Overview
- Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. local time at Estadio Monumental de Ate, with live coverage on GOLPERÚ.
- Universitario leads the Clausura with 27 points, while Juan Pablo II has 11 and seeks to move up the table.
- Jorge Fossati’s side carries a 17-match unbeaten run following a 2-0 win at Alianza Atlético.
- Juan Pablo II won the most recent meeting in May at the Nacional, when Cristhian Tizón scored twice.
- Media posted provisional XIs featuring Sebastián Britos, Andy Polo, Jairo Concha and José Rivera for Universitario and Matías Vega, Nilson Loyola, Arón Sánchez and Emiliano Villar for Juan Pablo II, with final lineups to be confirmed at kickoff.