- Binacional and Melgar have both played 0 games in the Liga 1 Apertura 2025 season.
- Binacional have not managed a home victory against Melgar in recent encounters.
- Binacional have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 5 games.
A tale of two cities
A regional rivalry between Puno and Arequipa adds fuel to the fire of a key matchup in the Liga 1 Apertura 2025 drama between EM Deportivo Binacional and FBC Melgar Arequipa on Saturday. The hosts have been in mixed form, taking a 1-0 win over Sport Huancayo in their previous home match but then suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to Alianza Lima just 4 days ago.
Claudio Bustamante has a pragmatic approach to the game, focusing on organisation and quick transitions, which has seen his side set up in a direct, counter-attacking formation since his appointment as Binacional manager in May 2025. Melgar, on the other hand, will attempt to control the ball and press high, as Walter Ribonetto has instilled a possession-based philosophy on the side since his arrival as manager in November 2024. For those interested in predictions, our EM Deportivo Binacional vs FBC Melgar Arequipa prediction could provide insights into how the tactics of both managers may impact the result.
Melgar have the edge in the head to head
Melgar are the slight favourites at +120 with the bookmakers, which makes sense given the recent head-to-head record in this fixture, although Binacional are still a decent +250 and the draw looks very generous at +225, so we’ll swerve the EM Deportivo Binacional vs FBC Melgar Arequipa odds.
With Binacional sitting in eighth and Melgar down in 14th place, both on 0 points from 0 games, this EM Deportivo Binacional vs FBC Melgar Arequipa betting tips section will help punters navigate what looks to be a tense and close affair, which would make the ‘under 2.5 goals’ option an interesting alternative selection.
