Match Info

Liga 1 - Clausura - Round 1

Date: 17 July 2026, Friday

Location: Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (Cusco)

Where to Watch on TV:


Peru	Liga 1 Max, Movistar Deportes
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	Cienciano		FBC Melgar

	1	X	2
	1.95	3.40	3.60	Watch
	1.95	3.25	3.30
	1.96	3.55	3.60	Watch
	2.04	3.50	3.64
	1.95	3.53	3.75	Watch
	2.01	3.25	3.65
	1.98	3.45	3.65	Watch
	1.95	3.30	3.40
Avarage Now (Initially)	1.97 ↓ (2.13)	3.4 ↓ (3.48)	3.57 ↑ (3.18)

The most likely Over/Under: 2.50

The best margin for this event is 5.1%, offered by

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Current Win Probability

Cienciano
46.9%

Draw
27.2%

FBC Melgar
25.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)

43.8%

26.8%

29.4%

Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

Cienciano has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.1%)

FBC Melgar has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.5%)

Cienciano - FBC Melgar Predictions

Expected Score (Market Odds): 2:1

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Lineups

Starting Lineups
31. Espinoza Gomes I. (G) 13. Nunez C. 4. Amondarain M. 3. Becerra K. 7. Souza Espana C. 5. Arias Fierro S. D. 88. Barreto G. 16. Martinich M. 10. Hohberg A. 11. Bandiera N. 21. Garces C. (C)	21. Cabezudo J. (G) 33. Lazo M. 23. Escobar J. 3. Gonzalez L. 27. Cabanillas N. 25. Minda K. 24. Tandazo W. 7. Bordacahar C. 10. Quagliata N. 45. Zegarra M. 9. Cuesta B. (C)
Substitutes
26. Aguilar R. 8. Aguirre G. 22. Cabello C. 14. Cavero S. 1. Falcon G. (G) 18. La Torre D. 29. Robles A. 19. Succar M. 27. Yovera A.	12. Caceda C. (G) 16. Caceres J. 80. D'Arrigo J. 5. Deneumostier A. 14. Gamero Y. 8. Guzman L. 90. Jesus Alcantar 26. Portillo M. 11. Vidales J.
Coaches
Melgarejo H.	Rondelli M.

Key Events of the Match

1st Half (1 - 1)
6', Bandiera N. ↓, Robles A. ↑,
11', Quagliata N. 🟨,
22', 1 - 0, Hohberg A. ⚽, Barreto G. (A),
28', Hohberg A. 🟥,
36', 1 - 1, Quagliata N. (Penalty Awarded),
2nd Half (0 - 2)
59', Robles A. ↓, Cabello C. ↑,
61', Bordacahar C. 🟨,
61', Cabanillas N. ↓, Vidales J. ↑,
65', Becerra K. ↓, Aguilar R. ↑,
66', Garces C. ↓, Succar M. ↑,
75', Bordacahar C. ↓, Caceres J. ↑,
77', Tandazo W. 🟨,
80', 1 - 2, Caceres J. ⚽, Cuesta B. (A),
88', Cuesta B. ↓, Deneumostier A. ↑,
90', Zegarra M. ↓, D'Arrigo J. ↑,
90', Rondelli M. 🟥,
90+1', Gonzalez L. 🟨,
90+5', 1 - 3, Vidales J. ⚽, Lazo M. (A),
90+8', Martinich M. 🟨,

Preview

One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 3 and 5).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cienciano won 2.

Cienciano is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Cienciano may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Cienciano is a strong favorite.

There will not play in Melgar: Orzan H. (Injury) Portillo M. (Muscle Injury)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cienciano won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 13 matches, and goals 19:34. (average 1:1.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Cienciano won 4 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 17:14. (average 1.5:1.3).

Standings

Clausura

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
6	FBC Melgar	11	5	4	2	18:11	7	19
12	Cienciano	11	3	2	6	14:18	-4	11

Form

✺ - easy match; ✺ - difficult match;

- Cienciano
Peruvian Copa de la Liga
10.07.26	Cienciano - ADT Tarma	2:3 ✺
28.06.26	Cusco - Cienciano	1:2 ✺
21.06.26	Cienciano - Deportivo Garcilaso	2:1 ✺
13.06.26	Escuela Municipal Binacional - Cienciano	0:2 ✺
Peruvian Liga 1
31.05.26	Cienciano - Sporting Cristal	3:2 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 12.6 LWWWW
- FBC Melgar
Peruvian Copa de la Liga
29.06.26	FBC Melgar - Moquegua	0:0 ✺
12.06.26	Bentín Tacna Heroica - FBC Melgar	3:2 ✺
Peruvian Liga 1
31.05.26	FBC Melgar - Alianza Atlético	3:1 ✺
22.05.26	Juan Pablo II College - FBC Melgar	1:1 ✺
16.05.26	FBC Melgar - Sport Huancayo	4:1 ✺
Form Coefficient (based on results and difficulties of last matches) - 4.3 TLWTW

Latest Head to Head

Copa Sudamericana
05.03.26	Cienciano - FBC Melgar	2:1 penalties
Peruvian Liga 1
31.01.26	FBC Melgar - Cienciano	2:0
02.10.25	FBC Melgar - Cienciano	2:0
10.05.25	Cienciano - FBC Melgar	1:2
25.08.24	Cienciano - FBC Melgar	3:1
30.03.24	FBC Melgar - Cienciano	2:0
09.09.23	Cienciano - FBC Melgar	0:1

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