Juan Pablo II vs Melgar Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 22 May 2026
Liga 1 Betting Preview: Juan Pablo II vs Melgar
Second-from-bottom Juan Pablo II take on fifth-placed Melgar, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Friday 22 May.
The Both Teams to Score market provides an opportunity to wager on BTTS Yes and we really like the -147 that’s available. We expect Juan Pablo II and Melgar to both find the net.
Juan Pablo II College have been defeated in three straight games. They were recently turned over 2-0 at home to Alianza Atlético.
Melgar won their previous game which was at home. It was a 4-1 triumph against Sport Huancayo.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Melgar hosted a 1-1 draw against Juan Pablo II in the last head-to-head.
| Liga 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  Melgar |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 20 | 9 | 29:20 | 28 |
| 18 |  Juan Pablo II |
17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 40 | -18 | 22:40 | 16 |
Juan Pablo II vs Melgar Prediction & Betting Tips
We cover the key Juan Pablo II vs Melgar betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
The BTTS Yes betting option really stands out at odds of -147. We think that this price is worth taking for this Liga 1 showdown, with the two teams capable of finding the net.
Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Liga 1 form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.
Key Juan Pablo II vs Melgar league stats:
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Melgar
We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Melgar to win 2-1. The odds of +550 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.
Player Prop Picks
Johnny Vidales (Melgar) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +188. We’ll have a play on this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include Yes on the BTTS market, Melgar to succeed accompanied by Johnny Vidales (Melgar) to score.
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Juan Pablo II 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.
With a roughly 53% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -112 betting odds for Melgar winning this Liga 1 clash. If you want to back the outsider, Juan Pablo II College are available at +290.
You can choose Melgar -0.5 or Juan Pablo II +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -120 and -118. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.
If you want to bet on the number of goals, you can get a similar price on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS Yes is available at -147 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
The top football betting sites cover Liga 1 matches in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.
Johnny Vidales is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +430. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +175.
Juan Pablo II League Stats
Melgar League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 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 1.20 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 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 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 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 Juan Pablo II this season are Martin Alaniz (4), Maximiliano Juambeltz (3), Paolo Fuentes (3)
- Top Assistors for Juan Pablo II this season are Martin Alaniz (5), Christian Cueva (2), Cristhian Tizon (1)
Juan Pablo II vs Melgar Lineups & Team News
Be prepared — check the Juan Pablo II vs Melgar team news before wagering. We’ll keep you informed with the confirmed Liga 1 lineups and current injury news.
Previous Juan Pablo II Lineups
Previous Melgar Lineups
Juan Pablo II Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Marcelo Zuleta
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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