Sporting Cristal vs FBC Melgar: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sporting Cristal prepare to host Melgar on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 17:00, this PERU: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Sporting Cristal, currently unknown in the standings with 1 points from 1 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 0 points from 0 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored.

Melgar, sitting unknown with 3 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 0 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 1 win in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 0 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Sporting Cristal and Melgar have been competitive, with Sporting Cristal claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). The head-to-head record remains evenly balanced between the two sides.

In their previous league match against Deportivo Garcilaso, Sporting Cristal recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Enriquez, Cristiano, Lutiger, Araujo, Gonzalez, Yotun, Tavara, Wisdom, Gonzalez, Vizeu, Gabriel. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Melgar's last outing came against Cienciano, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Cabezudo, Zegarra, Deneumostier, Lazo, Erustes, Tandazo, Orzan, Bordacahar, Vidales, Cuesta. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Sporting Cristal are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sporting Cristal 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 plenty of goals: Sporting Cristal's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Melgar's games average 2.8 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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