Can little-fancied Cienciano trouble Universitario?

Universitario and Cienciano face each other this Thursday at the Monumental de Lima of the Copa Sudamericana. Universitario mark their 8th participation in the competition, whilst Cienciano, who have already won this tournament, go into their 5th.

After facing FBC Melgar in Peru League, Universitario turn their attention to the Copa Sudamericana where they challenge Cienciano. A look back at the history books shows that Carlos Compagnucci's team and Cienciano have faced each other thirty-two times, with Universitario holding the advantage: 13 victories, against 8 victories of Cienciano. Specifically in the Monumental de Lima, Carlos Compagnucci's team has the advantage in the duels against Cienciano: 10 wins in 17 games. Cienciano have 1 win.

This will be the first time these teams face each other for the Copa Sudamericana.

Looking into the history of Universitario in the competition, Andy Polo excels as their most used player, with 9 games in total. Regarding the history of Cienciano in the competition, Cienciano's best scorer ever is Germán Carty, with 8 goals, and occupying the fifteenth position in the Copa Sudamericana top scorers. Rodrigo Saraz excels as their most used player, with 14 games in total.

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Cienciano winning 1x0. Universitario are given the favouritism to win this match.