Crisis at Cienciano: Juventud Alfa under pressure in League 3 duel!

Crisis at Cienciano: Juventud Alfa under pressure in League 3 duel!

On Saturday, June 21, 2025, an exciting duel in League 3 will take place at the Estadio Thomas E. Payne: Juventud Alfa FC meets Cienciano del Cusco. The game belongs to the eleventh round of Grupo 4 and starts at 3:00 p.m. (20:00 GMT). The signs couldn't be more different: Juventud Alfa is in second place with 16 points and urgently needs a win to take over the lead. José María Arguedas currently holds the top spot with 19 points.

Cienciano, on the other hand, is fighting to stay in the league in eighth place with 8 points. After a recent draw against Diablos Rojos, the red and white from Cusco are under pressure, and without a win from this game it will be tight. In the direct duel against Juventud Alfa, which they have already lost once this season (0-1), the hope for an upswing is particularly high.

The form of both teams

However, Juventud Alfa was unable to score recently and suffered a 1-2 defeat against FBC Melgar. Before that, however, the team has a strong overall record in League 3, with results including:

• 2-1 gegen FBC Melgar
• 1-0 gegen Cienciano
• 2-0 gegen José María Arguedas
• 0-3 gegen FCR San Antonio
• 4-0 gegen Diablos Rojos
• 2-3 gegen Patriotas FC
• 2-0 gegen Nacional FBC
• 1-1 gegen Alto Rendimiento
• 1-2 gegen FBC Melgar

Cienciano has struggled with several setbacks so far this season and managed a 2-2 draw against Diablos Rojos in their last encounter. The overall record for their games shows the following results:

• 3-0 gegen Diablos Rojos
• 0-1 gegen Juventud Alfa FC
• 0-4 gegen Patriotas FC
• 3-3 gegen Nacional FBC
• 0-1 gegen Alto Rendimiento
• 0-3 gegen FBC Melgar
• Ruhetag
• 0-4 gegen José María Arguedas
• 3-0 gegen FCR San Antonio
• 2-2 gegen Diablos Rojos

The pressure is growing

So both teams are under pressure: Juventud Alfa needs points to take the lead, while Cienciano has to give everything to stay in the league. The excitement is inevitable and the fans can look forward to a nerve-wracking match.

Juventud Alfa's general form shows four wins in their last five games, which should help their confidence. This could promise them the necessary bit of luck that they absolutely need for the upcoming game.

Who will prevail and bring home the points? The answer will be on Saturday afternoon when the two teams face each other on the pitch.

Readers can watch the developments in League 3 and the exciting matches in real time Football Peruvian, Fastscore and Footystats track.