Cienciano vs Juventud prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on May 28, 2026
Copa Sudamericana
In the 6th round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage on May 28, 2026, Cienciano and Juventud will face each other. Both teams need nothing but a win.
Cienciano vs Juventud: Team News and Expert Analysis
The Peruvians finished eighth in last season’s Liga 1. However, they have significantly improved and are now confidently holding a spot among the top three. The Uruguayans ended the 2025 season in fourth place. But currently, averaging just a point per match, they are at the lower end of the table.
To qualify for this tournament, the club from Cusco overcame Melgar in the playoff (with a 1-1 draw in regular time). They repeated the scoreline against their current opponent, but afterward, they went on to beat both Academia Puerto Cabello and Atlético Mineiro at home. However, in Venezuela, they suffered a 0-3 defeat. On Brazilian soil, they also failed to score and lost, though by a smaller margin, 0-2.
The team from Las Piedras started their campaign in February, in the Copa Libertadores qualifiers. After eliminating Universidad Católica Quito and Guaraní, they lost to Independiente Medellín. They have only managed to beat Academia Puerto Cabello since. In Venezuela, they shared the points, scoring once each. Their previous encounter with the current opponent ended 1-1, and against Atlético Mineiro, they took one point from two matches.
Previous Matches: Cienciano vs Juventud
Last month, the clubs faced each other for the first time.
Home advantage is extremely important in this pairing. We believe the hosts will win (odds – 1.60).
Cienciano vs Juventud: Key Statistics and Trends
- Cienciano have won two of their last three matches
- On average, Cienciano score 1.94 goals and concede 1.25 goals per match
- 69% of Cienciano's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.19
- Juventud have won just one international match out of their last seven
- On average, Juventud Las Piedras score 1.19 goals and concede 1.38 goals per match
- 63% of Juventud's matches conclude with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.56
Cienciano vs Juventud: Probable Starting Lineups
Cienciano play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Espinoza – Martinich, Aguilar, Amondarain, Nuñez – Robles, Barreto – Bandiera, Oberg, Sousa – Garces
Juventud play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Sosa – Rabino, Mas, Pernicone, Morosini – Cecchini – Cruz, Perez, Roldan, Boselli – Mimbacas
Place your bet on the upcoming match and follow the team's performance in the group stage standings of the Copa Sudamericana
