FBC Melgar vs Cesar Vallejo Prediction: Melgar Looking Favorites for Winning

In the upcoming fixture of the Peruvian Primera Division, Matchday 8, FBC Melgar will face Cesar Vallejo at the Estadio Monumental de la UNSA in Arequipa. According to the current table standings, Cesar Vallejo is in 9th place with 6 wins and 23 points, while Melgar has 5 wins and 21 points. The two teams last played against each other in September 2022, with Cesar Vallejo winning 3-2. Out of the last five matches between the two teams, Cesar Vallejo has won twice, while Melgar has only been successful once. Read on to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Moving forward in the contest, FBC Melgar is coming off a thrilling win against Carlos A. Mannucci (1-2), with goals from Alec Deneumostier in the 87th minute and Kenhi Cabrera in the 90th minute. Jean Archimbaud provided a timely assist in extra time, securing an important victory for his team. In the last five matches across all competitions, Melgar has achieved three wins and two losses. A win in the upcoming matchup will give Melgar a shift in momentum. Regarding scoring, Melgar has produced 8 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.60 goals per game. In comparison, Melgar has conceded 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. In the last four matches, Melgar has won twice and lost twice. Therefore, maintaining momentum at home will be crucial for the home side.

Cesar Vallejo is coming off a narrow defeat against Botafogo (2-3), with goals from Palacios in the 65th minute and Montani in the 78th minute. Despite being three goals down in the first half, Cesar Vallejo managed to score twice in the second half in an attempt to level the score. With 3 losses, 1 draw, and 1 win in the last five matches, Cesar Vallejo will look to strike a balance against Melgar. In the last three away matches, Cesar Vallejo has struggled, experiencing 2 defeats and a draw. In terms of overall scoring average, Cesar Vallejo has produced 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game, and has conceded 10 goals, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Hence, their conceding average is double their scoring average in the last five matches. Universidad Cesar Vallejo has had limited impact players, which may explain their struggles this season.

Moving forward in the contest, Cesar Vallejo will start under pressure, having failed to win in their last three away fixtures. In terms of scoring, Melgar has a better average than Cesar Vallejo. Therefore, I am backing the home side to win and score at least 2 goals. The match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring. Palacios is likely to score at least one goal during regular time.

• FBC Melgar to Win for 1.50
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.78
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.92