Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar Prediction: Can Sporting Cristal Deliver Something Unexceptional at Home?

In the upcoming fixture of the Peruvian Primera Division, Semi-final leg 2 of 2, Sporting Cristal will host FBC Melgar at the Estadio Nacional in Lima District. With Melgar leading the aggregate total by 2 goals, we can expect a thriller of a contest between the two sides. Going in the all-important leg 2, Sporting Cristal will be backing itself to win at home. However, the home support won't be sufficient to tackle the pressure exerted due to the aggregated score line. Sporting Cristal and FBC Melgar remain the most competitive teams in the ongoing Peruvian Primera Division. From 35 games played between the two, Sporting Cristal has won 12 and Melgar has been victorious in 14.

Sporting Cristal - Coming off an Unexpected Game Play (LWWLW)

After exhibiting quality display against Alianza Atletico (0-2) and Carlos A. Mannucci (4-0), Sporting Cristal lost to FBC Melgar away from home. In the previous game, Sporting Cristal relied on the 4-3-3 formation, with Escobar, Avila, and Grimaldo leading the attack. Going in the game, Sporting Cristal needs to improve its overall possession as Melgar dominated with 66% possession. Furthermore, Sporting Cristal didn’t click as a unit and managed to only win 5 corners.

Key Players for Sporting Cristal

• Diego Buonanotte
• Alejandro Hohberg
• Joffre Escobar

FBC Melgar - Have the Right Momentum to Win (WLLWD)

After losing two back to back games against Atletico Grau (2-1) and Alianza Atletico (0-1), it was an exceptional turnaround against Sporting Cristal. In the previous game, Luis Iberico was simply phenomenal with two back to back goals. FBC Melgar is likely to continue with the 4-3-3 formation and cement their chances for qualifying. From the very first minute of play, FBC Melgar will look to keep a balanced formation and react according to the situation.

Key Players for FBC Melgar

• Luis Iberico
• Bruno Portugal
• Quevedo

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, Sporting Cristal will be backing itself to score two back to back goals in the first half of play and take off a little bit of pressure from themselves. However, I will be supporting Melgar to win and keep a balanced defense.

• FBC Melgar to Win for 4.50
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.616
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.616