Universitario de Deportes
Football Peru - Liga 1 Sun 28 Sep 07:00
Cusco FC
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Liga 1 Betting Preview: Universitario vs Cusco

Universitario host Cusco in this Peruvian Liga 1 meeting, with kick-off set for 07:00 on Sunday 28 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 2.06 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 logo Universitario 10 7 3 0 18 8 10 18:8 24
2 Cusco logo Cusco 9 6 1 2 13 8 5 13:8 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 2.06 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.

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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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Correct Score Prediction

Universitario Universitario logo 1 - 0 Cusco logo Cusco

Universitario are available at 5.40 to secure a 1-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Valera To Score

Alex Valera (Universitario) can be backed to score at 2.23. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5
Full-Time Result Universitario
Anytime Goalscorer Alex Valera

We’ve lined up different selections in the following bet builder: no more than two goals to be scored, Universitario on the Full-Time Result accompanied by Alex Valera (Universitario) to find the net at any time.

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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 1.38 favourites with the bookies to triumph and that means a 72% chance of winning this Liga 1 clash. If you’re interested in wagering Cusco, you can get 7.50 for the underdog.

Universitario -1.25 on the Asian Handicap can be wagered at 1.87 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.

The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at 1.63.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Alex Valera Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is 2.28 available that Alex Valera finds the net, while he is available at 4.20 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals
Alex Valera (Universitario)
Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario)
Diego Churín (Universitario)
Edison Flores (Universitario)
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Team Stats
Universitario logo Universitario League Stats
Cusco logo Cusco League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Top Scorers & Assists
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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.

Previous Universitario Lineups

21 Sep Liga 1
UTC 1-2 Universitario
15 Sep Liga 1
Melgar 1-2 Universitario
25 Aug Liga 1
Universitario 0-0 Alianza Lima
22 Aug Copa Libertadores
Palmeiras 0-0 Universitario
18 Aug Liga 1
Sport Huancayo 1-1 Universitario
15 Aug Copa Libertadores
Universitario 0-4 Palmeiras

Previous Cusco Lineups

23 Sep Liga 1
Cusco 0-2 ADT
19 Sep Liga 1
Ayacucho 0-1 Cusco
15 Sep Liga 1
Cusco 3-2 Sporting Cristal
23 Aug Liga 1
Juan Pablo II 0-0 Cusco
18 Aug Liga 1
Cusco 1-0 Alianza Atlético
05 Aug Liga 1
UTC 1-2 Cusco
Peru FlagLiga 1 Table
Liga 1 Clausura Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Universitario 10 7 3 0 18:8 24
2 Cusco 9 6 1 2 13:8 19
3 Deportivo Garcilaso 10 4 6 0 14:8 18
4 Sporting Cristal 9 4 4 1 15:5 16
5 ADT 10 5 1 4 11:12 16
6 Alianza Lima 9 4 3 2 14:9 15
7 Melgar 11 3 5 3 16:13 14
8 Atlético Grau 10 4 2 4 15:13 14
9 Cienciano 9 3 3 3 14:12 12
10 Sport Huancayo 11 3 3 5 17:19 12
11 Comerciantes 10 3 3 4 11:15 12
12 Los Chankas 8 4 0 4 12:20 12
13 Alianza Atlético 9 2 4 3 6:4 10
14 Juan Pablo II 9 2 4 3 8:10 10
15 Ayacucho 10 3 1 6 8:14 10
16 Alianza UDH 10 3 1 6 11:18 10
17 Sport Boys 11 2 3 6 8:15 9
18 UTC 9 0 3 6 6:14 3
19 Binacional 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Universitario 5 4 1 0 10:4 13
2 ADT 6 4 1 1 8:6 13
3 Sporting Cristal 5 3 2 0 11:2 11
4 Sport Huancayo 5 3 1 1 15:7 10
5 Atlético Grau 5 3 1 1 9:4 10
6 Deportivo Garcilaso 6 2 4 0 8:4 10
7 Los Chankas 3 3 0 0 8:5 9
8 Cusco 4 3 0 1 6:4 9
9 Alianza Lima 5 2 2 1 11:6 8
10 Cienciano 4 2 2 0 7:3 8
11 Alianza Atlético 5 2 2 1 5:1 8
12 Melgar 5 2 1 2 10:7 7
13 Comerciantes 5 1 3 1 5:4 6
14 Juan Pablo II 4 1 2 1 4:2 5
15 Ayacucho 5 1 1 3 3:5 4
16 Sport Boys 5 1 1 3 2:5 4
17 Alianza UDH 5 1 0 4 5:11 3
18 UTC 5 0 1 4 3:7 1
19 Binacional 0 0 0 0 0:0 0