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 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We Predict a Tight Affair

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.

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Melgar 1-0 Victors When Teams Met Last

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
5	Cusco	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	2:0	3
7	Melgar	1	1	0	0	2	1	1	2:1	3

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Melgar vs Cusco Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Melgar vs Cusco betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

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.

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Key Melgar vs Cusco league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Cusco in 10 consecutive games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Cusco in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Cusco in 12 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 7 of their last 10 games against Cusco.

Cusco +0.75 Probability

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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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Melgar 1 - 1 Cusco

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +575 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Melgar vs Cusco 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

With a 64% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Melgar are favourites to prosper in this Liga 1 encounter and they’re available at -175 with the bookies. Cusco are the +475 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 +110 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Cusco at +450. The draw is the third option at +130.

There’s the opportunity to secure -111 when it comes to Over and Under 2.5 Goals. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

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Full-Time Result

1

-175

X

+275

2

+475

Half-Time Result

1

+110

X

+130

2

+450

Double Chance

1X

-699

12

-400

X2

+130

Draw No Bet

1

-450

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

+102.5

2 Hcp +1

-129

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-111

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-125

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

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.

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)

First

+190

Anytime

+440

Facundo Callejo (Cusco)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)

First

+205

Anytime

+480

Percy Liza (Melgar)

First

+205

Anytime

+480

Gregorio Rodríguez (Melgar)

First

+230

Anytime

+510

Mariano Barreda (Melgar)

First

+240

Anytime

+540

Emilio Saba (Melgar)

First

+245

Anytime

+550

Kenji Cabrera (Melgar)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Tomas Martinez (Melgar)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Juan Tévez (Cusco)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Gian García (Melgar)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Pierre Da Silva (Cusco)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Alexis Arias (Melgar)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Santiago Gálvez (Cusco)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Nicolás Silva (Cusco)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Cesar Adriano Doy (Melgar)

First

+440

Anytime

+950

Andersson Pumacajia (Melgar)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Lucas Colitto (Cusco)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Pier Barrios (Melgar)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Iván Colman (Cusco)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Nelson Cabanillas (Melgar)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Horacio Orzán (Melgar)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Julián Aquino (Cusco)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Alec Deneumostier (Melgar)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Walter Tandazo (Melgar)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

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.

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