Melgar vs Universitario Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 14 Sep 2025

Liga 1 Betting Preview: Melgar vs Universitario

Melgar host Universitario in this Peruvian Liga 1 encounter, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Sunday 14 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

La U to Give Melgar a Hard Time

Universitario look a nice wager to topple Melgar and we can take them at -112 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.

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La U Beat Melgar in their Previous Meeting

Melgar drew away from home in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against ADT Tarma.

Universitario played Alianza Lima at home in their previous game. It was a 0-0 draw.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Universitario and Melgar saw the former triumph at home. It was a 4-1 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with six Universitario wins, two Melgar victories and two draws.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Universitario	7	4	3	0	11	4	7	11:4	15
9	Melgar	7	2	3	2	7	8	-1	7:8	9

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Melgar vs Universitario Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Melgar vs Universitario betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Universitario can swerve defeat in this Liga 1 encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at -112. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The Liga 1 form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Melgar vs Universitario league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Universitario in 13 consecutive games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Universitario in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Universitario in 14 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 8 of their last 10 games against Universitario.

La U +0.25 Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Universitario Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -112 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Melgar 0 - 1 Universitario

There’s the option to wager on Universitario to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Odds of +575 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Diego Churín To Score +390

Diego Churín (Universitario) is available to be on the scoresheet at +390. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Diego Churín Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+750

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Melgar vs Universitario 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.

Bookies Think Melgar Most Likely to Win

With an approximate 46% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their +116 betting odds for Melgar triumphing in this Liga 1 encounter. Universitario are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +245.

Should you want to back Melgar to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -200 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Universitario have been chalked up at +133.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -143 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+116

X

+215

2

+245

Half-Time Result

1

+190

X

-100

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-385

12

-333

X2

-167

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+133

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-120

2 Hcp +0.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-185

Over 2.5

+138

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-143

Johnny Vidales Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Favourite Johnny Vidales is available at +370 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Johnny Vidales (Melgar)

First

+180

Anytime

+370

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+270

Anytime

+550

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)

First

+275

Anytime

+550

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)

First

+295

Anytime

+600

Percy Liza (Melgar)

First

+310

Anytime

+600

Mariano Barreda (Melgar)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Gregorio Rodríguez (Melgar)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Diego Churín (Universitario)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+410

Anytime

+800

Tomas Martinez (Melgar)

First

+410

Anytime

+850

Gabriel Costa (Universitario)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Gian García (Melgar)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Jhamir D'Arrigo (Melgar)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Alexis Arias (Melgar)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+575

Anytime

+1000

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+600

Anytime

+1150

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Cesar Adriano Doy (Melgar)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Andersson Pumacajia (Melgar)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Pier Barrios (Melgar)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Sebastian Flores (Universitario)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

César Inga (Universitario)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

Horacio Orzán (Melgar)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Melgar vs Universitario Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Melgar vs La U before making your bets. Get the latest confirmed Liga 1 lineups along with current injury news.

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