Come 04.04.2026, the Peru Primera División will light up as FBC Melgar takes on Cusco. With both teams closely matched, FBC Melgar slightly leads the predictions. Don’t miss our expert analysis and comprehensive match preview. Make sure to read our prediction before placing your bets!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sporting Cristal | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15/11 | 11 |
| 7 | FBC Melgar | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12/10 | 11 |
| 8 | Comerciantes Unidos | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12/12 | 11 |
| 9 | Alianza Atletico | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7/6 | 10 |
| 10 | Cusco | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9/9 | 10 |
| 11 | Juan Pablo II College | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13/20 | 10 |
Key Player Statistics: FBC Melgar vs Cusco
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x 3FBC Melgar vs Cusco Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | Cusco | 27.07.2025 | 0-2 |
| Primera División | Cusco | FBC Melgar | 15.02.2025 | 0-1 |
| Primera División | Cusco | FBC Melgar | 14.07.2024 | 0-3 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | Cusco | 27.01.2024 | 2-3 |
| Primera División | Cusco | FBC Melgar | 19.08.2023 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | Cusco | 01.04.2023 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | Cusco | 04.08.2021 | 2-2 |
| Primera División | Cusco | FBC Melgar | 23.10.2020 | 3-1 |
| Primera División | Cusco | FBC Melgar | 22.02.2020 | 3-1 |
| Copa Bicentenario | FBC Melgar | Cusco | 11.08.2019 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | ADT | FBC Melgar | 20.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | Atletico Grau | 15.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | Alianza Lima | FBC Melgar | 10.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Cienciano | FBC Melgar | 06.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | Club Deportivo Los Chankas | 28.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primera División | FC Cajamarca | FBC Melgar | 21.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | UCV Moquegua | 16.02.2026 | 4-0 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | FBC Melgar | 08.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | Cienciano | 01.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | FBC Melgar | Macara | 26.01.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | UCV Moquegua | Cusco | 21.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primera División | Cusco | Cienciano | 16.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primera División | Cusco | Deportivo Garcilaso | 08.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | Juan Pablo II College | Cusco | 01.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primera División | Cusco | Comerciantes Unidos | 23.02.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primera División | UTC Cajamarca | Cusco | 13.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | Cusco | Universitario | 08.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | Alianza Atletico | Cusco | 01.02.2026 | 1-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Always Ready | Cusco | 24.01.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | Cusco | Sporting Cristal | 15.12.2025 | 2-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FBC Melgar VS Cusco
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FBC Melgar vs Cusco
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: FBC Melgar vs Cusco
There's a fascinating subplot brewing in Arequipa that the mainstream narrative is completely missing. FBC Melgar host Cusco in what looks like a routine mid-table clash in the Peru Primera División. But dig beneath the surface, and this fixture tells a much more compelling story.
Here's what you need to watch for. That head-to-head record is genuinely eye-opening. Cusco have won three of the last ten meetings between these sides. However, look at the most recent encounters on Melgar's home turf, and a pattern emerges. Cusco grabbed a stunning 2-0 away win at Melgar earlier in this very season, back in July. That result should make even the most confident Melgar backer pause.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Melgar are comfortably the stronger side here. Yes, they sit seventh with 11 points from eight games, just one point ahead of Cusco in tenth. But Melgar's recent form is genuinely mixed. They've lost to Alianza Lima, FC Cajamarca, and Los Chankas in their last handful of league outings, conceding ten goals already this season.
Cusco arrive in surprisingly decent shape. F. Callejo leads their attack with four goals in eight matches, making him the most productive striker in this fixture by some distance. I'd be watching the Callejo vs. Melgar's backline matchup very closely. That's where this game could be decided.
Here's the surprising statistical insight. Both teams have identical defensive records this season, conceding exactly nine and ten goals respectively across eight games. Neither defence inspires confidence. The goals market looks extremely attractive here.
For betting-focused readers, the value is clear. Over 2.5 goals offers real appeal given both teams' defensive frailties and the attacking firepower on show. Cusco at 4.60 is genuinely tempting given their recent head-to-head form against Melgar. B. Cuesta scoring for the home side at any time also represents solid value at those odds.
My prediction? Melgar edge it 2-1, with Callejo grabbing one for Cusco and making the final stages nervy. Both teams to score looks almost certain.
This one has goals, drama, and genuine uncertainty written all over it. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Cáceda | Peru | 34 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 80 |
| C. Bordacahar | Argentina | 34 | Midfielder | 179 | 81 |
| J. Salas | Mexico | 32 | Midfielder | 177 | 65 |
| A. Ramos | Peru | 27 | Defender | 171 | 75 |
| A. Deneumostier | Peru | 26 | Defender | 182 | 74 |
| W. Tandazo | Peru | 25 | Midfielder | 166 | 58 |
| B. Cuesta | Argentina | 37 | Attacker | 171 | 76 |
| J. Vidales | Peru | 33 | Attacker | 180 | 74 |
| F. Zanelatto | Peru | 25 | Midfielder | 175 | 67 |
| N. Cabanillas | Peru | 26 | Defender | 171 | 76 |
| J. De Santis | Venezuela | 23 | Attacker | 190 cm | 83 kg |
| L. Guzmán | Argentina | 26 | Attacker | 173 | 64 |
| N. Quagliata | Uruguay | 26 | Midfielder | 170 | 62 |
| J. D´Arrigo | Peru | 26 | Midfielder | 168 | 63 |
| J. Cabezudo | Peru | 24 | Goalkeeper | 188 | 87 |
| J. Alcántar | Mexico | 22 | Defender | 190 | 82 |
| Y. Gamero | Peru | 24 | Midfielder | 174 | 71 |
| M. Lazo | Peru | 22 | Defender | 186 | 76 |
| P. Erustes | Argentina | 32 | Attacker | 175 cm | n/a |
| Matias Zegarra | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Díaz | Peru | 27 | Goalkeeper | 181 cm | 78 kg |
| A. Fuentes | Peru | 28 | Defender | 192 cm | 85 kg |
| C. Gamarra | Peru | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Á. Ampuero | Peru | 33 | Defender | 183 cm | 77 kg |
| M. Ruidías | Peru | 26 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 70 kg |
| O. Valenzuela | Peru | 25 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 73 kg |
| N. Silva | Argentina | 36 | Attacker | 163 cm | 58 kg |
| C. Diez | Peru | 29 | Midfielder | 176 cm | 71 kg |
| I. Colman | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | 173 cm | 68 kg |
| L. Colitto | Argentina | 31 | Attacker | 170 cm | 67 kg |
| F. Callejo | Argentina | 33 | Attacker | 170 cm | 67 kg |
| J. Manzaneda | Peru | 31 | Attacker | 181 cm | 72 kg |
| J. Tévez | Argentina | 38 | Attacker | 186 cm | 80 kg |
| G. Carabajal | Argentina | 35 | Midfielder | 178 | 75 |
| A. Vidal | Peru | 31 | Goalkeeper | 190 cm | 88 kg |
| J. Zevallos | Peru | 27 | Defender | 175 cm | 67 kg |
| G. Choi | Peru | 27 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Bolívar | Peru | 26 | Defender | 175 cm | 82 kg |
| M. Aucca | Peru | 27 | Midfielder | 168 cm | 63 kg |
| D. Soto | Peru | 24 | Midfielder | 171 cm | 69 kg |
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