U. de Deportes vs Cienciano: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Universitario prepare to host Cienciano on February 14, 2026, with kick-off at 02:30, this PERU: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Universitario, currently unknown in the standings with 4 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw 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 3 goals scored.

Cienciano, sitting unknown with 3 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 and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Recent meetings between Universitario and Cienciano have favored Universitario, ending in a 1-1 draw. Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Cusco, Universitario recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 3-2-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Romero, Carabali, Ancajima, Inga, Santamaria, Fara, Concha, Castillo, Perez Guedes, Alzugaray, Valera. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Cienciano's last outing came against Juan Pablo, where they secured a 6-1 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Falcon, Yovera, Becerra, Nunez, Aguilar, Robles, Barreto, Bandiera, Hohberg, Souza, Garces. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Universitario are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Universitario and Cienciano 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 plenty of goals: Universitario's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Cienciano's games average 3.7 goals, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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