UTC vs Melgar Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 19 Jul 2025

Liga 1 Betting Preview: UTC vs Melgar

UTC host Melgar in this Peruvian Liga 1 match, with kick-off set for 02:00 on Sunday 20 July 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Melgar Facing Tough Test vs UTC

By backing UTC +0.5 at 1.98, we are essentially betting on the home team to avoid defeat. We think that this can be achieved against Melgar, with the stats backing up this Asian Handicap prediction.

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Melgar Won When They Last Played UTC

UTC Cajamarca faced Alianza Lima at home when last in action. It was a 0-0 draw.

Melgar drew away from home in their previous game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Deportivo Binacional.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Melgar have enjoyed three successive victories against UTC. In their last clash, it was a 3-0 home win for Melgar. The previous 10 H2H matches have included four wins for Melgar, three victories for UTC along with three draws.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
12	UTC	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
15	Melgar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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UTC vs Melgar Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for UTC vs Melgar with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

UTC +0.5 could be the best bet when they play this Liga 1 game. We’ll take odds of 1.98 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.

The latest injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key UTC vs Melgar league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTC in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTC in 12 of their last 17 games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTC in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Melgar in 12 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by UTC in 6 of their last 10 games against Melgar.

UTC +0.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50.6% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UTC 1 - 1 Melgar

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of 6.25 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cristian Bordacahar To Score 3.30

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar) can be backed at 3.30 to be among the goals. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.

Latest Cristian Bordacahar Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.55

First

6.40

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UTC vs Melgar Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have Melgar as Favourites

The bookies have Melgar as 2.00 favourites for this Liga 1 clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 50% likely to win. UTC are seen as the most unlikely winner at 3.50.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Melgar at 1.50 with a safety net or alternatively opt for UTC at 2.50.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

3.50

X

3.40

2

2.00

Half-Time Result

1

4.33

X

2.10

2

2.75

Double Chance

1X

1.80

12

1.30

X2

1.29

Draw No Bet

1

2.50

2

1.50

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

1.78

2 Hcp -0.5

2.03

Total Goals

Under 2.5

1.67

Over 2.5

2.15

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.91

No

1.80

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is 3.40 available that José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at 5.80.

José Ryu Yabiku Sánchez (Melgar)

First

5.80

Anytime

3.40

Cristian Bordacahar (Melgar)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.55

Gregorio Rodríguez (Melgar)

First

6.40

Anytime

3.65

Percy Liza (Melgar)

First

6.50

Anytime

3.65

Jarlín Quintero (UTC)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.90

Mariano Barreda (Melgar)

First

6.75

Anytime

3.90

Emilio Saba (Melgar)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.90

Kenji Cabrera (Melgar)

First

7.50

Anytime

4.40

Geimer Balanta (UTC)

First

8.00

Anytime

4.40

Leonardo de la Cruz (UTC)

First

8.50

Anytime

4.40

Tomas Martinez (Melgar)

First

8.00

Anytime

4.60

Gian García (Melgar)

First

10.50

Anytime

5.40

Brandon Palacios (UTC)

First

10.00

Anytime

5.60

Alexis Arias (Melgar)

First

11.00

Anytime

5.80

Maycol Infante (UTC)

First

12.00

Anytime

6.10

Andre Vasquez (UTC)

First

11.50

Anytime

6.40

Cesar Adriano Doy (Melgar)

First

11.50

Anytime

6.40

Andersson Pumacajia (Melgar)

First

13.00

Anytime

7.00

Pier Barrios (Melgar)

First

13.00

Anytime

7.00

Freddy Oncoy (UTC)

First

15.00

Anytime

7.50

Cristian Mejía (UTC)

First

14.00

Anytime

8.00

Nelson Cabanillas (Melgar)

First

15.00

Anytime

8.00

Luis Álvarez (UTC)

First

15.00

Anytime

8.00

Walter Tandazo (Melgar)

First

16.00

Anytime

8.50

Horacio Orzán (Melgar)

First

17.00

Anytime

8.50

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UTC vs Melgar Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the UTC vs Melgar team news before wagering. Stay in the know with the confirmed Liga 1 lineups and up-to-date injury news.

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