On 02.08.2026, the Peru Primera División features an exciting matchup between Cusco and UTC. With Cusco’s solid performance this season and their advantage in head-to-head encounters, they are expected to dominate the game. Check out our comprehensive analysis for insights into team tactics, player form, and betting strategies that highlight Cusco as the clear favorite.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apertura | |||||||
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 30/8 | 40 |
| 2 | Club Deportivo 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 | FBC 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 Atletico | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20/18 | 21 |
| 9 | Comerciantes Unidos | 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 | UTC Cajamarca | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21/26 | 18 |
| 14 | UCV Moquegua | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17/24 | 18 |
| 15 | FC Cajamarca | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23/28 | 17 |
| 16 | Atletico Grau | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12/18 | 16 |
| 17 | Sport Huancayo | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 21/31 | 16 |
| 18 | Juan Pablo II College | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 22/40 | 16 |
| Clausura | |||||||
| 1 | FBC Melgar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/2 | 6 |
| 2 | Universitario | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/2 | 6 |
| 3 | Juan Pablo II College | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/2 | 4 |
| 4 | Alianza Lima | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/3 | 4 |
| 5 | Cusco | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/3 | 3 |
| 6 | Sport Huancayo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 7 | Sport Boys | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 8 | Atletico Grau | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/3 | 3 |
| 9 | Sporting Cristal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 |
| 10 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 |
| 11 | Alianza Atletico | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4/5 | 3 |
| 12 | Club Deportivo Los Chankas | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 3 |
| 13 | Comerciantes Unidos | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4/4 | 2 |
| 14 | UCV Moquegua | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2/2 | 2 |
| 15 | FC Cajamarca | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/4 | 1 |
| 16 | UTC Cajamarca | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 | 1 |
| 17 | ADT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/4 | 0 |
| 18 | Cienciano | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/5 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Cusco vs UTC
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | Cusco | 13.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | Cusco | 04.08.2025 | 1-2 |
| Primera División | Cusco | UTC Cajamarca | 01.03.2025 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | Cusco | 19.07.2024 | 2-1 |
| Primera División | Cusco | UTC Cajamarca | 02.02.2024 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | Cusco | UTC Cajamarca | 26.06.2023 | 2-1 |
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | Cusco | 27.03.2023 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | Cusco | 13.08.2021 | 2-1 |
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | Cusco | 17.02.2020 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | Universitario | Cusco | 25.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primera División | Cusco | Alianza Atletico | 19.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Copa De La Liga | Cusco | Cienciano | 29.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Copa De La Liga | Deportivo Binacional | Cusco | 22.06.2026 | 4-3 |
| Copa De La Liga | Deportivo Garcilaso | Cusco | 15.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | ADT | Cusco | 30.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Flamengo | Cusco | 27.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Primera División | Cusco | Atletico Grau | 24.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Cusco | Independiente Medellin | 21.05.2026 | 2-3 |
| Primera División | Sport Boys | Cusco | 17.05.2026 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | UCV Moquegua | 26.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | Atletico Grau | UTC Cajamarca | 18.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Copa De La Liga | UTC Cajamarca | Deportiva Agropecuaria | 12.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Copa De La Liga | UTC Cajamarca | FC Cajamarca | 26.06.2026 | 3-1 |
| Copa De La Liga | Deportivo Llacuabamba | UTC Cajamarca | 15.06.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primera División | Club Deportivo Los Chankas | UTC Cajamarca | 31.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | Sport Boys | 23.05.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | Deportivo Garcilaso | UTC Cajamarca | 17.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | FC Cajamarca | 08.05.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | UTC Cajamarca | 04.05.2026 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Cusco VS UTC
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Cusco vs UTC
Bookies' predictions
Cusco
Betting Intelligence: Cusco vs UTC
There's a real edge to this one. Cusco host UTC Cajamarca in what looks like a straightforward fixture on paper — but football has a funny way of surprising you when you least expect it.
Cusco sit sixth in the Peru Primera División with 30 points from 19 games. UTC are rooted in 18th place with just 13 points from 18 outings. The gap in quality is obvious. But here's what you need to watch for — don't let the league table fool you into sleeping on this one entirely.
The head-to-head record is genuinely fascinating. UTC have won four of the last nine meetings between these sides. And crucially, the most recent clash — played back in February — ended 1-0 to UTC. That result happened at UTC's ground, yes, but it proves this is no pushover. Cusco's home form is the key variable here.
Cusco's recent form has been a mixed bag. They hammered Alianza Atletico 4-1 and beat ADT away from home. But they also suffered a stunning 8-0 thrashing at the hands of Alianza Lima not long ago. That kind of inconsistency should give you pause before throwing everything on the home win.
F. Callejo is the man to watch for Cusco. Ten goals in 16 league appearances — that's a sharp return. He's the focal point of everything they do going forward, and with UTC leaking 29 goals in 18 games, I fancy him to cause serious problems here.
Here's an interesting insight that most casual fans will miss completely. UTC have multiple players walking disciplinary tightropes. B. Duarte and A. Figuera are both yellow card magnets, while D. Caro and P. Serra have each picked up red cards this season. Against a lively Cusco attack, the pressure could boil over. A card in this game feels like a genuine banker bet.
The odds tell their own story. Cusco at 1.43 is short, but I understand why. UTC at 6.75 reflects their struggles. The draw at 4.60 is where I see some quiet value lurking — these two have drawn twice in their last five head-to-heads.
My prediction? Cusco win 2-1, with Callejo on the scoresheet and at least one booking for a UTC defender under pressure. This game has goals and drama written all over it. Saturday night football in Cusco — I genuinely cannot wait.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Díaz | Peru | 28 | Goalkeeper | 181 cm | 78 kg |
| M. Ruidías | Peru | 27 | Defender | 175 cm | 70 kg |
| A. Fuentes | Peru | 28 | Defender | 192 cm | 85 kg |
| Á. Ampuero | Peru | 33 | Defender | 183 cm | 77 kg |
| J. Bolívar | Peru | 26 | Defender | 175 cm | 82 kg |
| L. Colitto | Argentina | 32 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 67 kg |
| D. Soto | Peru | 24 | Midfielder | 171 cm | 69 kg |
| O. Valenzuela | Peru | 25 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 73 kg |
| G. Carabajal | Argentina | 35 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| N. Silva | Argentina | 36 | Midfielder | 163 cm | 58 kg |
| F. Callejo | Argentina | 34 | Attacker | 170 cm | 67 kg |
| J. Tévez | Argentina | 38 | Attacker | 186 cm | 80 kg |
| J. Herrera | Peru | 22 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 65 kg |
| J. Manzaneda | Peru | 31 | Attacker | 181 cm | 72 kg |
| J. Zevallos | Peru | 27 | Defender | 175 cm | 67 kg |
| I. Colman | Argentina | 31 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 68 kg |
| C. Diez | Peru | 30 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 71 kg |
| A. Vidal | Peru | 31 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 88 kg |
| R. Anderson | Peru | 30 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 83 kg |
| C. Gamarra | Peru | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Figuera | Venezuela | 36 | Midfielder | 172 | 71 |
| B. Duarte | Argentina | 31 | Defender | 190 | n/a |
| D. Camacho | Colombia | 29 | Midfielder | 188 | 72 |
| A. Muñoz | Ecuador | 28 | Midfielder | 167 | 57 |
| L. Arce | Ecuador | 32 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. de Jesús | Ecuador | 34 | Attacker | 187 cm | 81 kg |
| D. Caro | Peru | 27 | Defender | 167 cm | 68 kg |
| Á. Campos | Peru | 33 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 82 |
| M. Ganoza | Peru | 27 | Defender | 183 cm | 72 kg |
| M. Rasmussen | Peru | 26 | Attacker | 171 cm | 66 kg |
| M. Lliuya | Peru | 34 | Midfielder | 168 cm | 71 kg |
| J. Huerto | Peru | 27 | Defender | 184 cm | 79 kg |
| L. Garro | Peru | 30 | Defender | 175 cm | 73 kg |
| D. Dioses | Peru | 30 | Midfielder | 174 cm | 70 kg |
| I. Barrios | Uruguay | 33 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | 88 kg |
| P. Serra | Peru | 29 | Defender | 180 cm | n/a |
| G. Paredes | Peru | 23 | Defender | 164 cm | 68 kg |
| J. Cerro | Peru | 23 | Midfielder | 169 cm | 77 kg |
| S. Gálvez | Peru | 22 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Atencia | Peru | 41 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
Cusco vs UTC match odds
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