Paolella has been a breath of fresh air at Los Chankas
Walter Paolella took over the head coaching position of Los Chankas CYC just a few days ago, and he has already had an immediate impact on the team as the hosts come into this game on the back of back-to-back wins. The first of which was a 3-1 win over Sporting Cristal, a result which was followed by a 2-1 victory away at Ayacucho FC.
The visit of Asociacion Deportiva Tarma on Friday will be a tough test for Los Chankas CYC, as the visitors are a solid outfit that prefer to sit deep and be organised. Our Los Chankas CYC vs Asociacion Deportiva Tarma prediction suggests this clash will be a fascinating tactical battle. They will try and play their 4-4-2 system with discipline, which relies on patience in buildup play and defensive solidity. However, Los Chankas CYC play a fast, direct style which utilises the wide areas and the pace of their players to hurt teams when they can’t handle their pace.
The recent form of both sides is mixed for the most part, with the home side claiming 2 wins and 3 losses from their last 5 fixtures, whereas Tarma are winless in their last 5 Liga 1 - Apertura 2025 games. This Los Chankas CYC vs Asociacion Deportiva Tarma preview highlights that Leo Rojas took over the reins at Tarma towards the end of April 2025 as they were in the midst of a decline and he hasn’t been able to stem the tide so far, they are currently 12th in the Liga 1 – Apertura 2025, just 1 point behind their opponents in this clash with 20 points from 16 games.
Jhonny Vidales is a live wire
Los Chankas CYC have won 3, drawn 3 and lost 2 of their 8 home fixtures in the Liga 1 – Apertura 2025, but they come into this one with a bit more confidence than they had before Paolella’s arrival. Asociacion Deportiva Tarma are certainly a dangerous opponent, but they have won just 2, drawn 1 and lost 5 of their 8 away fixtures in the Liga 1 – Apertura 2025.
Head-to-head, our Los Chankas CYC vs Asociacion Deportiva Tarma prediction is informed by the fact that Asociacion Deportiva Tarma won 2-1 in their most recent meeting with Los Chankas CYC at home in the Liga 1 – Clasura 2024, 11 months ago. Since then, the two sides have won 1 apiece. Los Chankas CYC will be looking to keep that record going as they’ve never lost at home against Tarma, even if they have struggled for wins on home ground this year.
Isaac Camargo is a constant threat for Los Chankas CYC with 5 goals from 14 appearances in the Liga 1 – Apertura 2025. However, the most important player on the field will be Asociacion Deportiva Tarma’s Jhonny Vidales, who has 12 goals from 15 Liga 1 – Apertura 2025 games, making him one of the deadliest players in the entire league. For those looking for Los Chankas CYC vs Asociacion Deportiva Tarma betting tips, focusing on Vidales' performance could be a smart move.
A tight contest awaits
Los Chankas CYC’s home games in the Liga 1 – Apertura 2025 average 1.62 goals for and 1.38 goals against, so we should see plenty of end-to-end action.
However, this is a big game for both clubs as they are just a few places apart in the league table and will be battling to maintain a top-half position, so there could be a cagey atmosphere.
The Los Chankas CYC vs Asociacion Deportiva Tarma odds on this match are very tight with the bookies, with the slight advantage coming to Los Chankas CYC at 2.57.
Tarma are 2.75 to win and the draw is 3.5.
Paolella’s men are much the more likely to nick this close game.
