Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 February

Sporting Cristal

W D L W L

4th place in Autumn

1 - 0

17/02/2023 17:00

FBC Melgar

W W W D W

2nd place in Autumn

Peru Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar on 17 February 2023 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar preview before placing your bet.

Sporting Cristal will face FBC Melgar in Peru Primera Division on February 17, 2023 at 17:00.
Sporting Cristal are currently 4th with 36 points after 18 matches.
FBC Melgar sit 2nd with 38 points from 18 matches.

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 17/02/2023

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

Sporting Cristal Last 6 matches

23/07/2026 07:30

Sporting Cristal 0 - 0 Bragantino

Copa Sudamericana

18/07/2026 03:15

Sporting Cristal 1 - 0 Deportivo Garcilaso

Peru Liga 1

12/07/2026 03:30

Sporting Cristal 1 - 1 Bentin Tacna Heroica

Peru Copa de la Liga

28/06/2026 03:15

Sporting Cristal 2 - 0 Deportivo Union Comercio

Peru Copa de la Liga

22/06/2026 03:30

CD Estudiantil CNI 1 - 2 Sporting Cristal

Peru Copa de la Liga

14/06/2026 03:30

Comerciantes FC 1 - 1 Sporting Cristal

Peru Copa de la Liga

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches FBC Melgar

18/07/2026 08:00

Cienciano 1 - 3 FBC Melgar

Peru Liga 1

30/06/2026 01:00

FBC Melgar 0 - 0 UCV Moquegua

Peru Copa de la Liga

18/06/2026 05:00

Liga Dep. Universitaria Quito 1 - 1 FBC Melgar

International Club Friendly

13/06/2026 03:15

Bentin Tacna Heroica 3 - 2 FBC Melgar

Peru Cup

31/05/2026 23:00

FBC Melgar 3 - 1 Alianza Atletico Sullana

Peru Liga 1

23/05/2026 03:00

Juan Pablo II College 1 - 1 FBC Melgar

Peru Liga 1

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Peru Primera Division

Played games

Sporting Cristal

FBC Melgar

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.78

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.86

Scored

Avg. per game

1.53

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

30 (83%)6 (17%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

28 (78%)8 (22%)

Sporting Cristal

Recent matches

FBC Melgar

Under /Over

(75%)27 9(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)12 24(67%)

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(39%)14 22(61%)

/Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(50%)18 18(50%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Sporting Cristal

FBC Melgar

Shots

Sporting Cristal

Total shots

12.71 avg / game

Blocked

48 total

Avg. 2.82

FBC Melgar

Total shots

12.03 avg / game

Blocked

41 total

Avg. 2.28

Sporting Cristal Pass FBC Melgar

Total passes

13205

Avg. 388 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

12140

Avg. 357 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Sporting Cristal

Played games

FBC Melgar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.44

Clean sheets

0.36

5.33

192

Corners

147

4.08

7.19

259

Throw-ins

342

9.50

2.58

Offsides

1.81

2.44

GK saves

1.69

Sporting Cristal

DISCIPLINARY

FBC Melgar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.75

2.03

0.19

0.06

13.50

486

Fouls

370

10.28

13.08

471

Tackles

409

11.36

NEXT MATCHES

Juan Pablo II College

PER

08/08

Universitario De Deportes

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar on 17 February 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.

Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sporting Cristal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FBC Melgar'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 Sporting Cristal and FBC Melgar sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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