FBC Melgar vs Sporting Cristal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 23 July

FBC Melgar

W W W D W

2nd place in Autumn

1 - 1

23/07/2023 16:30

Sporting Cristal

W D L W L

4th place in Autumn

Peru Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for FBC Melgar vs Sporting Cristal on 23 July 2023 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full FBC Melgar vs Sporting Cristal preview before placing your bet.

FBC Melgar are currently 2nd with 38 points after 18 matches.
Sporting Cristal sit 4th with 36 points from 18 matches.
Head-to-head history favors Sporting Cristal, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. FBC Melgar have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

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

STANDINGS UP TO 23/07/2023

Autumn	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Universitario De Deportes	39	18	11	6	1	28	8	20
02 FBC Melgar	38	18	11	5	2	31	13	18
03 Alianza Lima	37	18	10	7	1	18	6	12
04 Sporting Cristal	36	18	10	6	2	31	13	18
05 AD Tarma	34	18	9	7	2	21	13	8
06 Sport Huancayo	29	18	8	5	5	22	14	8
07 Univ.Cesar Vallejo	24	18	7	3	8	25	19	6
08 Deportivo Garcilaso	24	18	7	6	5	24	20	4
09 Cienciano	24	18	6	6	6	21	20	1
10 Sport Boys	23	18	6	5	7	15	23	-8
11 UTC Cajamarca	19	18	3	10	5	21	23	-2
12 Cusco FC	18	18	4	6	8	18	23	-5
13 Carlos Manucci	17	17	4	5	8	16	22	-6
14 EM Deportivo Binacional	17	18	5	2	11	25	34	-9
15 Deportivo Union Comercio	17	18	4	5	9	18	32	-14
16 Academia Deportiva Cantolao	17	18	5	2	11	12	26	-14
17 Alianza Atletico Sullana	16	18	4	4	10	14	25	-11
18 Atletico Grau	15	17	3	6	8	17	27	-10
19 Deportivo Municipal	12	16	4	0	12	17	33	-16

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Alianza Lima	42	18	14	0	4	37	16	21
02 Sporting Cristal	35	18	9	8	1	33	18	15
03 Universitario De Deportes	34	18	11	1	6	29	14	15
04 Cusco FC	32	18	10	2	6	24	22	2
05 Sport Huancayo	27	18	8	3	7	30	25	5
06 Univ.Cesar Vallejo	27	18	7	6	5	25	23	2
07 Carlos Manucci	27	18	8	3	7	17	18	-1
08 Deportivo Garcilaso	25	18	6	7	5	32	27	5
09 FBC Melgar	25	18	6	7	5	24	22	2
10 Deportivo Municipal	24	18	7	3	8	19	21	-2
11 Cienciano	24	18	7	3	8	23	28	-5
12 Atletico Grau	23	18	6	5	7	31	21	10
13 Alianza Atletico Sullana	23	18	6	5	7	32	33	-1
14 AD Tarma	21	18	5	6	7	23	23	0
15 UTC Cajamarca	21	18	5	6	7	16	22	-6
16 Deportivo Union Comercio	19	18	5	4	9	24	40	-16
17 EM Deportivo Binacional	18	18	5	3	10	28	34	-6
18 Sport Boys	18	18	5	3	10	13	26	-13
19 Academia Deportiva Cantolao	9	18	2	3	13	9	36	-27

Head To Head

17/02/2023 17:00

Sporting Cristal

1 - 0

FBC Melgar

PER D1

06/11/2022 16:00

Sporting Cristal

0 - 2

FBC Melgar

PER D1

02/11/2022 16:00

FBC Melgar

2 - 0

Sporting Cristal

PER D1

17/07/2022 16:30

FBC Melgar

0 - 1

Sporting Cristal

PER D1

13/02/2022 14:15

Sporting Cristal

2 - 2

FBC Melgar

PER D1

27/08/2021 14:15

FBC Melgar

0 - 1

Sporting Cristal

PER D1

FBC Melgar

33%

Draw

17%

Sporting Cristal

50%

FBC Melgar Last 6 matches

17/07/2023 16:00

Deportivo Municipal 0 - 1 FBC Melgar PER D1

07/07/2023 16:00

FBC Melgar 3 - 0 Atletico Grau PER D1

01/07/2023 19:00

Deportivo Garcilaso 2 - 2 FBC Melgar PER D1

27/06/2023 20:00

Olimpia Asuncion 4 - 1 FBC Melgar CON CLA

22/06/2023 19:00

FBC Melgar 4 - 0 AD Tarma PER D1

10/06/2023 19:00

FBC Melgar 2 - 1 EM Deportivo Binacional PER D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sporting Cristal

19/07/2023 20:00

Club Sport Emelec 0 - 0 Sporting Cristal CON CSA

15/07/2023 16:15

Sporting Cristal 3 - 2 Carlos Manucci PER D1

12/07/2023 20:00

Sporting Cristal 0 - 1 Club Sport Emelec CON CSA

08/07/2023 20:00

Alianza Lima 0 - 0 Sporting Cristal PER D1

02/07/2023 14:00

Sporting Cristal 3 - 0 Deportivo Union Comercio PER D1

27/06/2023 20:00

Fluminense RJ 1 - 1 Sporting Cristal CON CLA

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

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

FBC Melgar

Sporting Cristal

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.72

Scored

Avg. per game

1.28

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.28

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 18 home matches

YesNo

13 (72%)5 (28%)

In last 18 home matches

NoYes

14 (78%)4 (22%)

FBC Melgar

Recent matches

Sporting Cristal

Under /Over

(89%)16 2(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)14 4(22%)

Under /Over

(39%)7 11(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

Under /Over

(50%)9 9(50%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(44%)8 10(56%)

/Yes

(56%)10 8(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(39%)7 11(61%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

FBC Melgar

Sporting Cristal

Shots

FBC Melgar

Total shots

12.61 avg / game

Blocked

18 total

Avg. 2.25

Sporting Cristal

Total shots

15.94 avg / game

Blocked

31 total

Avg. 3.44

FBC Melgar Pass Sporting Cristal

Total passes

5924

Avg. 348 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

60%

Total passes

7316

Avg. 430 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

61%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

FBC Melgar

Played games

Sporting Cristal

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

0.61

4.39

Corners

121

6.72

10.61

191

Throw-ins

113

6.28

2.00

Offsides

2.67

1.28

GK saves

2.39

FBC Melgar

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting Cristal

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.72

2.78

0.11

0.28

9.78

176

Fouls

274

15.22

9.67

174

Tackles

260

14.44

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the FBC Melgar vs Sporting Cristal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for FBC Melgar vs Sporting Cristal on 23 July 2023 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 Sporting Cristal 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 Sporting Cristal'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 Sporting Cristal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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