Cienciano 1-2 Cusco: result and AI prediction

Cienciano – Cusco, Primera División, Monday, August 31, 2026 at 01:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega

Cienciano is #6 in the table (37 pts) and Cusco #7 (36 pts). Cienciano has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Cienciano 2, draws 1, Cusco 3. Their last meeting, on June 28, 2026, ended Cusco 1-2 Cienciano.

CiencianoCienciano
Final score1 - 2
CuscoCusco
AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 1-2Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

This Cusco derby pairs two near-neighbours in the table, with every point carrying direct significance for the Clausura race. Cienciano bring the more convincing home split, especially defensively, while Cusco arrive with a road record that has repeatedly exposed their transition defence. The visitors still have enough attacking structure around Colman and Callejo to make an open contest uncomfortable for the hosts. With no reported absences, the key battle is whether Cienciano’s inside attackers can exploit the spaces left by Cusco’s adventurous wide structure.

Head-to-head analysis

The last ten head-to-head meetings are level overall, with three victories each and four draws. Cienciano have won the latest two encounters, both played away, but the recent history still points to narrow margins rather than a dominant derby pattern.

Injuries and absences

No confirmed injuries or suspensions are reported for either team. That preserves the expected central reference points of Garcés for Cienciano and Callejo for Cusco, as well as the creative roles of Hohberg and Colman.

Form (last 5)

CiencianoLeague position #6 · 37 ptsL D L
CuscoLeague position #7 · 36 ptsL W L

Cienciano vs Cusco stats

CiencianoCusco
Played2323
Goals scored3834
Goals conceded3335
Clean sheets44

Last meetings

  • 2026-06-28Cusco 1-2 Cienciano
  • 2026-03-15Cusco 1-2 Cienciano
  • 2025-10-18Cienciano 1-2 Cusco
  • 2025-06-14Cusco 0-0 Cienciano
  • 2024-09-28Cienciano 1-2 Cusco
  • 2024-04-27Cusco 2-0 Cienciano

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