- Sport Huancayo are unbeaten in their last 3 home games against UTC de Cajamarca.
- UTC de Cajamarca have lost 5 of their 8 away games this season, conceding 23 goals in total.
- Sport Huancayo are the higher of the two teams in the Liga 1 – Apertura 2025 table, currently 8th with 27 points from 16 games, as opposed to UTC de Cajamarca’s 14th with 18.
Huancayo in the driving seat
Sport Huancayo have been a little inconsistent in recent weeks, winning 2, drawing 2 and losing 1 of their last 5 league matches, but their two most recent results have been a spirited 2-2 home draw against FBC Melgar and a narrow 1-0 loss away to Binacional. Our Sport Huancayo vs Utc de Cajamarca prediction takes into account this recent form, as well as their home advantage.
Jarlin Quintero (6) is UTC de Cajamarca’s danger man, with 2 in his recent 5-match run.
That is quite an achievement considering Cajamarca have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 fixtures.
UTC’s last 3 results have been a 0-2 home defeat to Atletico Grau, a confidence boosting 2-1 away win over Alianza Universidad and a 1-1 draw at home to Sport Boys. The bookies have Huancayo as -250 favourites here, and Cajamarca as clear outsiders at +500 according to the Sport Huancayo vs Utc de Cajamarca odds.
Pablo Bossi’s men playing a loose game
Jarlin Quintero is UTC’s best player and a goal threat, but they play a looser, less organized brand of soccer than Huancayo and it has made them vulnerable defensively this campaign.
Richard Pellejero has Huancayo organised and they have been very solid this term, especially at home, where they have won 5, drawn 1 and lost just 2 of their 8 fixtures. UTC have split their 2 most recent away matches (1 win and 1 defeat), but this Sport Huancayo vs Utc de Cajamarca preview suggests that Huancayo’s structured pressing and ability to play a more measured game will cause problems for UTC’s inconsistent attack on Friday night. For those seeking Sport Huancayo vs Utc de Cajamarca betting tips, the home side’s defensive solidity could prove decisive.
UTC can be stubborn, but Huancayo should win
Sport Huancayo are a team with an eye on continental qualification and they may well make the difference on the night. A tie at +360 is attractive, but with Huancayo looking so solid at the back at home, we are going to go for the win to nil option here. The Sport Huancayo vs Utc de Cajamarca prediction also favors the hosts due to their impressive home record.
Huancayo score an average of 1.75 goals per home match in the Liga 1 – Apertura 2025, while they concede an average of 1.25 per game.
Marlon De Jesus leads Huancayo's line with 4 league goals, serving as their focal point and main attacking threat.
Pablo Bossi has done a decent job at UTC so far, but he is still working on getting them to respect a tactical identity since taking the job in February 2025.
The most recent meeting was a 1-1 stalemate in Cajamarca during the Liga 1 – Clausura 2024, so we shouldn’t rule out a stubborn display from the visitors on the night.
