**UTC's home-field advantage could be the difference here** — both squads are scrappy mid-table outfits, but playing at Estadio Heroes de San Ramon gives the hosts real edge. 🏟️

UTC's form is choppy (1W-1D-3L), though they did hammer FC Cajamarca 3-1 at home recently. Los Chankas are slightly steadier (1W-2D-2L) but have drawn their last two on the road, which hints at defensive solidity without much bite up front.

Key storylines:

- **UTC's attack** needs **S. Gálvez** and **M. d. Jesús** to convert chances — they haven't been clinical enough lately
- **Los Chankas' back three** led by **C. Pimienta** will sit deep and compact, making this a battle of patience
- Home crowd pressure: UTC have won 3-1 here recently and will look to replicate that intensity

Expected lineups:

- **Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca**: Á. Campos, L. Garro, F. Cavagna, M. Ganoza, D. Caro, D. Camacho, M. Lliuya, A. Arroyo, D. Dioses, M. d. Jesús, S. Gálvez
- **Los Chankas CYC**: H. Camacho, B. Guevara, C. Pimienta, D. Gonzales, H. González, K. Sánchez, J. Palomino, A. Ayarza, F. Espinoza, F. Torres, M. Torres

Prediction:

**UTC 1–0 Los Chankas**. Expect a tight, low-scoring affair with the hosts edging it through home comfort and marginal quality. ⚽