Melgar vs Sport Boys: match statistics
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Melgar vs Sport Boys: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Melgar plays Sport Boys in Primera División (Peru). The game is scheduled for September 20, 2026. Venue: Estadio de la Universidad Nacional San Agustín.
Recent form
Melgar has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Sport Boys has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Melgar scores 1.69 goals per game and allows 1.08. Sport Boys scores 1.08 and allows 0.96. Games in this league average 2.76 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Melgar's games and 38% of Sport Boys's. The Over 2.5 rates are 58% and 31%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Melgar has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.39 per game. Melgar takes 15.2 shots per game, while Sport Boys takes 13.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Melgar leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 0.85 goals per game after halftime. Sport Boys leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.73 after halftime.
When the teams score
Melgar's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (11 goals). For Sport Boys, it is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.76 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
Before kickoff
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Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Melgar | Sport Boys | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.26 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Melgar is 56% better for: goals scored per game.
1.69 goals / game - Melgar · 1.08 goals / game - Sport Boys
Sport Boys is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.08 goals / game - Melgar · 0.96 goals / game - Sport Boys
Melgar scores in 85% of games (22 of 26 games), while Sport Boys keeps a clean sheet in 46% (12 of 26 games).
Sport Boys scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 games), while Melgar keeps a clean sheet in 31% (8 of 26 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Melgar
Over / Under - Sport Boys
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Melgar is 74% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.81 pts / game - Melgar · 1.04 pts / game - Sport Boys
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Melgar - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Sport Boys - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (11 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Melgar
Sport Boys
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Melgar | Liga | Sport Boys | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.77 | 2.76 | ▼ 2.04 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 58% | ▼ 38% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 58% | 53% | ▼ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 31% | 24% | ▲ 46% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 73% | 68% | ▼ 58% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 85% | 79% | ▼ 73% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Melgar's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Sport Boys. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Melgar and Sport Boys play?
Melgar face Sport Boys on September 20, 2026 in Primera División at Estadio de la Universidad Nacional San Agustín. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Melgar and Sport Boys?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Melgar won 2, Sport Boys won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Melgar vs Sport Boys?
Melgar score 1.69 goals per game on average and Sport Boys 1.08. The Primera División average is 2.76 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Melgar's matches and 38% of Sport Boys's.
What form are Melgar and Sport Boys in?
Over the last 5 games Melgar have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Sport Boys 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Melgar vs Sport Boys?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Melgar vs Sport Boys: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.