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.
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)
Cienciano vs Cusco stats
| Cienciano | Cusco | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 23 | 23 |
| Goals scored | 38 | 34 |
| Goals conceded | 33 | 35 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 4 |
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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