FBC Melgar vs Sport Boys Prediction: Both Teams Struggling in the Competition

In the upcoming rescheduled fixture of the Peruvian Primera Division, Matchday 6, FBC Melgar will face Sport Boys at the Estadio Monumental de la UNSA Huancayo in Arequipa. According to the current table standings, Melgar is in 16th place with just 2 wins and 12 points, while Sport Boys is in 18th place with 2 wins and 8 points from 12 matches played. The last time these two sides played was in October 2022, and FBC Melgar won 3-0. In the last 5 matches played between the two, Melgar has won four, and Sport Boys has won just once.

FBC Melgar - Coming off a Draw Against Union Comercio (DLWDL)

Heading in the matchup against Sport Boys, Melgar is coming off a draw against Union Comercio (1-1), in which Bernardo Cuesta scored the opening goal in the 69th minute with an assist from Jhamir D’Arrigo. Melgar has drawn two and won just one of their last five matches played. Melgar has scored 11 goals, averaging 2.20 goals per game, but they have only played one match at home in the last five and managed to win convincingly (5-0) against Academia Cantolao. With just 2 wins in their last 15 matches played, Melgar will be looking to refresh themselves and win the upcoming matchup at home.

Expected Opening Lineup for FBC Melgar

Carlos Cáceda; Matias Lazo, Alec Deneumostier, Leonel Galeano, Sebastian Cavero; Jean Pierre Archimbaud, Horacio Orzan, Tomás Martínez; Cristian Bordacahar, Bernardo Cuesta, Luis Iberico.

Sport Boys - Has Lost Four of the Last Five Matches Played (LLDLL)

Sport Boys is coming off a thrashing defeat against Universidad Cesar Vallejo (2-0), in which Roca, Mero, Sanchez, and Rios failed to make an impact. With the most number of defeats in the ongoing season, Sport Boys is likely to struggle in the upcoming matchup as well. Sport Boys has scored just 1 goal in the last five matches played, averaging 0.20 goals per game. Their defense has conceded 10 goals in the last five matches, averaging 2.00 goals per game. Therefore, Sport Boys will have to reinforce their defense and back their attackers to score and take the lead early in the contest.

Expected Opening Lineup for Sport Boys

Álvaro Villete; Eduardo Uribe, Werner Schuler, Oliver Benítez, Cristian Carbajal; Juan Morales, Jesus Barco; Jorge Rios, Edison Mero, Kevin Sanchez; Fabrizio Rock.

Expert Betting Tips

Melgar carries a poor form this season compared to previous seasons. However, for the upcoming matchup, Melgar will be starting as favorites, having won their last four matches against Sport Boys. The match total is likely to be under 2.5 goals, and only Sport Boys to score. The final scoreline is expected to be 2-0 at the end of 90 minutes of play.

• Both Teams to Score - No for 1.50
• Correct Score 2-0 for 4.5
• Total Under 2.5 for 2.216