Melgar vs Cienciano Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 02 Oct 2025

Liga 1 Betting Preview: Melgar vs Cienciano

Melgar host Cienciano in this Peruvian Liga 1 meeting, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Thursday 2 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Goals Should Be On the Cards

When Melgar clash with Cienciano, we are expecting a few goals to be notched. This has resulted in us betting the Over 2.5 selection on the Total Goals market, with the price of -147 standing out.

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7 Wins for Melgar in Last 10 H2H Matches

Melgar drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Comerciantes Unidos.

Club Cienciano won their previous game, beating Alianza Lima at home. It was a 2-1 triumph.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Melgar who were supreme when they last faced Cienciano, a 2-1 away victory was recorded. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in seven Melgar victories and one Cienciano win. There have also been two draws.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
7	Cienciano	10	4	3	3	16	13	3	16:13	15
9	Melgar	11	3	5	3	16	13	3	16:13	14

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Melgar vs Cienciano Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Melgar vs Cienciano betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

The two sides could be serving up goals and that means betting Over 2.5 when it comes to this Liga 1 game. We can get odds of -147 and we’re confident of landing a return with this wager.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Liga 1 form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Melgar vs Cienciano league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Melgar games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Cienciano games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cienciano games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Cienciano games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 59.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you’re expecting a high-scoring affair, you can get bigger odds by backing Over 3.5 Goals, with bettors needing four or more to be scored during the ninety minutes to secure a pay out.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Melgar 2 - 1 Cienciano

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Melgar to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +575 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Johnny Vidales To Score +135

Johnny Vidales (Melgar) can be wagered at +135 to find the net. Using all evidence, we are happy to back him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Johnny Vidales Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+125

First

+320

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Melgar vs Cienciano 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.

Melgar Favourites to Win According to Bookies

The latest Melgar odds are -154 which leads to them being favourites in this Liga 1 clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 61% prospect of securing a victory. Cienciano are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +360.

Melgar -0.75 are -125 against Cienciano on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -159.

When it comes to every Liga 1 match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-154

X

+300

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+140

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-476

X2

+107

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-125

2 Hcp +0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+115

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+110

Johnny Vidales is the First Goalscorer Favourite

There is +125 available that Johnny Vidales finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +320.

Johnny Vidales (Melgar)

First

+125

Anytime

+320

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)

First

+195

Anytime

+500

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)

First

+205

Anytime

+525

Percy Liza (Melgar)

First

+215

Anytime

+525

Mariano Barreda (Melgar)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Gregorio Rodríguez (Melgar)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Carlos Garcés (Cienciano)

First

+260

Anytime

+575

Tomas Martinez (Melgar)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Luis Benites (Cienciano)

First

+325

Anytime

+750

Alejandro Hohberg (Cienciano)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Juan Romagnoli (Cienciano)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Gian García (Melgar)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Alexis Arias (Melgar)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Osnar Noronha (Cienciano)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Beto Da Silva (Cienciano)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Jhamir D'Arrigo (Melgar)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Ray Sandoval (Cienciano)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Andersson Pumacajia (Melgar)

First

+475

Anytime

+1100

Cesar Adriano Doy (Melgar)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Alfredo Ramúa (Cienciano)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Christian Neira (Cienciano)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Pier Barrios (Melgar)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Nelson Cabanillas (Melgar)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Horacio Orzán (Melgar)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Alec Deneumostier (Melgar)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Melgar vs Cienciano Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Melgar vs Cienciano team news before placing your bets. Get the confirmed Liga 1 lineups and the most recent injury news from us.

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