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 2025. 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
9	UTC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
14	Melgar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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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

UTC Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -103 Watch Live Bet Now

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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 +550 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

+230

First

+480

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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 -125 favourites for this Liga 1 clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 56% likely to win. UTC are seen as the most unlikely winner at +320.

For those wanting an alternative, Melgar are +150 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with UTC being priced up at +400 and the draw is +110.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -138.

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Full-Time Result

1

+320

X

+250

2

-125

Half-Time Result

1

+400

X

+110

2

+150

Double Chance

1X

-105

12

-350

X2

-450

Draw No Bet

1

+200

2

-275

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-103

2 Hcp -0.5

-121

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-150

Over 2.5

+115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-100

No

-138

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is +205 available that José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +460.

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)

First

+205

Anytime

+460

Percy Liza (Melgar)

First

+230

Anytime

+480

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)

First

+230

Anytime

+480

Gregorio Rodríguez (Melgar)

First

+240

Anytime

+510

Mariano Barreda (Melgar)

First

+255

Anytime

+540

Emilio Saba (Melgar)

First

+265

Anytime

+550

Jarlín Quintero (UTC)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Kenji Cabrera (Melgar)

First

+330

Anytime

+650

Tomas Martinez (Melgar)

First

+330

Anytime

+650

Leonardo de la Cruz (UTC)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Geimer Balanta (UTC)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Gian García (Melgar)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Alexis Arias (Melgar)

First

+430

Anytime

+900

Andersson Pumacajia (Melgar)

First

+480

Anytime

+1000

Cesar Adriano Doy (Melgar)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Brandon Palacios (UTC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Andre Vasquez (UTC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Maycol Infante (UTC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Pier Barrios (Melgar)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Nelson Cabanillas (Melgar)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Freddy Oncoy (UTC)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Walter Tandazo (Melgar)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Horacio Orzán (Melgar)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Cristian Mejía (UTC)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Luis Álvarez (UTC)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

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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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