Good pick · fair odds 1.71 · bookmaker 1.80 · Won ✓
5/10Rating
1.80Odds
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Value bet: Cienciano to win @ 3.70 – our chance 29% vs 27% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultSport Boys to win ✓47% · @2.05
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.35
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓58% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗77% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗12% · fair 8.09
Sport Boys vs Cienciano preview and prediction
The match
Cienciano travel to Estadio Miguel Grau in the Primera División on Sunday 23 August (19:00 WAT) to face Sport Boys. Sport Boys are 8th with 26 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Cienciano sit 12th on 17 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Sport Boys's last 5: DDWWL Most recently they drew with UCV Moquegua 1–1 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Cienciano's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to Botafogo 0–1 away. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 9 March 2026, finished Cienciano 3–1 Sport Boys.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.4 for Sport Boys and 1.0 for Cienciano. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 58%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Sport Boys 47%, draw 23%, Cienciano 29%.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.80.
Value angle: Cienciano to win at 3.70 – 29% on our numbers against 27% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 58% chance at odds of 1.80, above our fair price of 1.71, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Sport Boys 1–1 Cienciano. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sport Boys47%fair 2.11 · @2.05
Draw23%fair 4.28 · @3.00
Cienciano29%fair 3.42 · @3.70
2.43Expected goals
1.40Sport Boys xG
1.03Cienciano xG
58%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–012%
0–19%
2–19%
0–09%
2–09%
From our goals model: Sport Boys 1.4 – 1.0 Cienciano expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sport Boys vs Cienciano?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Sport Boys vs Cienciano?
On our numbers Sport Boys have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Cienciano 29%.
How many goals will there be in Sport Boys vs Cienciano?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sport Boys vs Cienciano?
Our predicted score is Sport Boys 1–1 Cienciano, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Sport Boys vs Cienciano?
Sport Boys vs Cienciano (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 23 August 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Miguel Grau.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
