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

As Universitario prepare to host FC Cajamarca on March 2, 2026, with kick-off at 00:00, this PERU: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Universitario, currently unknown in the standings with 8 points from 4 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 6 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

FC Cajamarca, sitting unknown with 5 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

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In their previous league match against Sporting Cristal, Universitario recorded a 2-2 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Romero, Carabali, Inga, Riveros, Fara, Polo, Concha, Castillo, Perez Guedes, Alzugaray, Valera. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

FC Cajamarca's last outing came against Melgar, where they secured a 3-1 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Mosquera, Lagos, Almiron, Miguez, Rodas, Gallardo, Orejuela, Meza, Andrade, Rodriguez, Pineau. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Universitario are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Universitario and FC Cajamarca 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 3 goals per game, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. FC Cajamarca's games average 3.5 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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