FBC Melgar vs Universitario de Deportes predictions, Apr 19, 2026

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As FBC Melgar prepares to host Universitario de Deportes in this highly anticipated Liga 1 clash on April 19, 2026, both teams will be keen to bolster their standing in the league. FBC Melgar’s recent form has been challenging, securing just 1 victory in their last 5 outings. This may place additional pressure on them as they look to capitalize on home advantage.

On the other hand, Universitario de Deportes comes into this match with a slightly better record, having won 2 of their last 5 fixtures. Their recent form suggests an ability to find the back of the net, which could pose problems for Melgar’s defense. The betting odds reflect a competitive matchup, with near parity between home and away outcomes, pinpointing the unpredictability of the result.

Tactically, Melgar may focus on solidifying their defense while looking to exploit counter-attacking opportunities, whereas Universitario may seek to dominate possession and press forward aggressively to unsettle their hosts. With a probability of 36.2% for a home win and 35.3% for an away victory, the stage is set for a closely contested encounter where both sides have room to maneuver for victory.

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Melgar 38%

Draw 29.3%

Uni de Deportes 32.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.43	3.17	2.84
	2.52	3.2	2.75
	2.45	3.18	2.86
	2.45	3	2.8
	2.43	3.27	2.83

Latest Results

14.04.26 Sport Boys Association – FBC Melgar – 1:3 04.04.26 FBC Melgar – Cusco FC – 1:3 20.03.26 ADT Tarma – FBC Melgar – 1:1 15.03.26 FBC Melgar – Atlético Grau – 0:0 09.03.26 Alianza Lima – FBC Melgar – 3:1

14.04.26 Universitario de Deportes – Coquimbo Unido – 0:2 07.04.26 Deportes Tolima – Universitario de Deportes – 0:0 04.04.26 Universitario de Deportes – Alianza Lima – 1:0 21.03.26 Comerciantes Unidos – Universitario de Deportes – 0:0 14.03.26 Universitario de Deportes – UTC De Cajamarca – 2:0

Facts

One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 6 and 4).

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

The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.

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

The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Melgar won 7 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 27:28. (average 1.4:1.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Melgar won 6 matches, drew 1 match, lost 4 matches, and goals 19:13. (average 1.7:1.2).

Latest Head To Head

14.09.25 FBC Melgar – Universitario de Deportes – 1:2 13.04.25 Universitario de Deportes – FBC Melgar – 4:1 31.07.24 FBC Melgar – Universitario de Deportes – 1:0 17.02.24 Universitario de Deportes – FBC Melgar – 2:0 06.08.23 FBC Melgar – Universitario de Deportes – 0:1

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Los Chankas	9	7	2	0	18:10	8	23
2	Alianza Lima	10	7	2	1	13:5	8	23
3	Cienciano	9	6	1	2	22:12	10	19
4	U. de Deportes	9	5	3	1	12:7	5	18
5	Cajamarca	10	4	3	3	14:13	1	15
6	FBC Melgar	10	4	2	4	16:14	2	14
7	Cusco	9	4	1	4	12:10	2	13
8	Moquegua	10	4	1	5	11:15	-4	13
9	Juan Pablo II	10	4	1	5	15:24	-9	13
10	Comerciantes Unidos	9	3	3	3	13:13	0	12
11	Sporting Cristal	9	3	2	4	16:13	3	11
12	Alianza Atl	9	2	5	2	9:8	1	11
13	Deportivo Garcilaso	9	2	4	3	9:10	-1	10
14	Sport Huancayo	10	2	3	5	11:15	-4	9
15	AD Tarma	10	2	3	5	9:13	-4	9
16	Sport Boys	10	2	2	6	9:15	-6	8
17	Grau	9	1	4	4	5:10	-5	7
18	FC Cajamarca	9	1	2	6	10:17	-7	5

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