Cienciano vs FBC Melgar – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1 penalties
05/03/2026 at 19:30 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • Copa Sudamericana - Qualification - Final
  • Referee: Rodrigues F. (Bra)
  • Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.320.38
Ball possession
51%49%
Total shots
187
Shots on target
33
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
63
Passes
74% (245/331)72% (248/346)
Yellow cards
32
Expected goals (xG)
1.320.38
xG on target (xGOT)
1.260.76
Total shots
187
Shots on target
33
Shots off target
103
Blocked shots
51
Shots inside the box
95
Shots outside the box
92
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
10
Corner kicks
63
Touches in opposition box
1715
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
14
Free kicks
810
Passes
74% (245/331)72% (248/346)
Long passes
38% (26/69)36% (32/89)
Passes in final third
60% (72/121)57% (68/119)
Crosses
26% (9/34)40% (4/10)
Expected assists (xA)
1.360.60
Throw ins
2221
Fouls
108
Tackles
63% (10/16)67% (4/6)
Duels won
5137
Clearances
2937
Interceptions
57
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
22
xGOT faced
0.761.26
Goals prevented
-0.240.26

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 0)
  • 31', Barreto G. 🟨,
  • 34', Caceda C. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (1 - 1)
  • 46', Barreto G. , Arias Fierro S. D. ,
  • 51', 1 - 0, Becerra K. , Garces C. (A),
  • 58', Zanelatto F. , Vidales J. ,
  • 58', Deneumostier A. , Zegarra M. ,
  • 66', Nunez C. , Aguilar R. ,
  • 67', Garces C. 🟨,
  • 67', Salas J. 🟨,
  • 70', Quagliata N. , Guzman L. ,
  • 70', Garces C. , Succar M. ,
  • 72', 1 - 1, Ramos A. ,
  • 77', Arias Fierro S. D. 🟨,
  • 78', Ramos A. , Erustes P. ,
  • 78', Bordacahar C. , De Santis J. ,
  • 90', Bandiera N. , Aguirre G. ,
  • Penalties (5 - 4)
  • 1, Vidales J. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 1, Hohberg A. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 2, Zegarra M. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 2, Succar M. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 3, De Santis J. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 3, Robles A. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 4, Jesus Alcantar (Penalty Awarded),
  • 4, Souza Espana C. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 5, Cuesta B. (Penalty Awarded),
  • 5, Amondarain M. (Penalty Awarded),

Highlights

Chances of winning


Cienciano
41.7%
Draw
28.9%
FBC Melgar
29.4%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
30.9% 29.1% 40%

Our Initial ML Estimation

30.8% 29% 40.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Cienciano has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+10.8%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Cienciano's performance.
  • FBC Melgar has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-10.6%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and FBC Melgar might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Cienciano than the current prediction. (-10.9%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with Cienciano that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for FBC Melgar than the current prediction. (+10.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that FBC Melgar could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Cienciano - FBC Melgar Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.25
    (3.06)
    3.25
    (3.25)
    3.16
    (2.36)
    7%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Cienciano - FBC Melgar?
  • Users Predictions: 13 users predict this event. Cienciano will win (votes: 8 - 61.5%). Melgar will win (votes: 2 - 15.4%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 23.1%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Cienciano: 35%88%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 4 high ROI users predict this event. Cienciano (votes: 1 - 25%). Tie (votes: 3 - 75%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • DNB - Cienciano (1.57) (votes: 1 - 50%) .
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 6 high ROI users predict this event. Cienciano (votes: 2 - 33.3%). Melgar (votes: 1 - 16.7%). Tie (votes: 3 - 50%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Cienciano won 1.
    • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
    • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Cienciano won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 17:35. (average 0.9:1.8).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Cienciano won 3 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 15:15. (average 1.4:1.4).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Cienciano - FBC Melgar were as follows:
    31.01.2026 FBC Melgar - Cienciano 2:0
    02.10.2025 FBC Melgar - Cienciano 2:0
    10.05.2025 Cienciano - FBC Melgar 1:2
    25.08.2024 Cienciano - FBC Melgar 3:1
    30.03.2024 FBC Melgar - Cienciano 2:0
    Latest results of Cienciano
    Latest results of FBC Melgar
    27.02.2026 FBC Melgar - Los Chankas 1:2
    21.02.2026 Cajamarca - FBC Melgar 3:1
    15.02.2026 FBC Melgar - Moquegua 4:0
    31.01.2026 FBC Melgar - Cienciano 2:0
    Draw
    2026

    Final
    1Nacional AsuncionRecoleta1 : 2
    2Sportivo TrinidenseOlimpia Asuncion0 : 1
    3Alianza Atl.Deportivo Garcilaso2 : 0
    4CiencianoFBC Melgar2 : 1
    5Montevideo CityDefensor Sp.1 : 0
    6Boston RiverRacing Montevideo1 : 0
    7Puerto CabelloMonagas1 : 0
    8CaracasMetropolitanos1 : 0
    9U. De ChilePalestino1 : 2
    10CobresalA. Italiano1 : 2
    11Atl. NacionalMillonarios1 : 3
    12America De CaliBucaramanga2 : 1
    13IndependienteGuabira1 : 0
    14BloomingSA Bulo Bulo3 : 0
    15Dep. CuencaLibertad3 : 0
    16OrenseMacara0 : 1