Liga 1
Liga 1 is the top professional football division in Peru, rebranded as Liga 1 in 2019 after merging the Primera División with other top-tier competitions. The league features clubs with long-standing rivalries and a rich history, and it serves as the main route to continental competition in South America.
⚡ Attacking, fast-paced play with strong wing play and quick transitions.
📌 Notable Facts
- Rebranded as Liga 1 in 2019; the top-tier Peruvian league for professional football clubs.
- Produces clubs that regularly compete in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana.
- Famous rivalries exist between Universitario de Deportes and Alianza Lima, with fans known for fervent support.
📊 League Table
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 17 | 3 | 3 | +26 | 54 | |
| 2 | 23 | 16 | 2 | 5 | +23 | 50 | |
| 3 | 22 | 16 | 1 | 5 | +19 | 49 | |
| 4 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 6 | +18 | 41 | |
| 5 | 24 | 10 | 9 | 5 | +11 | 39 | |
| 6 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | +8 | 38 | |
| 7 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | +4 | 38 | |
| 8 | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | +3 | 36 | |
| 9 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | -1 | 33 | |
| 10 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 8 | +2 | 31 | |
| 11 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 30 | |
| 12 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 11 | -11 | 26 | |
| 13 | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -5 | 23 | |
| 14 | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | -14 | 20 | |
| 15 | 23 | 5 | 4 | 14 | -19 | 19 | |
| 16 | 23 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -23 | 18 | |
| 17 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | -19 | 16 | |
| 18 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | -22 | 16 |
① Alianza Lima's home fortress should power them to victory.
② Melgar may create chances, but the hosts' pressing keeps a clean sheet in reach.
③ Expect a comfortable win with multiple opportunities and goals.
① Tarma looks the stronger side at home and should edge this.
② Juan Pablo II may push forward but could concede late.
③ An open game with chances for both sides and goals from set pieces.
① Both teams look capable of scoring, producing a balanced draw.
② Grau's home form should keep Cajamarca from grabbing all three points.
③ Expect a tactical approach with few clear-cut chances early on.
① Sport Boys travel with momentum and carry a strong goal threat.
② Cienciano will need to be compact and exploit counter opportunities.
③ Both sides should score, but Boys may have the edge in the closing stages.
① Huancayo's quality should dominate away from home.
② Moquegua will likely sit deep and try to counter.
③ Clean sheet for the visitors is a plausible outcome.
① Comerciantes Unidos look solid at home and grab a narrow win.
② UT Cajamarca will push for a response but may fall short defensively.
③ Expect goals at both ends with a tense finish.
① Cusco FC benefit from home advantage and edge a tight contest.
② Garcilaso will push for a draw but might not close the game.
③ A competitive match with chances for both sides.
① Universitario's quality should shine on the road.
② Los Chankas will try to disrupt tempo and exploit counters.
③ Expect a dynamic game with goals from both teams.
① Cristal's home form is formidable and likely to keep a clean sheet.
② Alianza Atletico will seek a break on the counter but may struggle to score.
③ A controlled performance from Cristal with a comfortable victory.
① Cusco FC travel with sharper attacking options and a potential away win.
② Juan Pablo II may struggle to break down the visitors' defense.
③ Expect a tight, low-scoring affair with Cusco clinching it 0-1.
① Universitario's home form and quality edge Cajamarca.
② Cajamarca may struggle to keep up the pace and concede from fast breaks.
③ A productive evening for Universitario with a 2-0 victory.
① Comerciantes Unidos host Atletico Grau with the visitors carrying the stronger attacking threat.
② Home resilience and counter-attacking moments could swing the game for the away side.
③ A lively contest with goals from both teams.
① Home momentum continues.
② The hosts are on an impressive winning run.
③ Confidence is high in the home dressing room.
① Visitors look dangerous.
② Away team has key players returning from injury.
③ Their counter-attacking style could be decisive.
① Defensive battle expected.
② Both teams prioritize organization at the back.
③ Few clear-cut chances are anticipated.
① Alianza Atletico leverage home advantage to press Tarma high up the pitch.
② Tarma should compete with a counter-attacking approach and a goal threat.
③ A 2-1 result fits a lively Liga 1 encounter with goals at both ends.
① Melgar's quality and home strength should overpower Los Chankas.
② The visitors may struggle to cope with Melgar's attacking pace.
③ A clean sheet and multiple goals make 3-0 plausible.
① Cienciano travel with the stronger squad and recent form.
② Garcilaso will look to disrupt but may struggle offensively.
③ A compact away performance seals a 0-2 victory.
① Sporting Cristal bring greater squad depth and higher league position into the altitude of Huancayo.
② Cristal's attack should breach the home defense at least once, with Huancayo threatening on the break.
③ This could finish 1-2, with an away win and goals for both sides.
① Alianza Lima arrive as the stronger side with cleaner results and a better squad.
② Cajamarca might frustrate early but concede in the second half.
③ Expect a tight game that ends in an away win with multiple goals.