FBC Melgar Arequipa
FBC Melgar Arequipa are in good form (W3, D1, L1) across their last 5 matches in all competitions.
Alianza Lima
- Alianza Lima are also in good form (W3, D2) in their last 5 games in all competitions.
- Alianza are unbeaten away from home in Liga 1 - Clausura 2026 with 2 draws from 2 trips (D2) and have scored 3 goals on their travels.
Head-to-Head
- Alianza Lima are top of the Liga 1 - Clausura 2026 table with 11 points after 5 games, just a point above FBC Melgar Arequipa in third with 10.
- The last head-to-head between these sides was Alianza's 3-1 win in the Liga 1 - Apertura at home five months ago.
- The head-to-head averages for this fixture are 0.5 goals per home game and 0.5 goals as a visiting team, which indicates a likely grinding affair.
Key Players
Players to watch:
- Alianza's Eryc Castillo is also on 5 goals in 5 matches and has been ruthless in front of goal as Los Íntimos have fired 8 goals in their last 5.
Betting Insights
- Melgar are slight favorites at 2.49, Alianza are available at 2.76, and the draw is priced at 3.18.
- The draw at 3.18 looks a solid bet in this game.
- Under 2.5 goals at 1.64 is a solid pick here as the odds give us a bit more than even money on a goal line that looks likely in this chess match.
Prediction
- This is likely to be a grinding affair on Sunday.
- We are going for the home side to squeeze this one out in what could be a cagey affair.
- Alianza Lima manager Pablo Guede has moulded his side into an adaptable and intense unit that is able to switch between different shapes, keeping their opponents under pressure.