Cienciano vs Melgar Live Score and Live Stream

Preview

On July 18, Cienciano were hosting Melgar in the Clausura of the Primera Division in Peru. At full-time, Melgar sealed a 1-3 victory over Cienciano.

On the 22nd minute, Alejandro Hohberg netted the first goal of the match, giving Cienciano the lead. Nicolas Quagliata, Jefferson Caceres and Jhonny Vidales added to the score, securing the 1-3 result.

As Cienciano and Melgar prepare to meet again, the memory of Cienciano's win in the penalty shootout in their Copa Sudamericana Qualification match from 5 months ago still lingers. Cienciano enter this encounter after securing a victory over Sporting Cristal in Primera Division Apertura on May 31, bringing their unbeaten streak to three. Still, their backline has lacked consistency, with goals conceded across seven consecutive matches.

After their recent win against Alianza Atletico, Melgar approach this match with renewed confidence as well, keeping their unbeaten run alive at five matches. Nevertheless, their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last ten away matches in a row.

Cienciano and Melgar meet in Primera Division Clausura with their goal-scorers and playmakers ready to take on pivotal roles. Cienciano’s top finisher Carlos Garces and Alejandro Hohberg have played important roles in ensuring their attack, carefully orchestrated by Horacio Melgarejo, remains effective. Garces has been Cienciano’s standout performer across all competitions, netting thirteen goals and contributing four assists, as Souza cements his role as the team’s top provider, delivering eight assists this term. Neri Bandiera, Matias Succar and Gerson Barreto have made their presence felt as well, chipping in with decisive contributions in attack.

Meanwhile, Melgar’s offensive unit, under Miguel Rondelli’s management, has leaned on Bernardo Cuesta, their main scorer, and Nicolas Quagliata, as they continue to drive the team’s attacking efforts forward. Cuesta is Melgar’s overall top scorer so far this term, with eight goals and five assists across all competitions, with Quagliata orchestrating the attack, contributing eight assists to the team’s tally. Melgar have also relied on Jhonny Vidales, Matias Zegarra and Cristian Bordacahar to energize their attack through key shots and passes.

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AI Prediction

Our own AI model makes a pre-game prediction for Cienciano–Melgar, then monitors the contest and updates its forecast in real time as the minutes tick by.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Cienciano - Melgar in real time.

Cienciano kicked off the game with Italo Espinoza, Kevin Becerra who got substituted by Rotceh Aguilar on the 65th minute, Maximiliano Amondarain, Claudio Nunez, Marcos Martinich, Gerson Barreto, Santiago Arias, Cristian Souza, Neri Bandiera who got substituted by Ademar Robles on the 6th minute, Alejandro Hohberg and Carlos Garces who got substituted by Matias Succar on the 66th minute as starters, with Gonzalo Falcon, Sebastian Cavero, Rotceh Aguilar, Alonso Yovera, Gonzalo Aguirre, Ademar Robles, Didier La Torre and Matias Succar on the bench.

Melgar's starting eleven were Jorge Cabezudo, Nelson Cabanillas who got substituted by Jhonny Vidales on the 61st minute, , Juan Escobar, Matias Lazo, Walter Tandazo, Matias Zegarra who got substituted by Jhamir D'Arrigo on the 90th minute, Nicolas Quagliata, Cristian Bordacahar who got substituted by Jefferson Caceres on the 75th minute and Bernardo Cuesta who got substituted by Alec Deneumostier on the 88th minute, with , Carlos Caceda, Jesus Alcantar, Alec Deneumostier, Lautaro Guzman, Yimy Gamero, Jhamir D'Arrigo, Jefferson Caceres and Jhonny Vidales on the bench.

Stats

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• Expected Goals: 0.72 - 2.12
• Ball Possession: 34 - 66
• Big Scoring Chances: 1 - 2
• Total Attempts: 14 - 19
• Shots On Target: 5 - 4
• Blocked Shots: 1 - 6
• Shots in the Box: 7 - 14
• Shots from Outside the Box: 7 - 5
• Woodwork Hits: 1 - 1
• Fouls: 5 - 10
• Corners: 2 - 4
• Saves: 2 - 4
• Free Kicks: 10 - 5
• Offsides: 0 - 4
• Passes into Final Third: 112 - 125
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 64 - 89
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 20 - 36
• Tackles: 12 - 11
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 8
• Total Crosses: 17 - 13
• Successful Crosses: 4 - 3
• Interceptions: 11 - 6
• Clearances: 24 - 22

Referee showed the yellow card five times throughout the game. Nicolas Quagliata, Cristian Bordacahar, Walter Tandazo, and Marcos Martinich were the ones to receive it.

Head-to-head

Since August 2024, the teams have clashed five times. Cienciano have emerged victorious in two matches and Melgar in three. Their latest meeting occurred on March 6, 2026, during the Qualification of the Copa Sudamericana, with Cienciano winning on penalties after 1-1. Cienciano have managed five goals in these five matches, while Melgar have scored eight in total. Overall, Melgar hold a stronger head-to-head record against Cienciano in recent meetings.

Cienciano have played three matches in Primera Division Clausura, with one win, zero draws, and two losses this season, netting three goals (1.00 per match) and conceding five (1.67 per match). This season in Primera Division Clausura, Melgar have recorded two wins, one draw, and zero losses in three matches, scoring five goals at an average of 1.67 per match and conceding two at a rate of 0.67 per match.

Recent Form

Cienciano played their last match against Sporting Cristal, which ended in a win, while Melgar’s previous game resulted in a win against Alianza Atletico.. Overall, in their last twenty matches, Cienciano have recorded eleven wins, five losses, and four draws, while Melgar have won nine of their last twenty matches, losing seven and drawing four.

Live Standings

As always, Peru Primera Division Clausura's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Cienciano occupy 13th spot with three points in three matches, while Melgar are currently 2nd in the table with seven points from three matches.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Cienciano and Melgar in real time. You can watch the goals by Alejandro Hohberg, Nicolas Quagliata, Jefferson Caceres and Jhonny Vidales as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Cienciano - Melgar are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.