Melgar vs Universitario Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 19 Apr 2026

Liga 1 Betting Preview: Melgar vs Universitario

Melgar meet Universitario, with kick-off set for 18:15 on Sunday 19 April.

We believe that Melgar 0.0 could be the way forward against Universitario. The Asian Handicap odds of -143 makes plenty of appeal, with our stake refunded if the home team only manage to draw.

Melgar won their last game 3-1. This was an away victory against Sport Boys.

Universitario won their previous Liga 1 game, beating Alianza Lima at home. It was a 1-0 triumph.

Five days ago, Universitario were defeated 2-0 at home by Coquimbo Unido in the Copa Libertadores.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Universitario have triumphed in the last two clashes against Melgar. The most recent triumph saw them win 2-1 away after a 4-1 home success. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen six Universitario wins, two Melgar victories and two draws.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Universitario	9	5	3	1	12	7	5	12:7	18
6	Melgar	10	4	2	4	16	14	2	16:14	14

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Melgar vs Universitario Prediction & Betting Tips

This expert Melgar vs Universitario betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score tip, player prop suggestions and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Melgar are going to win, consider backing them at -143 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this Liga 1 clash.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Liga 1 team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Melgar vs Universitario league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Melgar in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Universitario in any of their last 5 games on the road.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 58.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Melgar 2 - 1 Universitario

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Melgar to win 2-1. The odds of +650 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Johnny Vidales To Score +240

Johnny Vidales (Melgar) is available to find the net at +240. 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 Johnny Vidales Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+475

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Melgar vs Universitario 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.

You can get betting odds of +148 for Melgar winning this Liga 1 clash and the bookies have Universitario available at +195. If you want to back the draw, it’s on offer at +205.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Melgar are +210 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Universitario are +265 and the draw is priced at +106.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -135.

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Full-Time Result

1

+148

X

+205

2

+195

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+106

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-294

12

-313

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-143

2

-100

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+104

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-192

Over 2.5

+133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-135

Alex Valera is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +475. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+230

Anytime

+475

Johnny Vidales (Melgar)

First

+240

Anytime

+475

Pablo Erustes (Melgar)

First

+245

Anytime

+500

Bernardo Cuesta (Melgar)

First

+275

Anytime

+525

Lisandro Alzugaray (Universitario)

First

+280

Anytime

+600

José Rivera (Universitario)

First

+295

Anytime

+600

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Nicolás Figueroa (Melgar)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)

First

+325

Anytime

+650

Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+460

Anytime

+1000

Martín Pérez Guedes (Universitario)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Abraham Aguinaga (Melgar)

First

+500

Anytime

+950

Jhamir D'Arrigo (Melgar)

First

+500

Anytime

+950

Gian García (Melgar)

First

+510

Anytime

+1000

Bryan Reyna (Universitario)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Miguel (Universitario)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Cesar Adriano Doy (Melgar)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Andersson Pumacajia (Melgar)

First

+700

Anytime

+1300

Jose Carabali (Universitario)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Juan Luis Muñoz (Melgar)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Nelson Cabanillas (Melgar)

First

+800

Anytime

+1500

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Melgar vs Universitario Lineups & Team News

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