- Comerciantes Unidos have won their last two encounters with Ayacucho FC.
- Comerciantes Unidos’ only win in their last five Liga 1 – Apertura matches was their 3-0 home win over basement side ADC Juan Pablo II.
Nerves could be the key factor in Saturday’s survival clash
According to the latest Comerciantes Unidos vs Ayacucho FC odds, Comerciantes Unidos are the favorites for Saturday’s match against Ayacucho FC at +108, while Ayacucho FC is priced at +257.
The hosts are 17th in the Liga 1 – Apertura 2025 standings after collecting 11 points from their 16 games and are only marginally ahead of basement side Ayacucho FC, who have 9 points from as many games.
Daniel Ferreyra has been in charge of the home side since May 2025 and recently guided them to a crucial 3-0 triumph over ADC Juan Pablo II, which may prove to be a turning point in their season. Our Comerciantes Unidos vs Ayacucho FC preview suggests that nerves and recent managerial changes could play a huge part in how this one pans out.
Matias Sen is on a hot streak for the home side and the creative midfielder could be the best man to unlock Ayacucho FC's defense.
Sen is Comerciantes Unidos’ leading scorer with 7 goals from his 15 Liga 1 – Apertura appearances and has provided 2 of their last 4 strikes.
Ayacucho FC must have Juan Lucumi on form
Ayacucho FC are coming off a three-game losing streak and manager Luis Islas, in charge since early May, must be feeling the pressure. Points are vital for both teams in the relegation scrap, so this will be a nervy encounter where discipline and a good set-piece kick could be vital. Our Comerciantes Unidos vs Ayacucho FC prediction takes into account this tension, with both sides knowing a single mistake could prove costly.
Ayacucho FC’s philosophy is generally a little more flexible than Comerciantes Unidos, who like to set up in a 4-4-2 and are a bit counter-attacking, but they can sit in and play with numbers behind the ball when the pressure is on. Comerciantes Unidos haven’t turned their ground into a fortress this season, winning only one of their eight home assignments (D4, L3) and we think they will just edge this one.
The away side, who will probably play in a 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formation, are without a win in their previous visits to Comerciantes Unidos and may have some mental hurdles to overcome in this clash. Juan Lucumi has been their best player this year with three goals in 15 Liga 1 – Apertura 2025 assignments and they will be relying on him to deliver the goods again as they have been desperate for goals on their travels. For those looking for Comerciantes Unidos vs Ayacucho FC betting tips, Lucumi's contribution should factor into your considerations.
A tough game to call
Ayacucho FC have won only once, drawn two and lost five of their eight away Liga 1 – Apertura 2025 fixtures.
They concede an average of 1.38 goals per game on the road, but score just 0.50 on their travels, so this isn’t a matchup that they are likely to dominate.
The draw, priced at +317, is certainly a playable option, although the Comerciantes Unidos vs Ayacucho FC prediction is leaning towards a home result because of the recent head-to-head record and form.
Both teams have been struggling for clean sheets, so ‘Both Teams To Score: No’ also has merit in this matchup of blunt attacks and cautious approaches. Considering this Comerciantes Unidos vs Ayacucho FC prediction, expect a cagey contest with few clear chances.
