FBC Melgar (home)
- FBC Melgar have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 4 Liga 1 - Apertura home games.
- They have allowed only 2 goals at home (average 0.50 per game).
- They are winless in their last 5 (D2, L3).
- The team likes to control possession and build from the back.
- Bernardo Cuesta has 3 goals in 8 Liga 1 - Apertura appearances.
Cusco FC (away)
- Cusco FC have won 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 Liga 1 - Apertura matches.
- They have won 1 and lost 3 of their 4 away games, scoring 3 goals on the road.
- Alejandro Orfila’s side play on the front foot with a high tempo and wide attacking runners.
- Facundo Callejo has 4 goals in 8 games (3 in his last 5).
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head record does not favor Melgar as they failed to win either of their last two home games against Cusco.
Key Players
- Bernardo Cuesta
- Main goal threat for Melgar.
- 3 goals in 8 Liga 1 - Apertura appearances.
- Facundo Callejo
- Hot form for Cusco.
- 4 goals in 8 games (3 in his last 5).
Betting Insights
- The value in the match result odds is on the home side at 1.67.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.85 and Both Teams to Score - No at 1.85 are highlighted as enticing options.
Prediction
- Melgar should have the discipline and home form to edge this one.
- Cusco will make it tight with their aggressive, wide style, so expect a close game.
