AD Tarma vs Melgar Prediction 24 August 2025
In the upcoming clash between Tarma and Melgar, an intriguing matchup is on the horizon as both teams have their own objectives for the season. Tarma, currently mid-table, are aiming to solidify their position and push for higher spots. However, their inconsistent form is a concern, as they alternate between victories and defeats. On the other hand, Melgar sit in sixth place and are in the hunt for a top finish. Their defense outshines their attacking line, yet they consistently manage to pick up points. The intrigue is heightened by the fact that the previous encounter ended in a convincing 4-0 victory for the visitors.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 05 April 2025 and ended with a 4-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Melgar):
- possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corners: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 14 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 10 vs 0.
📊Officially, Tarma and Melgar have faced each other just once. This encounter took place on 05 April 2025 at Melgar's home ground, ending in a 4-0 victory for Melgar.
Head-to-head statistics AD Tarma - Melgar

AD Tarma Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Primera tournament, with Alianza Lima hosting Tarma. The game ended with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Tarma vs Alianza Lima):
- possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
Tarma are showing average form this season, currently sitting ninth in the table. The team have won 8 out of 23 matches and are striving to improve their position by the end of the championship. Although they score an average of 1.17 goals per game, their defense is lacking, conceding 1.61 goals per match. In their last ten games, Tarma have managed only three victories, alongside 5 losses and 2 draws, highlighting some inconsistency in their performances.
Match Results: AD Tarma

FBC Melgar Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Primera tournament, where Melgar hosted Ayacucho. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Melgar vs Ayacucho):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 9 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Melgar currently sit in 6th place and are clearly aiming for a medal finish. Their strength lies in their defensive organization, conceding an average of just 1.08 goals per match, while their attack nets slightly more than one goal per game, averaging 1.38. In their last head-to-head encounter, Melgar secured a commanding 4-0 victory away from home, a result that should boost the team's confidence ahead of their upcoming clash with Tarma.
Match Results: FBC Melgar
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 1;
- Home victories - 0, Away victories - 1, Draws - 0.
- Tarma cover the +1.5 spread at home in 12 of their last 13 matches.
- Tarma cover the +1.5 spread at home in 11 of their last 12 matches (Primera).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 0, away team - 4;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 4;
- Both teams scored: overall - 0 times; at the home team's ground - 0 times.
Statistics: Tarma vs Melgar
- Average tournament total: 2.78 vs 2.46;
- Average goals scored: 1.17 vs 1.38;
- Average first-half total: 0.43 vs 0.71;
- Average second-half total: 0.74 vs 0.67;
- Tarma: average home total in tournament - 1.42;
- Melgar: average away total in tournament - 1.25;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.5 (home - 0.5) vs 0.9 (away - 1).
- Tarma score less than 1.5 goals in 11 consecutive matches (Primera).
- Tarma score less than 1.5 goals at home in 6 consecutive matches (Primera).
Corners Prediction
Tarma: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.91; at home - 5.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; at home - 5.33.
Melgar: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 6, away - 5.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 7.2; away - 6.33.
- Melgar take more than 3.5 corners in 12 of their last 13 matches.
- Melgar take more than 3.5 corners in 11 of their last 12 matches (Primera).
- Melgar take more than 3.5 corners away in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Melgar take more than 3.5 corners away in 7 of their last 8 matches (Primera).
Cards Prediction
Tarma: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.3; at home - 2.08;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.4; at home - 2.17.
Melgar: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 2.63, away - 2.83;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.6; away - 2.17.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 1;
- Both teams scored overall - 0 times;
- At the home team's ground - 0 times.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given the current form of both teams, we can expect a cautious start with Melgar focusing on solid defense and Tarma looking to capitalize on counterattacks at home. While the hosts might aim to leverage their home advantage, their inconsistency could be a setback. A sensible bet would be on under 2.5 goals, considering both sides' tendency to engage in low-scoring encounters.