Melgar vs César Vallejo Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Liga 1 Matchday 8 | May 31 2023

The Apertura Phase of the 2023 Liga 1 already has a champion, but it continues nonetheless. This Wednesday, May 31, we’ll witness the clash between Melgar vs Cesar Vallejo at the UNSA Monumental Stadium in Arequipa for the delayed 8th matchday of the Peruvian championship.

Both teams will play with their sights set on the overall yearly standings. The home team will seek to consolidate its winning streak and increase its chances of becoming a key team for the remainder of the year. On the other hand, the visiting team will try to fix its series of defeats in the White City.

Without further introduction, JefeBet will provide you with all the information about this exciting game between César Vallejo vs Melgar, as well as predictions and odds, so you can make the best wager on this delayed 8th matchday of Liga 1.

Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Melgar vs César Vallejo Liga 1 Matchday 8 Game on May 31, 2023

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Where: UNSA Monumental Stadium, Arequipa, Peru

When: Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 07:00 PM ET

Moneyline: Melgar (-217) / Tie (+300) / Cesar Vallejo (+475)

Over/Under (2.5): Over (-129) / Under (-107)

Both teams score: Yes (-107) / No (-133)

All odds courtesy of BetMGM.

Betting on Foot Ball Club Melgar

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Melgar’s road to redemption after a terrible start of the year is reaching its key stages. The red and black team has won its last two consecutive matches, the latest being a 2-1 victory as visitors against Carlos Mannucci in Trujillo last Sunday.

Now, with 21 points and currently standing at the 11th place in the Liga 1 standings, the team led by Mariano Soso is targeting the other Trujillo team. This time, the match will take place at its home field at UNSA, a place where The Domino knows how to play really well with the support of its fans.

Possible Lineup (3-5-2): Carlos Cáceda, Alec Deneumostier, Leonardo Galeano, Jean Pierre Archimbaud; Horacio Orzán, Alexis Arias, Walter Tandazo, Cristian Bordachar, Sebastián Cavero; Pablo Magnín, Bernardo Cuesta.

Betting on Universidad Cesar Vallejo Club de Futbol

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On the other hand, Cesar Vallejo heads to Arequipa with the intention of starting to make up for the painful month of May it had to endure. Over the past 30 days, the Trujillo-based team led by Sebastian Abreu only managed to secure one victory, which happened almost three weeks ago against Sport Boys.

Since then, The Poets have been adding a draw and two losses to their record, with the most recent one being a 4-0 defeat against Universitario away in the Liga 1.

Currently, The Poet stands at the 9th position in the Peruvian championship ranking with 23 points accumulated. However, facing a direct opponent, its task will be to avoid giving away more points, as failing to do so could further damage the student team’s campaign.

Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Carlos Grados; Carlos Cabello, Carlos Ascues, Renzo Garcés, Juan Quiñones; Aldair Fuentes, Ronald Quinteros, Frank Ysique; Jairo Vélez, Alejandro Ramírez, Yorleys Mena.

JefeBet Prediction

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Both teams have their advantages and disadvantages for the upcoming match between two evenly-matched squads on the standings. The home team will benefit from the altitude and passion of their supporters in the city of Arequipa, while the visiting team arrives refreshed after having completed their respective rest day.

Both teams have scored 20 goals each so far in 2023. However, Melgar’s recent winning record at both home and away games has elevated the team to a status where it may be considered the favorite for this match.

Therefore, JefeBet is going all-in on Melgar’s victory. However, if you believe Alianza Universidad can make a comeback, keep in mind that it is one of the worst away teams in the league and has not won a game on the road since February 11th. If you’re feeling lucky, you can bet $100 on BetMGM and win $475! Are you willing to take the risk?

Prediction: Melgar Moneyline (MEL 1-0 UCV)