Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca vs Universitario: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 21 Sep '25)

The upcoming fixture in the Liga 1 will be held at the Estadio Héroes de San Ramón in Peru, scheduled for Sunday, September 21, 2025, local time. This matchup promises a compelling confrontation between Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca and Universitario, two teams with contrasting trajectories as of late.

In their recent encounters, Universitario have dominated the head-to-head statistics, securing victories in 2 out of the last 3 meetings, with Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca failing to win any, and one match ending in a draw. The most recent clash took place on Sunday, April 27, 2025, where Universitario showcased a commanding performance, defeating Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca 6-0 at home.

The current standing in the domestic league further highlights the disparity between the two sides. Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca find themselves at a challenging 18th position, whereas Universitario are leading the league from the top spot. Recent form indicates Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca suffered a 1-3 defeat against Asociación Deportiva Tarma, while Universitario carries momentum from a 2-1 victory over Melgar into this game.

Key players from each side can significantly influence the outcome. Universitario need to keep a close watch on J. Quintero, Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca's leading goal scorer this season with 10 goals. Conversely, Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca must strategize to contain J. Concha, who boasts the highest number of assists for Universitario, amounting to seven this season.

Analyzing player ratings provides further insights, with Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca's key performers being Jarlin Quintero and Erinson Ramirez, both rated at 7.04, and André Vasquez at 7.02. For Universitario, Jairo Concha leads with a rating of 7.62, followed by Alex Valera at 7.4, and Williams Riveros at 7.35.

In terms of team performance metrics, Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca holds an average possession of 48.73%, whereas Universitario maintains slightly higher possession at 50.88%. The corner statistics this season reveal Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca averaging 3.88 corners per match, with Universitario at 4.96, suggesting a potential difference in attacking opportunities through set pieces.

Discipline could play a pivotal role in this upcoming match as both teams exhibit similar card stats. Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca has received 63 yellow cards, six red cards, and have conceded four penalty goals. Comparatively, Universitario has incurred 53 yellow cards, also six red cards, and a similar four penalty goals conceded.

Considering all these factors, Universitario appears poised to secure another victory based on their superior form, head-to-head success, and overall league performance. Predominantly, the performance of key players and overall discipline will play a crucial role in potentially sealing the win for Universitario in this anticipated encounter.