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
5	Melgar	15	7	3	5	25	18	7	25:18	24
7	Cusco	15	6	3	6	18	23	-5	18:23	21

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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 +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.

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

Cusco Asian Hcp +0.75 @ +102.5 Bet Now

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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 +600 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cristian Bordacahar To Score +205

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.

Latest Cristian Bordacahar Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+480

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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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Full-Time Result

1

-156

X

+295

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+125

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-417

X2

+118

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-122

2 Hcp +0.75

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-112

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

Percy Liza (Melgar)

First

+205

Anytime

+480

Cristian Bordacahar (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

Diego Rodríguez (Melgar)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Eslyn Correa (Cusco)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Alejandro Ramos (Melgar)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Sebastián Zarabia (Cusco)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Aldair Fuentes (Cusco)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Melgar vs Cusco Lineups & Team News

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