Cienciano vs Melgar Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 17 Jul 2026
Cienciano vs Melgar Predictions
Cienciano are priced at -125 to secure a Full-Time Result victory and we think these odds are too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a win against Melgar and a nice potential return is on the cards.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Cienciano vs Melgar, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Cienciano vs Melgar Preview
Cienciano clash with Melgar, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Friday 17 July.
Club Cienciano secured a success at home in their last game, defeating Sporting Cristal 3-2.
Melgar secured a home victory in their previous game. A 3-1 win occurred against Alianza Atlético.
Melgar Have 7 Wins in Past 10 on H2H
Cienciano beat Melgar at home when the teams last met. It was a penalty shootout Copa Sudamericana win (1-1 after 90 mins). The previous 10 H2H games have featured seven Melgar wins, two draws and one Cienciano victory.
| Liga 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Cienciano |
17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 34:22 | 33 |
| 5 |  Melgar |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 29:20 | 28 |
Main Match Prediction
We’ll back Cienciano with a fair degree of confidence for this Liga 1 clash. This looks a value pick at -125 which means we can secure a healthy return if they’re able to win.
The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Liga 1 form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 55.6% chance of delivering a return. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
For bettors anticipating the net bulging at both ends along with Cienciano winning, then why not combine this pick with BTTS Yes and get yourself a bigger price as part of the deal.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Melgar
There are odds of +550 available that Cienciano land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Carlos Garcés (Cienciano) is available to find the net at +135. We’ll happily take the odds that he is able to score at least one goal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: Cienciano to triumph, more than two goals combined with Carlos Garcés (Cienciano) to find the net.
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Cienciano vs Melgar Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Cienciano are the -125 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 56% chance of winning this Liga 1 encounter according to the latest betting odds. Melgar are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +310.
Cienciano are -133 on the Asian Handicap -0.5 which is the same as a victory on the Full-Time Result. The alternative is to oppose the favourites and get the draw onside by going for Melgar +0.5 at -108 instead.
For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -156.
There are hundreds of markets when it comes to betting on the Liga 1 coupon and we recommend visiting the best betting sites to find the football wager that matches your view on the game.
Those interested in Carlos Garcés to find the net anytime are able to get +135. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +330.
- Copa Sudamericana: 06/03 2026 Cienciano 5 Melgar 4
- Liga 1: 01/02 2026 Melgar 2 Cienciano 0
- Liga 1: 03/10 2025 Melgar 2 Cienciano 0
- Liga 1: 11/05 2025 Cienciano 1 Melgar 2
- Liga 1: 26/08 2024 Cienciano 3 Melgar 1
- Liga 1: 30/03 2024 Melgar 2 Cienciano 0
- Liga 1: 10/09 2023 Cienciano 0 Melgar 1
- Liga 1: 15/04 2023 Melgar 1 Cienciano 0
- Liga 1: 17/09 2022 Cienciano 2 Melgar 2
- Liga 1: 30/04 2022 Melgar 1 Cienciano 0
Cienciano League Stats
Melgar League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Cienciano this season are Alejandro Hohberg (10), Carlos Garces (10), Neri Ricardo Bandiera (6)
- Top Assistors for Cienciano this season are Alejandro Hohberg (4), Cristian Souza (3), Carlos Garces (2)
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Cienciano vs Melgar Lineups & Team News
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Previous Cienciano Lineups
Previous Melgar Lineups
Cienciano Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Horacio Melgarejo
Melgar Player Stats & Squad
Liga 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 30:8 | 40 |
| 2 | Los Chankas | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 25:21 | 34 |
| 3 | Cienciano | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 34:22 | 33 |
| 4 | Universitario | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24:15 | 29 |
| 5 | Melgar | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 29:20 | 28 |
| 6 | Cusco | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 21:24 | 27 |
| 7 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 21:18 | 26 |
| 8 | Alianza Atlético | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20:18 | 21 |
| 9 | Comerciantes | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 18:20 | 21 |
| 10 | ADT | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22:21 | 20 |
| 11 | Sport Boys | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15:19 | 20 |
| 12 | Sporting Cristal | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 28:30 | 19 |
| 13 | UTC | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21:26 | 18 |
| 14 | CD Moquegua | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17:24 | 18 |
| 15 | FC Cajamarca | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23:28 | 17 |
| 16 | Atlético Grau | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12:18 | 16 |
| 17 | Sport Huancayo | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 21:31 | 16 |
| 18 | Juan Pablo II | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 22:40 | 16 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Pablo II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 2 | Alianza Atlético | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 3 | Alianza Lima | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 4 | ADT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 5 | Atlético Grau | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 6 | UTC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 | Cienciano | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 | CD Moquegua | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 | Comerciantes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 | Cusco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 | Melgar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 | FC Cajamarca | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 | Los Chankas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Sport Boys | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sport Huancayo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Sporting Cristal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Universitario | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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