Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: Cusco to win @ 3.20 – our chance 35% vs 31% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultCienciano to win ✗44% · @2.12
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.16
Cienciano vs Cusco: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Monday 31 August the Primera División brings Cienciano against Cusco at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Kick-off: 01:00 WAT. In the table, Cienciano are 12th, lower half, on 17 points after 16 matches; Cusco are 10th (lower half) with 24.
Current form
Cienciano, last 5: LLDWL Their latest outing: 1–5 defeat to Sport Boys, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Cusco, last 5: LWLWL Their latest outing: 1–4 defeat to Deportivo Garcilaso, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Head to head
When they last met (29 Jun 2026) it ended Cusco 1–2 Cienciano. The last 2 head-to-heads: Cienciano 2 wins, Cusco 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 2 times.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Cienciano 1.6 xG, Cusco 1.4 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 64% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Cienciano 44%, draw 21%, Cusco 35%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.55.
Price worth noting: Cusco to win @3.20 – the bookmaker implies 31%, our ratings say 35%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (79%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cienciano 1–1 Cusco. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Cienciano44%fair 2.27 · @2.12
Draw21%fair 4.71 · @3.55
Cusco35%fair 2.89 · @3.20
2.97Expected goals
1.59Cienciano xG
1.38Cusco xG
64%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–19%
1–08%
1–28%
0–17%
2–07%
From our goals model: Cienciano 1.6 – 1.4 Cusco expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Cienciano vs Cusco?
On our numbers Cienciano have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Cusco 35%.
How many goals will there be in Cienciano vs Cusco?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cienciano vs Cusco?
Our predicted score is Cienciano 1–1 Cusco, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Cienciano vs Cusco?
Cienciano vs Cusco (Primera División) kicks off on Monday 31 August 2026 at 01:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
