Our Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar Prediction: 2-1
Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar in the Peru Liga 1 is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 10, 2025. Our forecast points to a 2-1 home win, but considering both teams’ recent scoring patterns, BTTS is a highly likely outcome.
This Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sporting Cristal's Last Match – Alianza Lima vs Sporting Cristal
Determined to maintain their recent success, Sporting Cristal must win following their 1-0 Peru Liga 1 victory against FBC Melgar on August 10. In that match, Sporting Cristal had 79% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Alianza Lima | 49% | 5 (1) | 1.17 | 64 |
Sporting Cristal | 51% | 5 (2) | 0.25 | 29 |
FBC Melgar's Last Match – FBC Melgar vs Juan Pablo II College
FBC Melgar will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 Peru Liga 1 loss to Sporting Cristal on August 10. In that match, FBC Melgar saw 21% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FBC Melgar | 69% | 13 (5) | 1.33 | 80 |
Juan Pablo II College | 31% | 5 (2) | 0.16 | 20 |
Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting Cristal | FBC Melgar | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 0.76 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting Cristal are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while FBC Melgar average 0.9 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.



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