Primera División
Melgar vs Alianza Lima
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 21:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Estadio de la Universidad Nacional San Agustín
Melgar vs Alianza Lima Prediction & Stats - Primera División 2026
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Melgar vs Alianza Lima carries real history into this round of the Primera División.
The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at Estadio de la Universidad Nacional San Agustín, 21:30 (UK time).
Read the Melgar vs Alianza Lima prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Melgar vs Alianza Lima
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Melgar vs Alianza Lima call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Alianza Lima
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Melgar the side to beat, with roughly 40% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Primera División odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Melgar Preview
Melgar reach this fixture 22 match into their Primera División. Here is where El Dominó stand:
In this competition
11 won, 5 drawn, 6 lost
1.73 points per game
39 scored, at 1.77 a game
26 conceded, at 1.18 a game
El Dominó, season-wide
14 won, 6 drawn, 7 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Johnny Víctor Vidales Lature, 11 goals
Most assists: Nicolás Quagliata Platero, 8 assists
Recent results — Melgar
15/08/2026 16:30
09/08/2026 16:30
02/08/2026 16:30
25/07/2026 21:00
17/07/2026 21:00
Alianza Lima: how they are travelling
Alianza Lima come in 22 matches into their Primera División.
Here is what Alianza Lima have produced:
In this competition
15 won, 6 drawn, 1 lost
2.32 points per game
39 scored, at 1.77 a game
13 conceded, at 0.59 a game
Alianza Lima, season-wide
18 won, 8 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Erick Castillo, 14 goals
Most assists: Jairo David Vélez Cedeño, 5 assists
Recent results — Alianza Lima
15/08/2026 20:30
08/08/2026 21:00
01/08/2026 21:30
26/07/2026 16:30
19/07/2026 20:00
The head-to-head favours Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima have generally come out ahead of El Dominó in their recent meetings.
From 33 match(es):
Alianza Lima: 14 win(s)
Melgar: 9 win(s)
Drawn: 10
That trend is worth factoring into the Melgar vs Alianza Lima prediction.
Form comparison Melgar vs Alianza Lima
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Melgar
Peru - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
W
|
1.73 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
D
W
D
D
|
1.45 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 64% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.95 | 3.27 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.77 | 2.09 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 64% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 36% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 9% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.71 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.26 | 1.65 |
Away Team
Alianza Lima
Peru - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
D
|
2.32 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.82 |
| Away |
D
D
D
W
W
|
1.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 68% | 91% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 3.09 | 1.64 |
| Scored | 1.77 | 2.55 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 55% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 2.09 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.78 | 1.18 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
We expect few corners in Melgar vs Alianza Lima, as neither team has generated many this season.
We recommend betting on under 9.5 corners, meaning the match must have 9 or fewer total corners for the bet to win.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5
Melgar and Alianza Lima have shown a preference for defensive football this season, often avoiding risky attacks.
With both teams likely to play carefully, we see under 2.5 goals as the best value bet for this match.
Fixture information - Melgar vs Alianza Lima
Match: Melgar vs Alianza Lima
Competition: Primera División
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 21:30 (UK time)
Venue: Estadio de la Universidad Nacional San Agustín
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Stats
The statistics for Los Rojinegros vs Alianza Lima that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.66
League: 2.62
Both Teams to Score
59%
League: 56%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 72%
Over 2.5+
53%
League: 50%
Cards
4.32
League: 5.02
Corners
9.27
League: 8.51
Home Team
Melgar
Peru - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
D
W
W
|
1.73 |
| Home |
L
W
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
D
W
D
D
|
1.45 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 64% | 36% |
| Goals | 2.95 | 3.27 | 2.64 |
| Scored | 1.77 | 2.09 | 1.45 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1.18 | 1.18 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 64% | 73% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 36% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 9% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.71 | 1.29 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.26 | 1.65 |
Away Team
Alianza Lima
Peru - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
D
|
2.32 |
| Home |
W
W
W
W
W
|
2.82 |
| Away |
D
D
D
W
W
|
1.82 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 68% | 91% | 45% |
| Goals | 2.36 | 3.09 | 1.64 |
| Scored | 1.77 | 2.55 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.64 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 55% | 45% |
| Without Conceding | 45% | 45% | 45% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 0% | 18% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.61 | 2.09 | 1.12 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 0.78 | 1.18 |
Corners
9.27 / Match
+43% Corners / Match
Melgar received +43% more corners than Alianza Lima in the Primera División
6.46 / Match
Los Chankas
(3)
FC Cajamarca
(10)
UCV Moquegua
(5)
Sporting Cristal
(5)
Cienciano
(4)
Alianza Atlético
(5)
Juan Pablo II College
(4)(8)
UTC Cajamarca
(4)
Sport Boys
(8)
Alianza Atlético
(2)
Comerciantes Unidos
(11)
Sport Huancayo
(1)
FC Cajamarca
(3)
Los Chankas
Cards
2.27 / Match
+11% Cards / Match
Melgar received +11% more cards than Alianza Lima in the Primera División
2.05 / Match
Los Chankas
(1)
FC Cajamarca
(3)
UCV Moquegua
(0)
Sporting Cristal
(1)
Cienciano
(4)
Alianza Atlético
(1)
Juan Pablo II College
(1)(1)
UTC Cajamarca
(1)
Sport Boys
(2)
Alianza Atlético
(4)
Comerciantes Unidos
(4)
Sport Huancayo
(0)
FC Cajamarca
(0)
Los Chankas
Goals Scored
1.77 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1.77 / Match
Los Chankas
(3)
FC Cajamarca
(2)
UCV Moquegua
(0)
Sporting Cristal
(2)
Cienciano
(3)
Alianza Atlético
(3)
Juan Pablo II College
(1)(1)
UTC Cajamarca
(1)
Sport Boys
(3)
Alianza Atlético
(2)
Comerciantes Unidos
(2)
Sport Huancayo
(1)
FC Cajamarca
(3)
Los Chankas
Goals Conceded
1.18 / Match
+50%
Melgar condeded +50% more goals than Alianza Lima
0.59 / Match
Los Chankas
(0)
FC Cajamarca
(4)
UCV Moquegua
(0)
Sporting Cristal
(1)
Cienciano
(1)
Alianza Atlético
(1)
Juan Pablo II College
(1)(0)
UTC Cajamarca
(1)
Sport Boys
(1)
Alianza Atlético
(2)
Comerciantes Unidos
(1)
Sport Huancayo
(1)
FC Cajamarca
(0)
Los Chankas
Primera División Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alianza Lima
|
22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 39 | 13 | 26 | 51 | 2.32 |
| 2 |
Los Chankas
|
22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 30 | 1 | 41 | 1.86 |
| 3 |
Universitario
|
22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 32 | 22 | 10 | 39 | 1.77 |
| 4 |
Melgar
|
22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 39 | 26 | 13 | 38 | 1.73 |
| 5 |
Cienciano
|
22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 37 | 28 | 9 | 37 | 1.68 |
| 6 |
Deportivo Garcilaso
|
22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 36 | 1.64 |
| 7 |
Real Garcilaso
|
22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 33 | 31 | 2 | 36 | 1.64 |
| 8 |
Sporting Cristal
|
22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 37 | 34 | 3 | 29 | 1.32 |
| 9 |
Alianza Atlético
|
22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 28 | 1.27 |
| 10 |
Sport Boys
|
22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 22 | -2 | 28 | 1.27 |
| 11 |
Comerciantes Unidos
|
22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 26 | 1.18 |
| 12 |
Atlético Grau
|
22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 22 | -6 | 23 | 1.05 |
| 13 |
Sport Huancayo
|
22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 28 | 38 | -10 | 23 | 1.05 |
| 14 |
ADT
|
22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 25 | 28 | -3 | 22 | 1 |
| 15 |
UCV Moquegua
|
22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 29 | -9 | 22 | 1 |
| 16 |
FC Cajamarca
|
22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 32 | 39 | -7 | 21 | 0.95 |
| 17 |
Juan Pablo II College
|
22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 46 | -20 | 21 | 0.95 |
| 18 |
UTC Cajamarca
|
22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 35 | -11 | 20 | 0.91 |
Odds
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