Melgar vs Cusco Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 27 Jul 2025
Liga 1 Betting Preview: Melgar vs Cusco
Melgar host Cusco in this Peruvian Liga 1 match, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Sunday 27 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.
We’ll go for the underdogs Cusco at +0.75 for their clash against Melgar. Taking the Asian Handicap odds of +102.5 means that the stake is divided between +0.5 and +1 which looks like the best play.
Melgar triumphed in their last game. It was on the road where UTC Cajamarca were beaten 2-1.
Cusco won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 victory against Alianza Lima.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Melgar have beaten Cusco in their last two clashes, winning by 1-0 and 3-0 scorelines when visiting. The previous 10 H2H games have featured four Cusco wins, three draws and three Melgar victories.
| Liga 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Melgar |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 15 |  Cusco |
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1:3 | 1 |
Melgar vs Cusco Prediction & Betting Tips
We dive into the best Melgar vs Cusco betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.
Match Prediction
Cusco +0.75 could be the best way forward at odds of +102.5 in this Liga 1 encounter. We feel optimistic that the underdogs can punch above their weight and be tough to beat.
Sportsgambler.com has plenty of Liga 1 insights and that includes getting the team news immediately. The recent form will also help deliver our expert football predictions and we ensure that the most relevant stats are used to good effect.
Key Melgar vs Cusco league stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 49.4% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Cusco
One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar) is available to score at +205. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve loaded up a bet builder with the picks of Cusco on the Asian Handicap at +0.75, no more than two goals in total merged with BTTS Yes.
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Melgar vs Cusco 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 61% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Melgar are favourites to prosper in this Liga 1 encounter and they’re available at -156 with the bookies. Cusco are the +390 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.
There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Melgar at +123 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Cusco at +360. The draw is the third option at +125.
You’re able to bet on Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -127 for the BTTS Yes option.
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Those interested in José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez to find the net anytime can get +190, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +440.
- Liga 1: 14/02 2025 Cusco 0 Melgar 1
- Liga 1: 14/07 2024 Cusco 0 Melgar 3
- Liga 1: 27/01 2024 Melgar 2 Cusco 3
- Liga 1: 19/08 2023 Cusco 1 Melgar 1
- Liga 1: 01/04 2023 Melgar 1 Cusco 1
- Liga 1: 04/08 2021 Melgar 2 Cusco 2
- Liga 1: 23/10 2020 Cusco 3 Melgar 1
- Liga 1: 22/02 2020 Cusco 3 Melgar 1
- Liga 1: 24/08 2019 Melgar 2 Cusco 1
- Liga 1: 09/03 2019 Cusco 1 Melgar 0
Melgar League Stats
Cusco League Stats
- 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Melgar this season are Jhonny Vidales (13), Kenji Cabrera (6), Facundo Castro (5)
- Top Assistors for Melgar this season are Cristian Bordacahar (5), Nelson Cabanillas (3), Tomas Martinez (3)
Melgar vs Cusco Lineups & Team News
Check the Melgar vs Cusco team news before you place your bets. Receive the confirmed lineups for Liga 1 plus the newest injury updates.
Previous Melgar Lineups
Previous Cusco Lineups
Melgar Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Walter Ribonetto
Cusco Player Stats & Squad
Liga 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melgar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | UTC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Universitario | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Alianza Lima | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 6 | Los Chankas | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 7 | Sporting Cristal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 8 | Sport Huancayo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 9 | Comerciantes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 10 | Sport Boys | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 11 | Alianza Atlético | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 |
| 12 | Cienciano | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 3 |
| 13 | ADT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Cajamarca | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:6 | 2 |
| 15 | Cusco | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 16 | Atlético Grau | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 17 | Juan Pablo II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:11 | 1 |
| 18 | CD Moquegua | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melgar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Universitario | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | UTC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 4 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Comerciantes | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Sport Boys | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 7 | Alianza Atlético | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 8 | Cienciano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sport Huancayo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 10 | Alianza Lima | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 | Los Chankas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | ADT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Cajamarca | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Cusco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Atlético Grau | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Juan Pablo II | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 17 | CD Moquegua | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 18 | Sporting Cristal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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