3 13
2 Universitario 6 4 1 1 11:7 13
3 Alianza Lima 6 3 3 0 10:6 12
4 Sport Boys 6 3 2 1 10:4 11
5 Melgar 6 3 2 1 11:7 11
6 Sporting Cristal 6 3 1 2 10:7 10
7 Atlético Grau 6 3 1 2 7:5 10
8 Alianza Atlético 6 3 1 2 10:10 10
9 Cusco 6 3 0 3 13:11 9
10 Comerciantes 6 2 2 2 12:10 8
11 Juan Pablo II 6 2 2 2 9:7 8
12 CD Moquegua 6 1 4 1 5:5 7
13 Sport Huancayo 6 2 1 3 7:9 7
14 Los Chankas 6 2 1 3 6:12 7
15 FC Cajamarca 6 1 1 4 10:14 4
16 Cienciano 6 1 1 4 4:11 4
17 ADT 6 0 2 4 4:12 2
18 UTC 6 0 2 4 4:12 2

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