UTC Cajamarca vs FBC Melgar: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 March

UTC Cajamarca

L W D D L

11th place in Autumn

0 - 0

18/03/2023 16:30

FBC Melgar

W W W D W

2nd place in Autumn

Peru Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for UTC Cajamarca vs FBC Melgar on 18 March 2023 (kick-off: 16:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full UTC Cajamarca vs FBC Melgar preview before placing your bet.

UTC Cajamarca are currently 11th with 19 points after 18 matches.
FBC Melgar sit 2nd with 38 points from 18 matches.
Head-to-head history favors UTC Cajamarca, 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 18/03/2023

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

29/07/2022 16:30

FBC Melgar

1 - 0

UTC Cajamarca

PER D1

04/03/2022 16:30

UTC Cajamarca

3 - 1

FBC Melgar

PER D1

17/08/2021 16:30

FBC Melgar

0 - 1

UTC Cajamarca

PER D1

15/04/2021 19:00

UTC Cajamarca

3 - 1

FBC Melgar

PER D1

28/02/2020 16:00

UTC Cajamarca

1 - 1

FBC Melgar

PER D1

17/08/2019 16:30

UTC Cajamarca

0 - 2

FBC Melgar

PER D1

UTC Cajamarca

50%

Draw

17%

FBC Melgar

33%

UTC Cajamarca Last 6 matches

05/03/2023 16:30

UTC Cajamarca 0 - 1 Alianza Lima PER D1

26/02/2023 14:00

Deportivo Union Comercio 1 - 0 UTC Cajamarca PER D1

22/02/2023 16:00

UTC Cajamarca 1 - 0 Academia Deportiva Cantolao PER D1

12/02/2023 11:59

Alianza Atletico Sullana 2 - 0 UTC Cajamarca PER D1

04/02/2023 16:30

UTC Cajamarca 3 - 0 Cienciano PER D1

08/01/2023 16:40

AD Tarma 0 - 2 UTC Cajamarca INT CF

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches FBC Melgar

05/03/2023 16:30

Universitario De Deportes 1 - 0 FBC Melgar PER D1

17/02/2023 17:00

Sporting Cristal 1 - 0 FBC Melgar PER D1

13/02/2023 16:00

FBC Melgar 0 - 2 Deportivo Municipal PER D1

04/02/2023 14:00

Atletico Grau 3 - 0 FBC Melgar PER D1

15/01/2023 16:40

FBC Melgar 0 - 1 Deportivo Pasto INT CF

12/11/2022 21:00

Alianza Lima 2 - 0 FBC Melgar PER D1

Win

Draw

Lost

100%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Peru Primera Division

Played games

Goals

Scored

248

Avg. per game

1.19

Conceded

303

Avg. per game

1.45

Scored

394

Avg. per game

1.53

Conceded

271

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 209 matches

YesNo

137 (66%)72 (34%)

In last 209 matches

NoYes

202 (79%)55 (21%)

UTC Cajamarca

Recent matches

FBC Melgar

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(29%)13 32(71%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(69%)31 14(31%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

UTC Cajamarca

FBC Melgar

Shots

UTC Cajamarca

Total shots

11.68 avg / game

Blocked

324 total

Avg. 2.92

FBC Melgar

Total shots

12.55 avg / game

Blocked

368 total

Avg. 3.04

UTC Cajamarca Pass FBC Melgar

Total passes

51797

Avg. 314 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

75964

Avg. 374 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

UTC Cajamarca

209

Played games

FBC Melgar

257

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.23

Clean sheets

0.36

4.95

1034

Corners

1355

5.27

5.57

1164

Throw-ins

1394

5.42

1.45

304

Offsides

509

1.98

2.90

606

GK saves

526

2.05

UTC Cajamarca

DISCIPLINARY

FBC Melgar

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.26

473

529

2.06

0.15

0.18

12.24

2559

Fouls

2707

10.53

9.11

1903

Tackles

2519

9.80

NEXT MATCHES

Universitario De Deportes

PER

09/05

Alianza Atletico Sullana

NEXT MATCHES

How We Build the UTC Cajamarca vs FBC Melgar Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for UTC Cajamarca vs FBC Melgar on 18 March 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.

UTC Cajamarca vs FBC Melgar Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess UTC Cajamarca'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 UTC Cajamarca and FBC Melgar sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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