Alianza Lima vs FBC Melgar: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Alianza Lima prepare to host Melgar on March 10, 2026, with kick-off at 02:30, this PERU: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Alianza Lima, currently unknown in the standings with 13 points from 5 games, are close to the leaders with only 0 points separating them. They've earned 6 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.

Melgar, sitting unknown with 9 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Alianza Lima and Melgar have favored Alianza Lima, ending in a 2-2 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against UTC Cajamarca, Alianza Lima recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Duarte, Carbajal, Garces, Chavez, Huaman, Pavez, Castillo, Cantero, Velez, Advincula, Ramos. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Melgar's last outing came against Los Chankas, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 3-5-2 system. Their starting XI featured Cabezudo, Deneumostier, Salas, Lazo, Zegarra, Guzman, Tandazo, Bordacahar, Vidales, Cuesta, Zanelatto. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Looking ahead, Alianza Lima are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Alianza Lima and Melgar are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Alianza Lima's fixtures have averaged 1.8 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 38% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Melgar's games average 3.1 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 63% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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