FBC Melgar vs Sport Huancayo Prediction: Can Melgar Be More Competitive at Home?

In the upcoming fixture of the Peruvian Primera Division, we expect a thriller the game to take place between the two most elite and competitive sides in the league. With many weeks of action to be witnessed, we might soon start witnessing upsets in the game. Going in the game, Melgar stands 9th with a win and three points from its two games so far. To the surprise of many, Sport Huancayo stands 14th with only one point. With FBC Melgar playing at home, we can expect it to win. 

Going in the game, FBC Melgar will look to get up to their standards and press the accelerator a bit. After losing to Sporting Cristal in the season’s second game, Melgar needs to regather themselves and concentrate on winning. Melgar leads the head-to-head stats against Sport Huancayo with 11 wins. If we talk about Melgar’s recent form, their goal-scoring average has been under par, as they scored just 3 goals in 5 games. 

• Johnny Vidales
• Bernardo Cuesta
• Alexis Arias

Sport Huancayo has certainly improved its game and overall progress. To the surprise of many, Sport Huancayo has only lost a game in its last five games played. In their last game, they managed to pull out a draw against Atletico Grau (1-1), courtesy of Rodrigo Javier’s brave play in the 80th minute. Sport Huancayo is almost averaging about 2 goals per game, which is quite amazing in the context of the game. 

• Rodrigo Javier
• Ronal Huaccha
• Carlos Ross

Going in the game, I will be backing the home side to win, keeping all stats aside. The game can also end in a draw if Sport Huancayo doesn’t give any chances to the home side. Total goals are expected to be under 2.5.

• FBC Melgar to Win for 1.65
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.8
• Correct Score 1-0 for 5.5