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Universitario vs Sport Boys Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 05-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Universitario 2-0 Sport Boys
UniversitarioDrawSport Boys
Over 2.5 goalsYes (62%)
Universitario hosts Sport Boys in the 14th round of Peru's Primera División Clausura on 28 October at the Estadio Monumental in Lima. The hosts sit second in the standings with 56 points from 30 games, while Sport Boys occupy 11th place with 38 points from 29 matches. This is a significant gap in quality and recent form that should shape how the match unfolds.
Team form
Universitario
Universitario have been the stronger side this season, averaging 1.73 goals scored and 1.13 conceded per game. In their last five outings, they scored 8 goals and conceded 6, showing a mixed but generally productive run. Their most recent fixture was a 2-0 home win over UTC Cajamarca on 15 March, where they controlled possession at 57% and registered 5 shots on goal with 82% pass accuracy. However, they did suffer a 1-3 away defeat to Club Deportivo Los Chankas in early March, reminding us they are not infallible, especially on the road.
Sport Boys
Sport Boys have struggled considerably this season, averaging just 1.03 goals scored against 1.07 conceded per game. Their recent five-game record tells a concerning story: 4 goals scored, 7 conceded. Most worrying is their defensive fragility—they have lost three of their last five matches, including heavy defeats to Sporting Cristal (0-3) and Cienciano (1-3). Their sole bright spot came on 22 March with a 3-0 home victory over Sport Huancayo, but that remains an outlier in a run marked by inconsistency and leaky defending.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record strongly favours Universitario. In their last five meetings, Universitario have won four times and drawn once, never losing. They won 3-0 at home in 2023, 3-2 at home in 2020, and 4-0 at home in 2019. The only draw came in 2022. This historical dominance, combined with Universitario's home advantage at the Monumental, adds significant weight to their prospects.
Key factors
Universitario's superior league position and attacking output make them clear favourites. Their midfield, anchored by players like J. Castillo and M. Perez Guedes, should control the tempo. Sport Boys' defensive record this season—conceding 1.07 per game on average—suggests they will struggle to contain Universitario's forwards. The visitors have won only once in their last five outings and lack the consistency needed to trouble a side of Universitario's calibre. Home advantage at the Monumental is another decisive factor.
Prediction
Universitario are strong favourites. They are better organised, more prolific in attack, and have a clear psychological edge over Sport Boys from their recent history. The hosts should dominate possession and create the clearer chances. Sport Boys' defensive vulnerabilities make them vulnerable to conceding early, which could settle the contest. While Sport Boys showed they can score—their 3-0 win over Sport Huancayo proves they have attacking potential—they have not demonstrated the consistency or defensive discipline needed to trouble Universitario at this level.
Back Universitario to win. They are the clear favourites and should secure three points at home. The gap in quality between second and 11th place is substantial, and the recent form of both sides reinforces this. Expect a comfortable home victory for the hosts.
Match info
Tournaments:
Primera División(Clausura - 14)
Referee:
Mike Palomino
Stadium
Estadio Monumental U Marathon, Lima
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Universitario
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Sport Boys
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Alianza Lima | 32 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 68 |
| 2 |  Universitario | 32 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 60 |
| 3 |  FBC Melgar | 32 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 54 |
| 4 |  Deportivo Garcilaso | 32 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 54 |
| 5 |  Cusco | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 51 |
| 6 |  Sporting Cristal | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 50 |
| 7 |  Cienciano | 32 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 50 |
| 8 |  Alianza Atletico | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 49 |
| 9 |  Sport Huancayo | 32 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 47 |
| 10 |  Club Deportivo Los Chankas | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 47 |
| 11 |  Sport Boys | 32 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 45 |
| 12 |  Juan Pablo II College | 32 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 41 |
| 13 |  Comerciantes Unidos | 32 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 36 |
| 14 |  Atletico Grau | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 34 |
| 15 |  ADT | 32 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 31 |
| 16 |  UCV Moquegua | 32 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 29 |
| 17 |  FC Cajamarca | 32 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 28 |
| 18 |  UTC Cajamarca | 32 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 18 |
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