Universidad Técnica Cajamarca
Football Peru - Liga 1 Sun 21 Sep 08:00
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Liga 1 Betting Preview: UTC vs Universitario

UTC host Universitario in this Peruvian Liga 1 fixture, with kick-off set for 08:00 on Sunday 21 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 1.79 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
2 Universitario logo Universitario 8 5 3 0 13 5 8 13:5 18
18 UTC logo UTC 7 0 2 5 5 12 -7 5:12 2
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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 1.79 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.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

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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Correct Score Prediction

UTC UTC logo 0 - 1 Universitario logo Universitario

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Universitario to win by a 1-0 scoreline. At odds of 5.30, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rodrigo Dioses To Score

Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario) is available at 3.05 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.

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5
Full-Time Result Universitario
Anytime Goalscorer Rodrigo Dioses

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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

With a roughly 67% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their 1.50 betting odds for Universitario winning this Liga 1 clash. UTC are trading at a bigger price than their opponents and the outsiders can be backed at 6.25.

Universitario are available at 1.86 on the Asian Handicap -1. That means a victory by two or more goals against UTC triggers a payout and a one-goal triumph sees you get money back.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the 1.68 about Both Teams to Score No.

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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 Top of First Goalscorer List

There’s the chance to back Alex Valera at 4.30 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Player Goals
Alex Valera (Universitario)
Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario)
Diego Churín (Universitario)
Edison Flores (Universitario)
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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
  • 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

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.

Previous UTC Lineups

17 Sep Liga 1
ADT 3-1 UTC
13 Sep Liga 1
UTC 0-1 Ayacucho
24 Aug Liga 1
Sporting Cristal 2-2 UTC
17 Aug Liga 1
UTC 0-0 Juan Pablo II
12 Aug Liga 1
Alianza Atlético 2-0 UTC
05 Aug Liga 1
UTC 1-2 Cusco

Previous Universitario Lineups

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