Our Cienciano vs Sport Boys Prediction: 2-1
Cienciano vs Sport Boys in the Peru Liga 1 is scheduled for an 22:30 GMT kick-off on Monday March 9, 2026. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
Our prediction is supported by key performance data, betting odds and match insights — everything you need is right below to make smarter bets.
→ View Today's Football Score Tips
Recent Form Insights
Cienciano's Last Match – Cienciano vs FBC Melgar
Cienciano must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Copa Sudamericana draw against FBC Melgar on March 6. In that match, Cienciano had 51% possession and 13 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cienciano | 51% | 13 (3) | 1.27 | 47 |
 FBC Melgar | 49% | 7 (3) | 0.37 | 42 |
Sport Boys's Last Match – Sport Boys vs Deportivo Moquegua
Sport Boys will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Peru Liga 1 draw against Deportivo Moquegua on March 1. In that match, Sport Boys controlled 53% of possession and managed 15 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sport Boys | 53% | 15 (7) | 1.38 | 44 |
Deportivo Moquegua | 47% | 13 (5) | 0.63 | 34 |
Cienciano vs Sport Boys Stats
Key Stats
| Cienciano | Sport Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.36 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Cienciano are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Sport Boys average 0.7 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Cienciano 18-14
Sport Boys 7-12
What are the odds for this match?
Cienciano to win: @1.4
Draw: @4.5
Sport Boys to win: @7
Lineups
Cienciano (3-4-2-1) : Italo Espinoza, Rotceh Aguilar, Kevin Becerra, Maximiliano Amondarain, Marcos Martinich, Ademar Robles, Ray Sandoval, Gerson Barreto, Matias Succar, Alejandro Hohberg, Carlos Garces
Sport Boys (4-1-3-2) : Diego Melian, Emilio Saba, Renzo Jose Ignacio Alfani, Dulanto, Hansell Riojas, Federico Arturo Illanes, Oslimg Mora, Hernan Nicolas Da Campo, Mathias Llontop, Luciano Nequecaur, Rolando Javier Diaz Caceres
Alianza Lima 
CD Los Chankas 
UTC Cajamarca 
Universitario de Deportes 
Cienciano 
FBC Melgar 
Sporting Cristal 
Sport Huancayo 
Cusco FC 
Comerciantes Unidos 
Alianza Atletico 
Sport Boys 
Atletico Grau