UTC and Melgar face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Héroes de San Ramón on Saturday, 21/02/2026, at 18:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Cultural y Deportivo Universidad Técnica de Cajamarca vs Foot Ball Club Melgar, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for UTC vs Melgar

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

APWin Prediction

Under 3.5 Goals

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

UTC and Melgar are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

👉 Our prediction is: Melgar to win

Plain and simple, we see Melgar winning this match. This betting tip is based on the team's overall strength, which has been evident in recent results, as well as the odds offered by betting sites.

With their current odds of 1.66 to win on the 1X2 market, this is clearly a high-value bet that you can cash in on.

Northern Hawk preview

UTC comes into the match having played 6 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.83 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses.

UTC's attack has scored 10 goals during this period. Out of this total, 10 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.

The offence system of UTC is led by Hernán Barcos as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, David Josue Dioses Agurto, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 8 goals conceded in 6 matches, resulting in an average of 1.33.

Domino preview

On the other hand, Melgar comes into the match having played 3 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

Melgar's attack has scored 8 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 2.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.67.

The offence system of Melgar is led by Bernardo Nicolás Cuesta as the top scorer of the season. The argentinian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Bernardo Nicolás Cuesta, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.33 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 1 goals conceded in 3 matches, resulting in an average of 0.33.

Head to head: UTC vs Melgar

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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UTC

Peru - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D W

1.83

Home W D W

2.33

Away L

1.33

Away Team

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Melgar

Peru - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W W

3

Home W W

3

Away W

3

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Published on 18 February 2026, at 20:33 Last updated on 18 February 2026, at 20:33
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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