Universitario vs Cusco FC: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 27 Sep '25)

The upcoming Liga 1 match will take place at the Estadio Monumental Peru on Saturday, 27 September 2025. This encounter brings together Universitario and Cusco FC, two competitive teams with a closely matched head-to-head record. In the last three matches between them, Universitario has secured one victory, Cusco FC has won once, and there has been one draw.

In their most recent meeting on Saturday, 3 May 2025, Cusco FC emerged victorious, winning 2-0 as the home team. In terms of recent form, Universitario approaches this match following a 2-1 win against Melgar, while Cusco FC comes on the back of a 1-0 victory over Ayacucho. In the current league standings, Universitario holds the second position, with Cusco FC leading in the first position.

Examining player performance, Cusco FC must maintain close attention on A. Valera, Universitario's top scorer this season with 10 goals. Conversely, Universitario will need to keep a close eye on I. Colman, who leads in assists for Cusco FC with 11. The top player ratings for Universitario feature Jairo Concha with a rating of 7.62, Alex Valera at 7.4, and Williams Riveros at 7.35. For Cusco FC, Iván Colman boasts a rating of 7.56, with Facundo Callejo at 7.36, and Pedro Diaz at 7.29.

Statistical data reveals that Universitario has an average possession percentage of 50.88% this season, while Cusco FC averages higher at 57.58%. When examining corner statistics, Universitario averages 4.96 corners per match, whereas Cusco FC averages 3.96. Discipline records show Universitario with 53 yellow cards, 5 red cards, and 5 penalty goals conceded. Cusco FC matches this record with 58 yellow cards, 5 red cards, and 5 penalty goals conceded.

Assessing these statistics and current form, it seems anticipated that Cusco FC has a slight edge over Universitario going into this match. The consistent performance and current league standing suggest Cusco FC is likely to prevail in this matchup.