Sport Boys vs Melgar Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 20 Oct 2025

Liga 1 Betting Preview: Sport Boys vs Melgar

Sport Boys host Melgar in this Peruvian Liga 1 clash, with kick-off set for 19:00 on Monday 20 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Low-Scoring Game On the Cards?

We can’t resist the opportunity to back Under 2.5 when Sport Boys go up against Melgar. The Total Goals market provides the opportunity to take a price of -147 and we anticipate a return here.

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Melgar Have Claimed 9 Wins in 10 on H2H

Sport Boys lost away from home in their last game. Alianza Lima won 3-1.

Melgar won their previous game, beating Alianza Universidad at home. It was a 2-1 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Melgar have nine straight victories against Boys. In their last encounter, Melgar delivered with a 2-1 home win. The previous 10 H2H matches have involved nine Melgar victories and just one triumph for Boys.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Melgar	14	5	6	3	20	14	6	20:14	21
15	Sport Boys	13	3	3	7	11	19	-8	11:19	12

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Sport Boys vs Melgar Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Sport Boys vs Melgar with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

After careful consideration, the betting odds of -147 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be the best bet. Neither side can set the stage alight and this Liga 1 wager looks to be a sound one.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest Liga 1 form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Sport Boys vs Melgar league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Boys games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 18 Boys games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Melgar games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Melgar games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Melgar games on the road.

Under 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Boys 1 - 1 Melgar

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 1-1 draw which is available at odds of +430. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez To Score +270

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar) is available at +270 to be on the scoresheet. It’s worth a gamble on him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.

Latest José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+575

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Sport Boys vs Melgar 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 Trading at Shorter Odds Than Boys

With the bookmakers affording them a 47% chance of winning, Melgar might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +112 when it comes to this Liga 1 encounter. The market suggests that Sport Boys are least likely to win at +240.

There are different betting angles when backing Melgar including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -125 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Boys.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -114 and No at -125.

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Full-Time Result

1

+240

X

+235

2

+112

Half-Time Result

1

+290

X

+115

2

+175

Double Chance

1X

-159

12

-357

X2

-370

Draw No Bet

1

+138

2

-192

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-106

2 Hcp -0.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-114

No

-125

Johnny Vidales Top of First Goalscorer List

Johnny Vidales is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Johnny Vidales (Melgar)

First

+175

Anytime

+400

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)

First

+270

Anytime

+575

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)

First

+275

Anytime

+575

Percy Liza (Melgar)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Gregorio Rodríguez (Melgar)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Mariano Barreda (Melgar)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Fabrizio Roca (Sport Boys)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Luciano Nequecaur (Sport Boys)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Luis Urruti (Sport Boys)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Carlos López Vanegas (Sport Boys)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Tomas Martinez (Melgar)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Gilmar Rodríguez (Sport Boys)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Emilio Saba (Sport Boys)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Axell Domínguez (Sport Boys)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Gian García (Melgar)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Jhamir D'Arrigo (Melgar)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Alexis Arias (Melgar)

First

+480

Anytime

+950

Fidel Martínez (Sport Boys)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Oslimg Mora (Sport Boys)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Andersson Pumacajia (Melgar)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Cesar Adriano Doy (Melgar)

First

+600

Anytime

+1150

Alejandro Altuna (Sport Boys)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Hernan Da Campo (Sport Boys)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Juan Carlos Gonzáles (Sport Boys)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Pier Barrios (Melgar)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

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Sport Boys vs Melgar Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Boys vs Melgar team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the confirmed lineups for Liga 1 plus the newest injury information.

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