Cusco FC and Independiente Medellín face each other on Thursday 05.21.2026, at 03:00 (UK Time), in a Copa Libertadores 2026 match. The game will take place at Cusco FC's home ground, the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (El Coloso de Cuatro Torres).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Cusco Fútbol Club and El Equipo del Pueblo S.A., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Cusco FC vs Independiente Medellín
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Cusco FC preview
Cusco FC heads into the match with the following record in the Copa Libertadores: in 4 matches, Cusco Fútbol Club secured 0 victories, 1 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.25 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Golden Ones's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 6 victories so far.
Cusco FC has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 20 goals, of which 2 were scored in the Copa Libertadores, resulting in an average of 0.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Facundo Julián Callejo, who has found the back of the net 8 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. José Miguel Manzaneda Pineda has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Cusco FC has conceded 6 goals in the Copa Libertadores (an average of 1.5 per game) and 29 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.53 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Independiente Medellín preview
Independiente Medellín comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the Copa Libertadores. They have secured 3 victories, 3 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 1.71 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 9 draws, and 8 losses.
El Equipo del Pueblo S.A.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 36 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the Copa Libertadores, with an average of 1.14 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.29.
Poderoso de la Montaña's offensive system is led by José Ortiz, the team's top scorer this season. The colombian defender has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Francisco Javier Chaverra Angulo. The forward has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1.14 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 33 goals in 28 matches, averaging 1.18 per match.
Head to head: Cusco FC vs Independiente Medellín
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Cusco FC
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D D L |
0.6 |
| Home | D D W W L |
1.6 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.02 | 1.29 | 0.76 |
|
xGA
|
1.96 | 1.54 | 2.38 |
Independiente Medellín
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W W |
2 |
| Home | W L W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 1.5 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.14 | 0.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 25% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.37 | 1.51 | 1.18 |
|
xGA
|
1.35 | 1.15 | 1.62 |
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