Cienciano and Juventud will face off this Thursday, April 9, at 5:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the Estadio Centenario in Uruguay, as part of the group stage of the 2026 Copa Sudamericana. The match will be broadcast on DirecTV, while fans can follow minute-by-minute coverage through La República Deportes.
The Cusco team, managed by Horacio Melgarejo, arrives at this stage after eliminating Melgar in the previous round. Their opponent, Juventud, is going through a tough time, having accumulated six consecutive losses in their local league. This match represents a key opportunity for Cienciano to start off on the right foot in the international tournament.
Probable lineups indicate that Cienciano will field Espinoza; Becerra, Amondarain, Núñez; Cavero, Souza, Robles, Barreto; Bandiera and Garcés. On the other hand, Juventud may present Sosa; Pernicone, Mas, Risso, Izaguirre; Lalindre, Roldán, Cecchini, Pereiro; Peralta, Alaniz, and Mimbacas. Predictions are favorable for Juventud, despite their recent performance. Betting houses like Betsson and Bet365 indicate a slight favoritism towards the home team.
For more details about the tournament, you can check the report on the historic increase in prizes in the Copa Libertadores and Sudamericana.
