UTC vs Melgar Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 23 Oct 2026

UTC vs Melgar Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Melgar To Win @ -175

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We’re keen to secure odds of -175 for an away win when Melgar face UTC. There’s every chance that the visitors will have the edge and the Full-Time Result market offers plenty of value.

Read our in-depth UTC vs Melgar betting preview for our full evaluation of the main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

UTC vs Melgar Preview

UTC meet Melgar, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Friday 23 October.

UTC Cajamarca have suffered defeat in their last eight games. Most recently, a 1-0 scoreline occurred on the road against Club Cienciano.

Melgar won their previous game which was at home. It was a 4-2 triumph against Deportivo Garcilaso.

H2H: 2-0 Melgar Triumph in Previous Head-to-Head

Melgar have enjoyed five successive victories against UTC. In the last encounter, Melgar bagged a 2-0 win as the home side. The past 10 H2H matches have included six Melgar victories, two draws and two UTC wins.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Melgar	12	6	4	2	22	13	9	22:13	22
18	UTC	12	0	2	10	11	26	-15	11:26	2

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Main Match Prediction

Melgar look like a quality wager and we’re expecting them to land the honours. There is a price of -175 that they win this Liga 1 encounter and this selection looks like value.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• Melgar have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Melgar have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• UTC have lost their last 8 games.
• UTC have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
• UTC have lost 14 of their last 20 games.
• UTC have lost their last 5 games against Melgar.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest Liga 1 stats.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 63.7% prospect of winning. However, we have this number closer to 70% based on our in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

We would advise considering the Asian Handicap, Double Result and Result & Both Teams to Score markets if you’re looking to side with Melgar but require a bigger price.

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Correct Score Prediction

UTC 1 - 3 Melgar

Melgar can be backed at +700 to triumph by a 3-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Johnny Vidales To Score +125

Johnny Vidales (Melgar) is available to be among the goals at +125. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

Latest Johnny Vidales Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+125

First

+350

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UTC vs Melgar 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.

Melgar are the skinniest price to succeed in this Liga 1 clash, with the favourites afforded a 64% probability based on their -175 betting odds with the bookies. At +460, UTC are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

Taking Melgar -1 on the Asian Handicap means a full payout at -116 if they beat UTC by two or more goals. A one-goal victory would see your stake pushed which means a full refund.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. BTTS Yes is on offer at -137 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Liga 1 games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

+460

X

+295

2

-175

Half-Time Result

1

+420

X

+140

2

+107

Double Chance

1X

+125

12

-500

X2

-909

Draw No Bet

1

+295

2

-526

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-128

2 Hcp -1

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-103

Over 2.5

-139

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-137

No

-105

Favourite Johnny Vidales is priced at +350 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of +125.

Johnny Vidales (Melgar)

First

+350

Anytime

+125

Bernardo Cuesta (Melgar)

First

+360

Anytime

+148

Franco Zanelatto (Melgar)

First

+400

Anytime

+163

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)

First

+475

Anytime

+185

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)

First

+480

Anytime

+185

Nicolás Figueroa (Melgar)

First

+500

Anytime

+205

Abdiel Arroyo (UTC)

First

+750

Anytime

+325

Abraham Aguinaga (Melgar)

First

+750

Anytime

+330

Adolfo Muñoz (UTC)

First

+800

Anytime

+330

Marcos Portillo (Melgar)

First

+800

Anytime

+335

Gian García (Melgar)

First

+800

Anytime

+335

Marlon de Jesus (UTC)

First

+750

Anytime

+340

Matias Zegarra (Melgar)

First

+850

Anytime

+350

Jhamir D'Arrigo (Melgar)

First

+850

Anytime

+350

Andersson Pumacajia (Melgar)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Marcos Lliuya (UTC)

First

+950

Anytime

+410

Santiago Gálvez (UTC)

First

+1000

Anytime

+430

Cesar Adriano Doy (Melgar)

First

+1000

Anytime

+430

Kevin Andrés Minda (Melgar)

First

+1150

Anytime

+440

Jhosep Núñez (UTC)

First

+1100

Anytime

+480

Nelson Cabanillas (Melgar)

First

+1200

Anytime

+480

Juan Luis Muñoz (Melgar)

First

+1200

Anytime

+500

David Camacho (UTC)

First

+1200

Anytime

+510

Horacio Orzán (Melgar)

First

+1400

Anytime

+550

Walter Tandazo (Melgar)

First

+1300

Anytime

+600

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