With their 5 point advantage in the league table, Melgar fans are hoping to see their team collect maximum points from this game against Academia Cantolao.
Melgar and Academia Cantolao should both be in good shape for this meeting, as there's been enough days for both of them to train and rest since their last matches.
Academia Cantolao have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 1000 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Melgar form and stats
Melgar have played 8 Primera Division games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 4-1-3 (wins-draws-losses). Melgar are very eager to stop a potential losing streak at Estadio de la UNSA, having lost their two previous games here.
A good away victory last time out for Melgar, who won 3-0 against César Vallejo (placed 15th). Before that game, the home loss against Sporting Cristal with the scoreline 2-3.
The Melgar fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 14 goals in 8 league matches. On the other hand, Melgar have conceded 9 goals.
Academia Cantolao form and stats
Academia Cantolao have only collected 7 points from their away games in the Primera Division, after 1-4-3 (8 played).
This game can not go any worse than the last one, a Primera Division home defeat versus Carlos Manucci with 0-1 on the scoreboard. It was a defeat before that one as the away game against Universidad San Martín wasn't a success with a 1-3 loss.
Academia Cantolao are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 12 times in 8 away games so far. The Academia Cantolao manager J. Araujo has some worries about the defense as 16 goals have been conceded in these travels.
Head 2 Head
Melgar and Academia Cantolao have met before this season: Academia Cantolao - Melgar 1-5. Last nine meetings between the teams: Melgar won 3, Academia Cantolao won 1 and 5 draws. 3 games with over 2,5 goals, 6 matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  B. Cuesta 26 goals |   S. La Torre 6 goals |  J. Vidales 5 goals |
Melgar missing players
Academia Cantolao missing players
| Melgar | Academia Cantolao | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 33 | 16 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 16 | 33 |
| 12 | 7 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | Drew | D | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | 5 | 2 | Lost | L | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 51 | 26 | 7 | Scored | S | 5 | 20 | 39 |
| 45 | 20 | 6 | Conceded | C | 10 | 20 | 43 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 60% | 81% | 85% |
| 85% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 60% | 69% | 70% |
| 55% | 62% | 60% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 44% | 52% |
| 27% | 25% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 60% | 31% | 24% |
| 18% | 12% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 12% | 9% |
| 64% | 62% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 62% | 55% |
| 21% | 25% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 40% | 31% | 33% |
| 15% | 12% | 20% | Failed to Score | F T | 40% | 25% | 27% |
| 6 | 7.4 | 5.4 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 5 | 4.3 | 4 |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5.8 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 9 |
- Melgar have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Melgar have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- Melgar haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 32 |
| 2 | Sporting Cristal | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 31 |
| 3 | Universitario | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 30 |
| 4 | Carlos Manucci | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 27 |
| 5 | Sport Huancayo | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 26 |
| 6 | Deportivo Binacional | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 25 |
| 7 | Sport Boys | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 24 |
| 8 | Universidad San Martín | 16 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 22 |
| 9 | Unión Comercio | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 21 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 13 | -1 | 22 |
| 10 | Melgar | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 21 |
| 11 | Real Garcilaso | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 21 |
| 12 | Ayacucho | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 14 | -4 | 21 |
| 13 | Alianza Universidad | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 17 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -8 | 19 |
| 14 | Academia Cantolao | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 16 | -5 | 16 |
| 15 | César Vallejo | 16 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | -5 | 15 |
| 16 | UTC Cajamarca | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | -8 | 14 |
| 17 | Deportivo Municipal | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -7 | 8 |
| 18 | Molinos El Pirata | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 29 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 19 | -20 | 6 |