This could be an interesting match as Melgar have their presumed home advantage while Alianza Universidad are ahead 2 points in the Primera Division table.
Melgar and Alianza Universidad 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.
It's quite the trip for Alianza Universidad when visiting Melgar as the cities are 1300 kilometers apart.
Melgar form and stats
Melgar have played 4 games at their own stadium so far this season, resulting in 2-1-1 (wins-draws-losses). Hopes of three in a row are alive for Melgar after consecutive victories at their own ground.The home team returns to venue after sharing the points with Unión Comercio on their last time out; the Primera Division game ended 1-1. A Copa Libertadores defeat was the result before that one, 0-2 away at San Lorenzo.
A decent goal production from Melgar in their home games so far, with 6 goals from 4 matches. Defensively it’s touch-and-go for the home team as 6 goals have been conceded.
Alianza Universidad form and stats
The visitors are W0-D3-L1 on the road this term. Visiting Alianza Universidad has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.The supporters enjoyed Alianza Universidad's previous game versus Carlos Manucci, a Primera Division 3-0 win played at home. Before that, Alianza Universidad travelled to Universidad San Martín and returned home with a draw after the game finished 1-1.
The visitors have scored 3 goals from 4 away games, an average of less than one per game. 4 goals have been conceded by Alianza Universidad in these games.
Head 2 Head
Melgar-Alianza Universidad H2H statistics last ten meetings regardless of arena: Melgar 2 wins, Alianza Universidad 6 wins, 2 draws.Top Goalscorers
  B. Cuesta 5 goals |  J. Vidales 2 goals |   J. Conde 2 goals |
Melgar missing players
Alianza Universidad missing players
| Melgar | Alianza Universidad | |||
| Total | Home | Statistic | Away | Total |
| 9 | 4 | Played | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | 6 | Scored | 3 | 9 |
| 11 | 6 | Conceded | 4 | 5 |
| 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 75% | 67% |
| 78% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 75% | 56% |
| 33% | 75% | Over 2.5 | 25% | 33% |
| 11% | 25% | Over 3.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 0% | 0% |
| 56% | 75% | Both teams to score | 75% | 44% |
| 11% | 0% | Clean Sheet | 25% | 56% |
| 33% | 25% | Failed To Score | 25% | 33% |
| 5.2 | 7.5 | Corners For (avg) | 3.8 | 3.6 |
| 4 | 3 | Corners Against (avg) | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| 3.3 | 3 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| 2 | 1 | Red Cards (total) | 1 | 2 |
- Melgar hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
- Melgar is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.
- Melgar has failed to keep a clean sheet in 4 home matches.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Deportivo Binacional | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 24 |
| 2 | Sporting Cristal | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 22 |
| 3 | Real Garcilaso | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 4 | Ayacucho | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 15 |
| 5 | Alianza Universidad | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | Universitario | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 14 |
| 7 | César Vallejo | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 13 |
| 8 | Deportivo Municipal | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | -2 | 12 |
| 9 | Melgar | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 12 |
| 10 | Alianza Lima | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| 11 | UTC Cajamarca | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 11 | -2 | 11 |
| 12 | Academia Cantolao | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 13 | Unión Comercio | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 10 |
| 14 | Carlos Manucci | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 8 |
| 15 | Molinos El Pirata | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -4 | 8 |
| 16 | Sport Huancayo | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| 17 | Universidad San Martín | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 7 |
| 18 | Sport Boys | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 9 | -13 | 2 |
