Our Universitario de Deportes vs FC Cajamarca Prediction: 3-1
Universitario de Deportes vs FC Cajamarca in the Peru Liga 1 is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Universitario de Deportes vs FC Cajamarca stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Universitario de Deportes's Last Match – Sporting Cristal vs Universitario de Deportes
Universitario de Deportes will look to build on their last result following a 2-2 Peru Liga 1 stalemate against Sporting Cristal on February 21. In that match, Universitario de Deportes controlled 35% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting Cristal | 65% | 16 (8) | 2.72 | 63 |
 Universitario de Deportes | 35% | 6 (5) | 1.47 | 23 |
FC Cajamarca's Last Match – FC Cajamarca vs FBC Melgar
FC Cajamarca will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-1 Peru Liga 1 victory over FBC Melgar on February 21. In that match, FC Cajamarca had 58% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Cajamarca | 58% | 10 (6) | 0.53 | 27 |
 FBC Melgar | 42% | 9 (2) | 0.5 | 28 |
Universitario de Deportes vs FC Cajamarca Stats
Key Stats
| Universitario de Deportes | FC Cajamarca | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 1.56 |
| 0.62 | Defence Strength | 1.63 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Universitario de Deportes are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while FC Cajamarca average 1.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Universitario de Deportes 13-10
FC Cajamarca 18-11
What are the odds for this match?
Universitario de Deportes to win: @1.222
Draw: @6
FC Cajamarca to win: @13
Lineups
Universitario de Deportes (5-3-2) : Diego Romero, Andy Polo, Cain Fara, Williams Riveros, Anderson Santamaria, Jose Carabali, Martin Perez Guedes, Jesus Castillo, Jairo Concha, Lisandro Alzugaray, Alex Valera
FC Cajamarca (4-2-3-1) : Carlos Mosquera, Jose Anthony Gallardo Flores, Alexis Rodas, Matias Almiron, Ricardo Lagos, Jefferson Orejuela, Pablo Miguez, Arley Jose Rodriguez, Tomas Andrade, Brandon Palacios, Hernan Barcos
CD Los Chankas 
Alianza Lima 
Cienciano 
Universitario de Deportes 
UTC Cajamarca 
Cusco FC 
Comerciantes Unidos 
Sporting Cristal 
Alianza Atletico 
FBC Melgar 
Sport Huancayo 
Sport Boys 
Atletico Grau