Crucial battle in the lower section of the Primera Division, with both Alianza Atlético and Academia Cantolao suffering more distress than bliss. This match is a classic "six-pointer" with the hosts at 17th and the away team in 13th spot.
- Alianza Atlético have the most conceded goals (31) in Primera Division
- Academia Cantolao have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Primera Division
Both teams should be fairly well rested for this game, as they have had some quiet days to prepare. Hopefully this will translate into lots of action on the pitch.
Academia Cantolao have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Alianza Atlético form and stats
The story so far in the Primera Division for Alianza Atlético at their home stadium (Estadio Municipal Iván Elías Moreno) is 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
Atlético faced defeat in their previous match, away at Sport Boys (1-3). Atlético didn't have luck on their side in the loss against Sport Boys as they hit the post three times. The penalty miss from Victor Perlaza in the defeat against Sport Boys was a source of irritation for some fans, but these things happen. Kevin Lugo (midfield was the top team player in that game with a rating of 7.65/10. Lugo hit three key passes and dribled past the opponent 3 of 5 times.
Before that game, the home loss against Alianza Lima with the scoreline 1-3.The Atlético fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 10 in 7 matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 13 goals have been conceded.
Academia Cantolao form and stats
Playing away, Academia Cantolao have won 2 games, drawn 3 and suffered 2 defeats in the Primera Division this season. It's a growing despair in Academia as they have recorded three consecutive losses.
Academia Cantolao might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Melgar proved too strong as Academia slumped to a 0-2 defeat in front of their own fans at Estadio Miguel Grau del Callao. Midfield player Jhamir D´Arrigo was the top player of the team with a match rating of 7.04/10.
Preceding that game, the 2-3 loss visiting Real Garcilaso's place.The visiting Academia have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 10 goals from 7 games. 7 goals have been conceded by Academia in these games.
Head 2 Head
Here's what happened when the sides faced each other earlier this campaign; Alianza Atlético - Academia Cantolao 0-1. Previous five meetings between these squads: Atlético won one, Academia Cantolao were winners in three and we saw one draw. one game with over 2,5 goals, four matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  H. Leyes Viera 11 goals |  V. Perlaza Caicedo 10 goals | D. Saffadi Carrillo 5 goals |
Alianza Atlético missing players
Academia Cantolao missing players
| Alianza Atlético | Academia Cantolao | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 10 | 2 | Played | P | 4 | 11 | 22 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 | 6 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 11 |
| 27 | 11 | 2 | Scored | S | 7 | 11 | 23 |
| 40 | 17 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 13 | 32 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 82% | 86% |
| 77% | 70% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 64% | 73% |
| 64% | 60% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 45% | 50% |
| 41% | 30% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 18% | 27% |
| 9% | 10% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 9% | 9% |
| 55% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 27% | 41% |
| 18% | 20% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 45% | 27% |
| 27% | 30% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 45% | 45% |
| 4.8 | 5.4 | 6.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| 5.5 | 4.6 | 6 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 4.5 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 3 | 2.7 | 2.9 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 10.6 | 9.6 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.8 | 7.8 | 8 |
| 3.9 | 3.8 | 5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| 31% | 29% | 20% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 44% | 29% | 29% |
- Academia Cantolao have the fewest points from losing position (0) in Primera Division
- Alianza Atlético have the fewest scored goals in the first half (5) in Primera Division
- Alianza Atlético have the most conceded goals (31) in Primera Division
- Alianza Atlético haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 36 |
| 2 | Melgar | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | Sport Boys | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 25 |
| 4 | Sporting Cristal | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | Universitario | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 23 |
| 6 | Cienciano | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 21 |
| 7 | Carlos Manucci | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 20 |
| 8 | Deportivo Binacional | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 12 | -1 | 20 |
| 9 | Cesar Vallejo | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 19 |
| 10 | Ayacucho | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | -3 | 19 |
| 11 | UTC Cajamarca | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 7 | -4 | 19 |
| 12 | Deportivo Municipal | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 18 |
| 13 | Academia Cantolao | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | -3 | 14 |
| 14 | Sport Huancayo | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 14 |
| 15 | Real Garcilaso | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 13 |
| 16 | Alianza Universidad | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -12 | 13 |
| 17 | Alianza Atlético | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 18 | -14 | 12 |
| 18 | Universidad San Martin | 14 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 11 | -17 | 4 |