Cienciano vs Alianza Atl.: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Cienciano prepare to host Alianza Atletico on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 01:00, this PERU: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Cienciano, currently unknown in the standings with 3 points from 3 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Alianza Atletico, sitting unknown with 4 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Cienciano and Alianza Atletico have favored Cienciano, with Alianza Atletico claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Universitario, Cienciano recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Falcon, Aguirre, Becerra, Nunez, Aguilar, Barreto, Robles, Bandiera, Hohberg, Arias, Garces. The structure prioritized compactness, making it difficult for opponents to find space between the lines.

Alianza Atletico's last outing came against Alianza Lima, where they secured a 0-0 draw using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Prieto, Gordillo, Villegas, Suarez, Perleche, Munoz, Diaz, Penilla, Coronel, Lupu, Robaldo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Cienciano are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Cienciano and Alianza Atletico are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Cienciano's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Alianza Atletico's games average 1.3 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 0% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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