FBC Melgar vs Cusco Prediction: Multiple goals is worth considered

FBC Melgar will play host to Cusco at Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi Stadium as part of the opening match of the Peru Liga 1 Apertura Round 1 encounter. On their home turf, the home team will be hoping to earn a victory, while the away squad will be hoping to avoid suffering a defeat while they are away from their court. The following table will serve as a guide for positioning your bets.

FBC Melgar drew in their two most recent matches against Bolivar in the international friendly club competition and Alianza Lima. Nevertheless, they emerged triumphant in their encounters with Binacional, Carlos Mannucci, and Union Comercio. In these games, they have netted a total of eight goals while allowing four goals against them. Given that they will be competing in the first match of the Apertura tournament on their own turf, they will strive to get a victory.

Cusco has shown inconsistency in their previous five meetings, experiencing defeats in three matches against Dep. Municipal, Sport Boys, and Cesar Vallejo. Additionally, they managed to secure a draw in one match against U. de Deportes. Nevertheless, they emerged triumphant in their encounter with Sporting Cristal. Throughout these encounters, they have netted a total of seven goals while allowing their opponents to score nine. Given their participation in the inaugural game, they will want to achieve a victory away from home.

Both teams have consistently scored against each other in their last five matchups, with three of those matches seeing both teams score more than two goals. Nevertheless, the two teams drew in three matches, with Cusco becoming victorious in two matches, while FBC Melgar was unable to secure a win in any.

Both sides will prioritise earning significant points in the opening round. Given their determination to win, we anticipate both teams to score, with the possibility of surpassing two goals. However, the visiting club has been consistently victorious in their previous encounters. As the game is being played on their home turf, the home team will strive to secure a win in the first half, fueled by the support of their fans.