- Home form: Cúcuta Deportivo have drawn 4 of their last 4 home games in all competitions, losing none.
- Away form: Alianza Valledupar have not scored in their last 2 away games in all current competitions.
- Defence stat: Cúcuta Deportivo have conceded just 2 goals at home in all current competitions (0.50 per game on average).
Cúcuta Deportivo – Motilón
Recent form:
Cúcuta Deportivo have been a stubborn bunch in their home turf, as their 4 consecutive home ties across all competitions demonstrate. Their recent results were a 2-0 away loss to Fortaleza FC and a 1-1 home draw with Inter Bogota. Cúcuta Deportivo have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 fixtures, a run which has been heavy going for the Motilón.
Tactics:
Nicolas Hernan Chiesa, who took over the helm on 17 August 2026, has got his side to pack tight and play with narrow lines. They work to get numbers behind the ball and are effective in pressing opponents in wide areas and closing them down in the wide channels early.
They have a good volume of shot approach, as they press the ball and are comfortable attacking from the half-way line in possession. The Cúcuta coach tries to keep things simple, which has allowed him to control the central area and move the ball vertically.
Key player:
Jaime Peralta has been the most valuable player in the team lately, scoring 2 of Cúcuta's 4 goals across their last 5 matches.
Alianza Valledupar = Vallenato
Form and recent results:
Alianza have struggled to find their first away win across all tournaments and competitions, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their last 2 road games. Their form in Primera A 2026 has been patchy, with a 2-3 home loss to Atletico Bucaramanga and a 0-0 home draw with Deportivo Pereira in their recent games.
Coach and style:
Camilo Ayala, who took over on 20 February 2026, is a possession-based coach who likes to attack. He has no problem playing his 4-1-4-1 formation in an attack first way, which can lead to his side being exposed on the break.
- Alianza have won 2, drawn 4 and lost 4 of their last 10 games, so they have been as inconsistent as the Motilón.
- The Vallenato have struggled to score goals away from home, as they have failed to score in their last two away matches.
- Cristián Vergara has been an attacking outlet up top of late, scoring 2 of Alianza's 4 goals in their 5 most recent matches.
Draw Special – Alianza and Cúcuta should be tight
Both teams are evenly matched, and this is a classic possession versus counter matchup. Alianza will try to control the match and dictate play while Cúcuta will try to frustrate, nick their chances and keep the score down.
Under 2.5 goals is our main selection at 1.58, as we think this will be a cagey game and not a shootout. Cúcuta's steel at home makes them the most probable winner.
Both teams to score is also close, with No at 1.75 and Yes at 1.97, so the difference of 1 clean sheet may be what settles it. Cúcuta Deportivo are the narrow pick at 2.12, compared to Alianza at 3.57 and the Draw at 3.1. Their head-to-head ended 1-1 in an Alianza home game in Primera A 2026 six months ago, so a draw could be on the cards.
