FBC Melgar
Football Peru - Liga 1 Mon 15 Sep 04:00
Universitario de Deportes
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Liga 1 Betting Preview: Melgar vs Universitario

Melgar host Universitario in this Peruvian Liga 1 encounter, with kick-off set for 04:00 on Monday 15 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

La U to Give Melgar a Hard Time

Universitario look a nice wager to topple Melgar and we can take them at 1.89 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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La U Beat Melgar in their Previous Meeting

Melgar drew away from home in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against ADT Tarma.

Universitario played Alianza Lima at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Universitario and Melgar saw the former triumph at home. It was a 4-1 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with six Universitario wins, two Melgar victories and two draws.

Liga 1 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
2 Universitario logo Universitario 8 5 3 0 13 5 8 13:5 18
10 Melgar logo Melgar 9 2 4 3 9 11 -2 9:11 10
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Melgar vs Universitario Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Melgar vs Universitario betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Universitario can swerve defeat in this Liga 1 encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at 1.89. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Liga 1 form guide and stats also help the team at jeetwin24.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Melgar vs Universitario league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Universitario in 13 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Universitario in 17 of their last 20 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Universitario in 14 of their last 17 games on the road.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 8 of their last 10 games against Universitario.

La U +0.25 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Correct Score Prediction

Melgar Melgar logo 0 - 1 Universitario logo Universitario

There’s the option to wager on Universitario to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of 6.75 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Diego Churín To Score

Diego Churín (Universitario) is available to be on the scoresheet at 4.90. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Universitario +0.25
Total Goals Under 2.5
Anytime Goalscorer Diego Churín

A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Universitario to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, no more than two goals to be registered combined with Diego Churín (Universitario) to score.

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Melgar vs Universitario Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Think Melgar Most Likely to Win

With an approximate 44% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their 2.25 betting odds for Melgar triumphing in this Liga 1 encounter. Universitario are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at 3.30.

Should you want to back Melgar to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is 1.57 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Universitario have been chalked up at 2.23.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land 1.70 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result
Half-Time Result
Double Chance
Draw No Bet
Asian Handicap
Total Goals
Both Teams to Score

Johnny Vidales Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Favourite Johnny Vidales is available at 4.80 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals
Johnny Vidales (Melgar)
Alex Valera (Universitario)
José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)
Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)
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Team Stats
Melgar logo Melgar League Stats
Universitario logo Universitario League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Top Scorers & Assists
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Melgar vs Universitario Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Melgar vs La U before making your bets. Get the latest confirmed Liga 1 lineups along with current injury news.

Previous Melgar Lineups

25 Aug Liga 1
ADT 2-2 Melgar
18 Aug Liga 1
Melgar 2-1 Ayacucho
11 Aug Liga 1
Sporting Cristal 1-0 Melgar
06 Aug Liga 1
Melgar 1-1 Juan Pablo II
02 Aug Liga 1
Alianza Atlético 0-0 Melgar
28 Jul Liga 1
Melgar 0-2 Cusco

Previous Universitario Lineups

25 Aug Liga 1
Universitario 0-0 Alianza Lima
22 Aug Copa Libertadores
Palmeiras 0-0 Universitario
18 Aug Liga 1
Sport Huancayo 1-1 Universitario
15 Aug Copa Libertadores
Universitario 0-4 Palmeiras
10 Aug Liga 1
Universitario 1-0 Sport Boys
06 Aug Liga 1
Alianza UDH 0-2 Universitario
Peru FlagLiga 1 Table
Liga 1 Clausura Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Cusco 7 6 1 0 11:3 19
2 Universitario 8 5 3 0 13:5 18
3 Deportivo Garcilaso 9 4 5 0 14:8 17
4 Sporting Cristal 8 4 3 1 15:5 15
5 Cienciano 8 3 3 2 12:7 12
6 Alianza Lima 8 3 3 2 10:9 12
7 Los Chankas 7 4 0 3 11:14 12
8 Comerciantes 8 3 2 3 10:10 11
9 Atlético Grau 8 3 1 4 11:11 10
10 Melgar 9 2 4 3 9:11 10
11 ADT 8 3 1 4 8:12 10
12 Alianza UDH 9 3 1 5 9:15 10
13 Juan Pablo II 7 2 3 2 7:8 9
14 Sport Huancayo 9 2 3 4 11:14 9
15 Alianza Atlético 7 1 4 2 3:3 7
16 Ayacucho 8 2 1 5 6:10 7
17 Sport Boys 9 1 2 6 4:12 5
18 UTC 7 0 2 5 5:12 2
19 Binacional 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Sporting Cristal 5 3 2 0 11:2 11
2 Universitario 4 3 1 0 7:2 10
3 ADT 5 3 1 1 7:6 10
4 Deportivo Garcilaso 5 2 3 0 8:4 9
5 Cusco 3 3 0 0 6:2 9
6 Los Chankas 3 3 0 0 8:5 9
7 Cienciano 4 2 2 0 7:3 8
8 Sport Huancayo 4 2 1 1 10:5 7
9 Atlético Grau 4 2 1 1 6:3 7
10 Alianza Lima 4 1 2 1 7:6 5
11 Comerciantes 4 1 2 1 4:3 5
12 Alianza Atlético 4 1 2 1 2:1 5
13 Juan Pablo II 3 1 1 1 4:2 4
14 Melgar 4 1 1 2 4:6 4
15 Sport Boys 4 1 0 3 1:4 3
16 Alianza UDH 4 1 0 3 3:8 3
17 UTC 4 0 1 3 2:5 1
18 Ayacucho 4 0 1 3 1:4 1
19 Binacional 0 0 0 0 0:0 0