Tactical clash could make for an entertaining encounter
2nd-placed Alianza Lima (33 points from 16 games) have been a strong and consistent force in Liga 1 – Apertura 2025, while 15th-placed Binacional (17 points) have been a mixed bag.
Alianza Lima are a possession-based team, who like to control the ball and play a steady, low-risk passing game, while Binacional are a more direct side, who have gone more vertical since the appointment of new manager Claudio Bustamante in May.
It’s not a classic clash between the two biggest or most passionate clubs in Peru, but the difference in tactics could certainly make for an interesting match. The Alianza Lima vs EM Deportivo Binacional preview suggests fans can expect a tactical battle with contrasting styles on display.
Alianza Lima have the form and momentum to secure all 3 points
Nestor Gorosito has made Alianza Lima one of the most structured and defensive teams in the league since he took charge in December 2024, but the real stars of the team are in the attacking third.
Guerrero has 5 goals in 11 league appearances this season, netting 2 of Alianza’s last 5 strikes, while Jairo Concha is a master puppeteer, controlling the tempo and picking out the right pass in midfield. In terms of our Alianza Lima vs EM Deportivo Binacional prediction, both players will be crucial if Alianza want to break down Binacional’s direct approach.
Binacional have been hit and miss since the arrival of Bustamante, winning just 1 of their last 5 (D2, L2). Andy Polar provides the experience and guile, while Gabriel Leyes is the danger man with 3 goals in his last 6 appearances for the club in the Liga 1 – Apertura.
The Alianza Lima vs EM Deportivo Binacional odds of 1.10 around an Alianza Lima win on Sunday are about right, considering Binacional are priced at 21.00 to take all 3 points. The hosts have won 5, drawn 2 and lost just 1 of their 8 home fixtures in the league this campaign and have won the last 2 head-to-heads.
Binacional have never beaten Alianza Lima away from home, but when considering Alianza Lima vs EM Deportivo Binacional betting tips, this is still a tough call, so we’re going to back a home win to nil for added value here. Binacional score an average of 1.12 goals per away game in Liga 1 – Apertura 2025 (9 goals in 8 matches), while Alianza score 1.25 goals at home this term (10 goals in 8 home outings). The final Alianza Lima vs EM Deportivo Binacional prediction is that Alianza’s home strength should see them edge it once again.
