Melgar vs Deportivo Cali
Copa Sudamericana
Date: Tuesday, 07 July 2022
Kick-off at 01:30 UK / 02:30 CET
Venue: Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi
Melgar have been enjoying an impressive form of late. Their impressive form in the Liga 1 Apertura allowed to occupy the top spot of the table at present. They followed the same form in the group stage outings of this Sudamericana season earlier.
Meanwhile, Deportivo Cali is not having an impressive form of late. They are following an inconsistent run recording fluctuating displays in their past outings across all competitions. The group stage outings of their Libertadores fixtures was displeasing too.
They have entered the first leg of the knockout fixture of Sudamericana season following the above form. The first leg saw Deportivo Cali wearing the home jersey. But they failed to convert the advantage into a positive display as they ended up in a goalless draw against Melgar.
However, Melgar is currently following an unbeaten streak of seven games across all competitions. This includes the above mentioned draw. With the advantage of home grouns, Melgar will be hoping to outscore Deportivo cali on Tuesday at Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi.
Melgar vs Deportivo Cali Head-to-head (h2h)
- This will only be the sceond head to head battle between these two outfits.
- Their only h2h meeting was in the first leg of this knockout match-up and it ended in a goalless draw.
Melgar vs Deportivo Cali Prediction
Its been a while since Melgar have recorded an outcome other than a win at home. They won each of their past 13 home outings across all competitions. We can also see their offensive and defensive line-up delivering their maximum potential here.
On the other side, Deportivo Cali is having a disappointing inconsistency on road at present. They are winless in four of the past 5 on road affairs in all competotions. The current streak of two losing games will also push them back in having positive spirits.
Considering all the above stats, we are left to back Melgar to seal a win from this second leg fixture on Tuesday when they meet Deportivo Cali.
Melgar vs Deportivo Cali Betting Tips
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Melgar to win @ 1.70 (7/10).
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HT/FT: Melgar @ 2.75 (7/4).
