FBC Melgar vs Sport Boys Prediction: Melgar Looking to Jump Few Spot in the Points Table

With the Peruvian Primera Division back in action, we have FBC Melgar taking on Sport Boys in the upcoming Matchday 17. The game is scheduled to be played at Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi in Arequipa. Going in the contest, Melgar has significantly improved its standing and has climbed to the 5th spot with 9 wins and 30 points. Sport Boys, on the other hand, stands 10th with 6 wins and 21 points. The last time these two sides played in June, FBC Melgar won 0-1. Though Sport Boys leads the head-to-head wins by 2 matches, Melgar will be the favorite to win tomorrow. 

After losing to Universidad Cesar Vallejo, FBC Melgar has managed to stay unbeaten in the contest. In its last game, Melgar managed to secure the game against Universitario de Deportes (1-1). Before that Melgar surprised Ayacucho FC with a 3-0 win. With 9 goals scored in the last 5 games played, Melgar averages about 1.9 goals per game. Moreover, Melgar has won the previous three matches against Sport Boys.

• Bernardo Cuesta
• Cristian Bordacahar
• Kenji Cabrera

In the ongoing Primera Division, Sport Boys has managed to produce an impactful performance; however, it is yet to stay consistent. Going in the game against Melgar, Sport Boys is coming off a defeat against Sporting Cristal (3-5). Before that, Boys managed to secure a draw against Carlos A. Mannucci (0-0). With just 6 goals scored in the last 5 games played, Sport Boys averages about 1.2 goals per game, which needs to be improved.

• Luis Alberto Ramirez
• Alexis Blanco

Going in the game, FBC Melgar will be the favorite to win and score over 2 goals. Sport Boys might manage to find the net once, taking the game down to the wire. Melgar can strike early and take the lead in the first half of the play.

• FBC Melgar to Win for 1.218
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.6
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2.248