UTC Cajamarca 1-2 FBC Melgar: result and AI prediction
UTC Cajamarca – FBC Melgar, Primera División, Friday, October 23, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio Héroes de San Ramón
UTC Cajamarca is #18 in the table (15 pts) and FBC Melgar #3 (50 pts). 15 places separate the two teams in the table. UTC Cajamarca has not won any of its last 5 matches. FBC Melgar is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: UTC Cajamarca 0, draws 1, FBC Melgar 5. Their last meeting, on May 3, 2026, ended FBC Melgar 2-0 UTC Cajamarca.
AI confidence: Medium
AI match recap
UTC face a severe test after a run of consecutive defeats, while Melgar travel with momentum and a clear incentive to maintain their Clausura push. Rondelli's side have recently shown more patience in turning territorial control into chances, and their recent record in this fixture is strong. UTC's route is to make the match physical, protect the middle and turn dead balls and transitions into sustained pressure. Melgar's late fitness checks, especially around Minda and González, are the main complication before kick-off.
Head-to-head analysis
Melgar have won the last four league meetings, including the reverse fixture this season. Across the supplied recent series, UTC have only occasional positive results against this opponent, so the matchup history strongly favours the visitors.
Injuries and absences
Melgar's picture is less settled than the initial absence list suggests: Minda and González are late fitness concerns after the Garcilaso match, while Portillo is listed as doubtful with a muscular problem. Minda's availability is particularly important to the visitors' midfield protection and progression.
Form (last 5)
UTC Cajamarca vs FBC Melgar stats
| UTC Cajamarca | FBC Melgar | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 29 | 29 |
| Goals scored | 32 | 51 |
| Goals conceded | 52 | 33 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 8 |
Last meetings
- 2026-05-03FBC Melgar 2-0 UTC Cajamarca
- 2025-07-19UTC Cajamarca 1-2 FBC Melgar
- 2025-02-08FBC Melgar 3-0 UTC Cajamarca
- 2024-10-22FBC Melgar 1-0 UTC Cajamarca
- 2024-05-12UTC Cajamarca 2-6 FBC Melgar
- 2023-08-15FBC Melgar 1-1 UTC Cajamarca

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