Overview

• Kickoff is set for Thursday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m. Peru time, with live coverage on L1 Max and streaming via L1 Play.
• The match will be played at the Estadio Monumental de la UNSA in Arequipa, which holds about 40,370 spectators, with Diego Haro Sueldo appointed as referee.
• Cienciano arrive on 15 points after a 2–1 win over Alianza Lima, while Melgar have 14 points following a 1–1 draw with Comerciantes Unidos.
• Betting previews favor an open game featuring both teams to score and more than 2.5 goals, with Melgar tipped to net first.
• Historically, Melgar lead the head-to-head with 24 wins, 12 draws and 12 defeats across 48 meetings.