FBC Melgar vs Cienciano Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – January 31

FBC Melgar

W W

2nd place in Clausura

2-0

31/01/2026 19:30

Cienciano

L L

13th place in Clausura

Peru Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FBC Melgar vs Cienciano on January 31, 2026 (kick-off: 19:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FBC Melgar vs Cienciano preview before placing for you.

FBC Melgar are currently 2nd with 7 points after 3 matches.
Cienciano sit 13th with 3 points from 3 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: FBC Melgar to win with probability 56%.
Head-to-head history favors FBC Melgar, who have won 5 of the last 6 meetings. Cienciano have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

19:30

2026-01-31

FBC Melgar vs Cienciano - Prediction & Odds

FBC Melgar

Cienciano

2026-01-31 19:30

STANDINGS UP TO 31/01/2026

Clausura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alianza Lima	7	3	2	1	0	7	4	3
02 FBC Melgar	7	3	2	1	0	5	2	3
03 Cusco FC	6	3	2	0	1	9	4	5
04 Sport Huancayo	6	3	2	0	1	5	2	3
05 Sporting Cristal	6	3	2	0	1	4	2	2
06 Sport Boys	6	3	2	0	1	3	1	2
07 Deportivo Garcilaso	6	3	2	0	1	3	2	1
08 Los Chankas	6	3	2	0	1	5	5	0
09 Universitario De Deportes	6	3	2	0	1	4	4	0
10 Juan Pablo II College	4	3	1	1	1	4	4	0
11 UCV Moquegua	3	3	0	3	0	2	2	0
12 Atletico Grau	3	3	1	0	2	3	4	-1
13 Cienciano	3	3	1	0	2	3	5	-2
14 Alianza Atletico Sullana	3	3	1	0	2	5	8	-3
15 Comerciantes Unidos	2	3	0	2	1	6	7	-1
16 FC Cajamarca	1	3	0	1	2	3	6	-3
17 UTC Cajamarca	1	3	0	1	2	2	7	-5
18 AD Tarma	0	3	0	0	3	1	5	-4

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alianza Lima	40	17	12	4	1	30	8	22
02 Los Chankas	34	17	10	4	3	25	21	4
03 Cienciano	33	17	10	3	4	34	22	12
04 Universitario De Deportes	29	17	8	5	4	24	15	9
05 FBC Melgar	28	17	8	4	5	29	20	9
06 Cusco FC	27	17	8	3	6	21	24	-3
07 Deportivo Garcilaso	26	17	7	5	5	21	18	3
08 Alianza Atletico Sullana	21	17	5	6	6	20	18	2
09 Comerciantes Unidos	21	17	5	6	6	18	20	-2
10 AD Tarma	20	17	5	5	7	22	21	1
11 Sport Boys	20	17	5	5	7	15	19	-4
12 Sporting Cristal	19	17	5	4	8	28	30	-2
13 UTC Cajamarca	18	17	4	6	7	21	26	-5
14 UCV Moquegua	18	17	5	3	9	17	24	-7
15 FC Cajamarca	17	17	4	5	8	23	28	-5
16 Atletico Grau	16	17	4	4	9	12	18	-6
17 Sport Huancayo	16	17	4	4	9	21	31	-10
18 Juan Pablo II College	16	17	4	4	9	22	40	-18

Head To Head

02/10/2025 20:30

FBC Melgar

2 - 0

Cienciano

PER L1

10/05/2025 22:00

Cienciano

1 - 2

FBC Melgar

PER L1

25/08/2024 21:00

Cienciano

3 - 1

FBC Melgar

PER L1

30/03/2024 17:45

FBC Melgar

2 - 0

Cienciano

PER L1

09/09/2023 20:00

Cienciano

0 - 1

FBC Melgar

PER L1

14/04/2023 20:00

FBC Melgar

1 - 0

Cienciano

PER L1

FBC Melgar

83%

Draw

Cienciano

17%

FBC Melgar Last 6 matches

25/01/2026 19:00

FBC Melgar 2 - 1 Macara INT CF

20/01/2026 11:00

Universitario De Deportes 3 - 1 FBC Melgar INT CF

17/01/2026 15:30

FBC Melgar 2 - 0 UCV Moquegua INT CF

31/10/2025 21:00

Alianza Lima 2 - 2 FBC Melgar PER L1

26/10/2025 19:00

FBC Melgar 2 - 0 Sport Huancayo PER L1

20/10/2025 19:00

Sport Boys 1 - 0 FBC Melgar PER L1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Cienciano

25/01/2026 18:00

Cienciano 1 - 1 Bolivar INT CF

23/11/2025 16:00

Cienciano 2 - 1 Ayacucho Futbol Club PER L1

07/11/2025 16:15

Sporting Cristal 2 - 1 Cienciano PER L1

02/11/2025 19:00

Cienciano 2 - 1 Juan Pablo II College PER L1

25/10/2025 16:15

Alianza Atletico Sullana 0 - 1 Cienciano PER L1

18/10/2025 19:00

Cienciano 1 - 2 Cusco FC PER L1

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Peru Primera Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

182

Avg. per game

0.71

Conceded

115

Avg. per game

0.45

Scored

149

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

138

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 258 matches

YesNo

134 (52%)124 (48%)

In last 258 matches

NoYes

107 (45%)130 (55%)

FBC Melgar

Recent matches

Cienciano

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(51%)23 22(49%)

/Yes

(67%)30 15(33%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FBC Melgar

Cienciano

Shots

FBC Melgar

Total shots

12.54 avg / game

Blocked

372 total

Avg. 3.05

Cienciano

Total shots

12.26 avg / game

Blocked

388 total

Avg. 2.94

FBC Melgar Pass Cienciano

Total passes

76594

Avg. 375 / game

Accurate

81%

Ball possession

55%

Total passes

58314

Avg. 314 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FBC Melgar

258

Played games

Cienciano

237

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.27

5.27

1360

Corners

1134

4.78

5.47

1412

Throw-ins

1398

5.90

1.98

510

Offsides

414

1.75

2.04

526

GK saves

537

2.27

FBC Melgar

DISCIPLINARY

Cienciano

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.05

529

551

2.32

0.17

0.15

10.53

2717

Fouls

2582

10.89

9.79

2525

Tackles

2152

9.08

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How We Build the FBC Melgar vs Cienciano Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FBC Melgar vs Cienciano on 31 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Peru Primera Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

FBC Melgar vs Cienciano Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess FBC Melgar's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Cienciano's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Peru Primera Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Peru Primera Division standings and the Peru Primera Division form table to understand exactly where FBC Melgar and Cienciano sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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