CD UT Cajamarca vs Academia Cantolao Prediction: Expect a One Sided Encounter Against Deportivo Cantolao

In the upcoming fixture of the Peruvian Primera Division, Matchday 5, CD UT Cajamarca will take on Academia Cantolao at the Estadio Héroes de San Ramón in Cajamarca. Moving forward, CD UTC stands 12th with a win and three points, whereas Cantolao stands 17th with two defeats in two matches played so far. Irrespective of the two side’s game form, the upcoming matchup will be an interesting one, as the teams have provided competitive matchups in the past. The last time these two sides played in April 2022, the match ended in a draw (2-2). Hence, the upcoming matchup is also likely to produce a sensational finish between the two. 

Going in the contest, CD UT Cajamarca is coming off a defeat against Alianza Atletico (2-0), in which no damage was done by CD UT Cajamarca during the play. With just 37% possession, CD UTC was all over the place. Talking about the Primera Division statistics, UTC Cajamarca has managed to stay unbeaten in its last 8 home fixtures. Moreover, their overall run features 12 unbeaten games from the last 14 Primera Division matches played. With 13 goals scored in the last 12 matches played against Academia, CD UT Cajamarca will be averaging 1.08 goals per game. With a goal scoring average of 2.40 goals per game in the last 10 home fixtures, CD UT Cajamarca is likely to strike against Academia Cantolao.

Going in the matchup, Academia Cantolao is coming off a defeat against Universidad Cesar Vallejo (1-2), in which Gabriel Leyes scored the opening goal for his side, but Academia was unable to build on the lead and dominate the opposition. For the upcoming matchup, Academia Cantolao will be missing Michel Acosta, as he was sent off the field on a red card suspension. Academia Cantolao will be hoping to end the losing streak, even though it is coming off 3 away defeats in its last three league matches. Moreover, they have stood successful in just 1 of the last 11 away matches. With a goal scoring average of just 0.50 goals in away matches, Academia’s struggle is inevitable.

Going in the matchup, CD UT Cajamarca will be confident of making the most of Academia’s poor form in the contest and overall. Secondly, the derailing away form of Academia makes CD UT Cajamarca ultimate favorites for winning. Looking at the previous head-to-head encounters, I am predicting a total of under 2.5 goals and only the home side to score (1-0).

• Universidad Tecnica de Cajamarca to Win for 1.515
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.87
• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.905