Sport Boys
- Sport Boys (16th) have collected 8 points from their first 9 matches of the Liga 1 - Apertura.
- Sport Boys are unbeaten at home in the Liga 1 - Apertura, winning two and drawing two of their four games.
- In March 2026, Carlos Desio took over as Sport Boys coach and has quickly introduced a pragmatic approach to the team, making them a tough nut to crack.
- The team has been in mixed form with one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five.
- They have been solid at the back since the signings of experienced players, Carlos Zambrano and Miguel Trauco.
FBC Melgar Arequipa
- FBC Melgar Arequipa (11th) have 11 points from their nine games.
- FBC Melgar’s form has been poor with no wins in their last five (D2, L3).
- Melgar like to press, push the play into the opponents’ half and make the game happen collectively, they like to create turnovers and play a direct, high-tempo game to exploit them.
- They have conceded 8 goals in their four away matches (an average of 2 per game).
Head-to-Head
FBC Melgar Arequipa have won two of their last three away games against Sport Boys in Callao.
Key Players
- Luciano Nequecaur, Sport Boys’ forward, is the main threat with three goals in nine Liga 1 - Apertura matches, netting three of the team’s last five goals.
- Bernardo Cuesta is Melgar’s best player and although he has managed just three goals in the Apertura, he is always a threat.
Prediction
There should be goals, but the Boys have been the better side at home this season so we’re going for a home win and goals in this match.
