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Matchday 12 of the 2023 Liga 1 season will serve up some exciting matches, including a new edition of the Southern Classic derby on Friday, April 14. Melgar vs Cienciano will face off at the UNSA Monumental Stadium in Arequipa.
While this is a rivalry steeped in history, it’s worth noting that the home team is going through a tough time, having yet to win a game in 2023. On the other hand, the Cusco-based team will visit Arequipa with the aim of adding another three points to its tally after its victory last weekend.
Without further ado, JefeBet is your go-to site for all the details on this exciting match between Melgar vs Cienciano in matchday 12 of the Liga 1. That’s not all! We’ll also provide you with the best predictions and odds to help you place your winning bet.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Melgar vs Cienciano Liga 1 Matchday 12 Game on April 14, 2023
- Where: UNSA Monumental Stadium, Arequipa, Peru.
- When: Friday, April 14, 2023, 6:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Melgar (-125) / Tie (+240) / Cienciano (+350)
- Asian Handicap: Melgar (AH -0.5, -120) / Cienciano (AH +0.5, +100)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-108) / Under (-121)
- Both teams score: Yes (-129) / No (-103)
All odds are provided by Unibet.
Betting on Foot Ball Club Melgar
It’s truly heartbreaking for Melgar fans to see their team going through such a rough patch in Peruvian soccer, as the red and black team is still struggling to notch a win in the Liga 1.
Despite this, the home team in Arequipa has managed to turn things around somewhat after a tough start to the 2023 season marked by consecutive losses. Since Mariano Soso took over as coach of Melgar, the team has yet to suffer a single defeat.
Currently holding seventeenth place in the league standings with just four points, all earned from draws, Melgar heads into the Southern Classic derby looking to secure its first win of the year. The latest was a 1-1 tie against Sport Huancayo last Sunday on the road.
Melgar is eager to win its first game of the year against its rival, which could also boost the team’s morale for the upcoming Copa Libertadores match against Atlético Nacional in Colombia.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Carlos Cáceda; Alejandro Ramos, Alec Deneumostier, Leonardo Galeano, Paolo Reyna; Horacio Orzán, Alexis Arias, Jean Pierre Archimbaud; Cristian Bordachar, Luis Iberico, Bernardo Cuesta.
Betting on Club Cienciano
Cienciano heads into this crucial away match with the goal of climbing out of the bottom of the Liga 1 standings. With its morale back on track, coached by Leonel Álvarez, the team arrives at the Southern Classic derby after regaining its winning form with a narrow victory over Carlos Mannucci in Cusco.
This win has reignited Cienciano‘s chances in the Peruvian championship, allowing it to add 12 points to its position in the standings and finish matchday 11 in the 14th spot of the league standings.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Miguel Ángel Vargas; Luis Garro, Carlos Beltrán, Hansell Riojas, Iván Santillán; Claudio Torrejón, Gianlucca Fatecha; Paolo Hurtado, Juan Romagnoli, Alberto Quintero; Jean Deza.
JefeBet Prediction
Cienciano is looking good for a win on Melgar’s volcanic grounds, thanks to its current form in the League standings and superior goal difference.
However, Melgar’s recent hiring of Mariano Soso has seen a string of unbeaten matches, so this historic match could be the perfect opportunity for the team to break the curse. That’s why, at JefeBet, we predict Melgar will take its first home win in the upcoming Melgar vs Cienciano thrilling match.
Prediction: Melgar Moneyline (MEL 2-1 CIE).
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