Peru Primera Division, Descentralizado
Both teams have been doing a decent job in the league, as both are close behind the leaders, but UCV seems to be in better shape than Inti Gas. Cesar Vallejo lost their last match in Cuzco, against Cienciano, but before that they were on a run of 5 matches without defeat, nicely recovering after a pretty bad start of the season. And from their 4 defeats, 2 can be easily explained by the fact that they played at altitude (against Cienciano and Sport Huancayo), while the other ones came against the champions and the runners-up, who despite being in terrible form, are still dangerous opponents for anyone. Meanwhile, Inti Gas is 2 points ahead of Cesar Vallejo, but only thanks to their home form, also aided by high altitude. When playing as visitors, they are on a 0-1-3 run, losing even against teams like Alianza Atletico or Sport Boys, both being teams that are/belong to the lower part of the table. So I really don't see why Cesar Vallejo couldn't do the same. Both teams have one important absence: UCV will miss top scorer Rossel - who is suspended, while Inti Gas will be resting one of their main players, midfielder Franco Mendoza - who isn't fit after an injury, and won't be risked before the clash with Universitario. So these 2 absences should even themselves out. Head-to-head matches show a home team dominance, but Cesar Vallejo has a slight advantage there... last year they won both matches, while in 2009 both teams kept the 3 points at home. UCV should be comfortable winners here, and the handicap also shouldn't be a problem to cover. GL!
UCV (-1 AH) @ 2.08, 3/10
Result: 3-3, LOST
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