Cienciano vs Deportivo Municipal Prediction: Important Home Fixture for the Hosts

In the upcoming fixture of Peruvian Primera Division, Apertura Matchday 17, Cienciano will be taking on Deportivo Municipal at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Cusco. According to the points table standings of now, Cienciano stands 9th with 6 wins and 21 points, whereas Deportivo Municipal stands 13th with just 5 wins and 18 points from 15 matches played so far. The two competing teams last played against each other in July 2022, and the match resulted in a draw (0-0). From the last four matches played between the two, three have produced results, Cienciano winning twice, whereas Municipal winning just once. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup in Cusco.

Cienciano - Coming off a Dent Against Atletico Grau (LDWDW)

Going in the matchup, Cienciano is coming off a denting clean sheet defeat against Cienciano (4-0) and a draw before against Universidad Cesar Vallejo (1-1). When playing at home in recent fixtures, Cienciano has produced better results compared to playing away from home. In the last five matches played, Cienciano has produced 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 defeat in the last five matches played. In the last five matches played, Cienciano has scored and conceded 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. In the last three home matches, Cienciano has produced 2 draws and a win. Hence, the upcoming home fixture could have the home side performing better in terms of scoring and overall progress. With the likes of Carlos Garces, Ivan Santillan, Kevin Sandoval, and Juan Romagnoli in the starting lineup, Cienciano has the right potential to defeat the visitors. 

Deportivo Municipal - Has Lost Three Consecutive Matches (LLLWD)

Going in the matchup against Cienciano, Deportivo Municipal is coming off three consecutive defeats in the ongoing Apertura. From the last five matches played, Deportivo Municipal has recorded just a win, a draw, and three defeats. Talking about the scoring average, Municipal has scored 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Municipal has conceded 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. In the last three away matches, Deportivo Municipal has produced 2 defeats and a draw. With the likes of Rotceh Aguilar and Jair Cespedes in the lineup, Municipal can certainly bounce back on the hosts. 

Expert Betting Tips

Moving forward in the contest, the home side will have the odds of winning and dominating Municipal. Considering the recent home form of Cienciano, I am expecting the home side to score at least 2 goals against Municipal. In the last three home matches, Cienciano has produced 6 and conceded 3 goals. In comparison to the scoring, Cienciano has conceded in 2 of the 3 home matches, which makes Municipal likely to score. Hence, both sides are likely score, and the final scoreline to be 2-1, with a total of over 2.5 goals. 

• Cienciano to Win for 1.47
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.75
• Correct Score 2-1 for 6.5