Cienciano vs FBC Melgar predictions, Mar 05, 2026

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On March 5, 2026, Cienciano will host FBC Melgar in a crucial Copa Sudamericana matchup at their home ground. As both teams prepare for this encounter, their recent form highlights a marked disparity. Cienciano has secured only one victory in their last five matches, struggling to find consistency and form. In contrast, FBC Melgar is riding a wave of success, winning four of their last five outings, showcasing a potent attack and solid defensive organization.

Bookmakers have placed the odds at 3.06 for a home win and 2.36 for an away victory, reflecting FBC Melgar’s favorable form. The statistical model predicts a 30.8% chance of a Cienciano win, a 29% likelihood of a draw, and a 40.1% chance of FBC Melgar claiming all three points.

Cienciano will need to leverage their home advantage and rally their supporters to turn their fortunes around. Meanwhile, Melgar’s current momentum presents them as the favorites, with their tactical discipline and confidence likely to challenge the hosts. As both teams vie for crucial points, this matchup promises to be a competitive showdown, though outcomes remain uncertain.

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Cienciano 30.6%

Draw 29.6%

Melgar 39.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Copa Sudamericana FBC Melgar: 1.2% Cienciano: 0.6%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.98	3.05	2.38
	3.06	3.14	2.34	Watch and Bet
	3	3	2.3
	3.09	3.28	2.33

Latest Results

21.02.26 Cienciano – Alianza Atlético – 1:1 13.02.26 Universitario de Deportes – Cienciano – 2:1 08.02.26 Cienciano – Juan Pablo II College FC – 6:1 31.01.26 FBC Melgar – Cienciano – 2:0 25.01.26 Cienciano – Bolívar La Paz – 1:1

21.02.26 FC Cajamarca – FBC Melgar – 3:1 15.02.26 FBC Melgar – Deportivo Moquegua – 4:0 08.02.26 Sporting Cristal – FBC Melgar – 1:2 31.01.26 FBC Melgar – Cienciano – 2:0 25.01.26 FBC Melgar – Deportivo Macará – 2:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cienciano won 1.

Cienciano has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Melgar is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cienciano won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 17:35. (average 0.9:1.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Cienciano won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 15:15. (average 1.4:1.4).

Latest Head To Head

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

Standings

Draw

2026

Final

1	Nacional Asuncion	Recoleta
2	Sportivo Trinidense	Olimpia Asuncion
3	Alianza Atl.	Deportivo Garcilaso
4	Cienciano	FBC Melgar
5	Montevideo City	Defensor Sp.
6	Boston River	Racing Montevideo
7	Puerto Cabello	Monagas
8	Caracas	Metropolitanos
9	U. De Chile	Palestino
10	Cobresal	A. Italiano
11	Atl. Nacional	Millonarios
12	America De Cali	Bucaramanga
13	Independiente	Guabira
14	Blooming	SA Bulo Bulo
15	Dep. Cuenca	Libertad
16	Orense	Macara

Copa Sudamericana Outrights

1. River Plate: 5.42 (13.91%)

2. Atletico-MG: 6.33 (11.9%)

3. Racing Club: 7.5 (10.05%)

4. Sao Paulo: 7.67 (9.83%)

5. Santos: 10.83 (6.96%)

6. Gremio: 11.83 (6.37%)

7. Vasco: 16 (4.71%)

8. Atl. Nacional: 16 (4.71%)

9. San Lorenzo: 21.83 (3.45%)

10. Bragantino: 26 (2.9%)

11. Olimpia: 26 (2.9%)

12. U. De Chile: 28.5 (2.64%)

13. America De Cali: 47.5 (1.59%)

14. Olimpia Asuncion: 51 (1.48%)

15. Millonarios: 60.5 (1.25%)

16. FBC Melgar: 62.83 (1.2%)

17. Bucaramanga: 64.67 (1.17%)

18. Tigre: 91.17 (0.83%)

19. Palestino: 100.33 (0.75%)

20. Barracas Central: 108.67 (0.69%)

21. Nacional Asuncion: 110.2 (0.68%)

22. Deportivo Riestra: 121.17 (0.62%)

23. Cienciano: 125.33 (0.6%)

24. A. Italiano: 125.33 (0.6%)

25. Montevideo City: 129.5 (0.58%)

26. Racing Montevideo: 130.2 (0.58%)

27. Libertad: 150.2 (0.5%)

28. Cobresal: 150.33 (0.5%)

29. Defensor Sp.: 167 (0.45%)

30. Caracas: 167 (0.45%)

31. Dep. Cuenca: 167 (0.45%)

32. Boston River: 171.17 (0.44%)

33. Orense: 175.33 (0.43%)

34. Deportivo Garcilaso: 183.67 (0.41%)

35. Independiente: 192 (0.39%)

36. Macara: 192 (0.39%)

37. Sportivo Trinidense: 208.67 (0.36%)

38. Blooming: 230.2 (0.33%)

39. San Antonio Bulo Bulo: 230.2 (0.33%)

40. Monagas: 233.67 (0.32%)

41. Guabira: 233.67 (0.32%)

42. Alianza Atl.: 275.33 (0.27%)

43. Academia Puerto Cabello: 317 (0.24%)

44. Recoleta: 317 (0.24%)

45. Metropolitanos: 317 (0.24%)

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