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Cienciano vs Melgar Prediction – Primera Division
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Here you will find the best prediction for CIENCIANO vs MELGAR for the Primera Division, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including their recent form and key statistics from the last games, to offer the best prediction for this encounter between Cienciano and Melgar.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Cienciano vs Melgar
The best prediction for Cienciano vs Melgar in the Primera Division is that both teams will score. This matchup promises to be dynamic, as both teams are under pressure for different reasons and need a favorable result. The home side is currently in good form offensively and is likely to take an attacking approach, while Melgar, although in a rough patch, tends to look for opportunities on the counter-attack. With these characteristics, we can expect a match full of chances for both teams.
The best prediction for Cienciano vs Melgar
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (live betting suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (suggestion for live, double or triple bet)
Both teams to score (risky bet)
Do both teams score? Yes
Match preview: Cienciano vs Melgar
Cienciano and Melgar will face off at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium in a key match of the 12th round of the Primera Division. The history of previous encounters at this venue shows a balanced record, with 2 draws and 1 win for each side in their last 4 meetings. However, in their most recent matchup at this stadium, on 25 August 2024, Cienciano claimed a 3-1 victory, with goals from Alejandro Junior Ramírez Zarate, Carlos John Garcés Acosta, and Rudy Palomino Jordan, while Cristian Ariel Bordachar found the net for Melgar. It is important to analyse each team’s home and away performance, as Cienciano has seen varied results in both settings.
Team analysis: Cienciano
Cienciano currently sits in 11th place, having accrued 13 points from 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses. In their penultimate match, they secured a 2-1 victory at home against Sport Huancayo. Recently, they also won away to Alianza Lima (0-1). This team tends to perform better at home, recording 9 wins, 3 draws, and 3 losses in their last 30 matches at their own ground, with 34 goals scored and only 14 conceded. By contrast, they have managed only 3 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses as visitors. In their last five home matches in the league, Cienciano has achieved 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, taking 7 points from a possible 15. Despite conceding goals in 8 of their last 10 matches, their attacking play has been consistent, scoring in 8 of those games.
Following their defeat at home to Alianza, Cienciano has shown a renewed spirit on the pitch, currently enjoying an unbeaten streak in the Apertura that includes two consecutive wins. To continue this momentum, they will need to deliver another impressive performance, especially at home against Melgar, who are struggling.
Team analysis: Melgar
Melgar is now in 3rd place, having earned 20 points from 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. In their penultimate match, they drew 1-1 with Los Chankas and followed that with another 1-1 draw against Merchants United. Melgar generally maintains decent performance away from home, with a recent record of 6 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses in their last 30 away matches. They arrive at this fixture after a home defeat to Lanús (0-1). In the league, Melgar has picked up 7 points in their last 4 matches, which include 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. Consistently, they have scored at least one goal in each of their last 10 league games, often taking the lead, having opened the scoring in 8 of those encounters.
With four games without a victory during this challenging period, Melgar must improve their focus as they navigate through various competitions, which is evident from their declining performance lately in the Apertura. They will need to exhibit greater efficiency in this upcoming away fixture against a Cienciano side riding high on two consecutive wins. Minimising errors will be crucial if they wish to secure a result.
The best prediction for Cienciano vs Melgar
Over 0.5 goal in the 1st half (live betting suggestion)
Over 1.5 goals (Live, double or triple bet suggestion)
Both teams to score (risky bet)
Do both teams score? Yes
