UTC vs Melgar Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 19 Jul 2025

Liga 1 Betting Preview: UTC vs Melgar

UTC host Melgar in this Peruvian Liga 1 match, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Saturday 19 July. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Melgar Facing Tough Test vs UTC

By backing UTC +0.5 at -103, we are essentially betting on the home team to avoid defeat. We think that this can be achieved against Melgar, with the stats backing up this Asian Handicap prediction.

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Melgar Won When They Last Played UTC

UTC Cajamarca faced Alianza Lima at home when last in action. It was a 0-0 draw.

Melgar drew away from home in their previous game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Deportivo Binacional.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Melgar have enjoyed three successive victories against UTC. In their last clash, it was a 3-0 home win for Melgar. The previous 10 H2H matches have included four wins for Melgar, three victories for UTC along with three draws.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	Melgar	8	2	3	3	8	10	-2	8:10	9
18	UTC	7	0	2	5	5	12	-7	5:12	2

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UTC vs Melgar Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for UTC vs Melgar with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

UTC +0.5 could be the best bet when they play this Liga 1 game. We’ll take odds of -103 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.

The latest injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key UTC vs Melgar league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTC in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTC in 12 of their last 17 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTC in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 12 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTC in 6 of their last 10 games against Melgar.

UTC +0.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50.6% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UTC 1 - 1 Melgar

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +510 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cristian Bordacahar To Score +230

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar) can be backed at +230 to be among the goals. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.

Latest Cristian Bordacahar Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+255

First

+540

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UTC 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.

Bookies Have Melgar as Favourites

The bookies have Melgar as +104 favourites for this Liga 1 clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 49% likely to win. UTC are seen as the most unlikely winner at +250.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Melgar at -204 with a safety net or alternatively opt for UTC at +143.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

+250

X

+240

2

+104

Half-Time Result

1

+300

X

+110

2

+165

Double Chance

1X

-135

12

-333

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+143

2

-204

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-102

2 Hcp -0.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-122

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +240 available that José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +510.

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)

First

+240

Anytime

+510

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)

First

+255

Anytime

+540

Percy Liza (Melgar)

First

+255

Anytime

+540

Gregorio Rodríguez (Melgar)

First

+265

Anytime

+575

Jarlín Quintero (UTC)

First

+290

Anytime

+575

Mariano Barreda (Melgar)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Emilio Saba (Melgar)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Leonardo de la Cruz (UTC)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Tomas Martinez (Melgar)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Kenji Cabrera (Melgar)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Geimer Balanta (UTC)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Gian García (Melgar)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Brandon Palacios (UTC)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Alexis Arias (Melgar)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Andre Vasquez (UTC)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Cesar Adriano Doy (Melgar)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Maycol Infante (UTC)

First

+540

Anytime

+1050

Andersson Pumacajia (Melgar)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Pier Barrios (Melgar)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Freddy Oncoy (UTC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Luis Álvarez (UTC)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Cristian Mejía (UTC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Nelson Cabanillas (Melgar)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Walter Tandazo (Melgar)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Alec Deneumostier (Melgar)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Horacio Orzán (Melgar)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Diego Rodríguez (Melgar)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Alejandro Ramos (Melgar)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Leonel Gonzalez (Melgar)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Matías Lazo (Melgar)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

UTC vs Melgar Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the UTC vs Melgar team news before wagering. Stay in the know with the confirmed Liga 1 lineups and up-to-date injury news.

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