Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Copa Libertadores, South America
🕒 Thursday 16th April, 23:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes

Palmeiras have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 9/10 home matches (90%). Sporting Cristal have struggled on the road, winning only 4/10 away games (40%). The hosts look strong favourites — see our Home Win stats.

Palmeiras consistently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 Goals in 70%), while Sporting Cristal are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking threat could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Both Palmeiras and Sporting Cristal frequently see both teams scoring (70% and 70% respectively). BTTS – Yes looks highly probable with both sides regularly finding the net this season.

High corner counts are common for both teams (70% and 70%), making Over 9.5 Corners a strong choice. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Our Prediction: Both Teams To Score (BTTS) – Yes — Palmeiras see both teams score in 70% of home games, Sporting Cristal in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

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League Table

The full Copa Libertadores table for the 2026 season, with Palmeiras (2nd) and Sporting Cristal (1st) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Copa Libertadores 2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Carabobo 4 3 0 1 5:3 +2 9
2 Independiente Medellín 5 2 3 0 6:4 +2 9
3 Sporting Cristal A 5 2 2 1 5:4 +1 8
4 Juventud 6 2 2 2 8:8 0 8
5 Barcelona Guayaquil 5 2 1 2 3:3 0 7
6 Deportes Tolima 5 2 1 2 3:2 +1 7
7 2 de Mayo 4 1 3 0 4:3 +1 6
8 O'Higgins 4 2 0 2 3:4 -1 6
9 Deportivo Táchira 4 2 0 2 3:3 0 6
10 Botafogo 4 1 1 2 3:3 0 4
11 UCV 1 1 0 0 3:1 +2 3
12 LDU Quito 1 1 0 0 1:0 +1 3
13 Mirassol 1 1 0 0 1:0 +1 3
14 Universidad Católica 2 1 0 1 4:4 0 3
15 Cruzeiro 1 1 0 0 1:0 +1 3
16 Boca Juniors 1 1 0 0 2:1 +1 3
17 Flamengo 1 1 0 0 2:0 +2 3
18 Argentinos Juniors 2 1 0 1 1:1 0 3
19 Corinthians 1 1 0 0 2:0 +2 3
20 Independiente Rivadavia 1 1 0 0 1:0 +1 3
21 Nacional Potosí 2 1 0 1 1:2 -1 3
22 Bahia 2 1 0 1 2:2 0 3
23 The Strongest 2 1 0 1 2:2 0 3
24 Palmeiras H 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
25 Junior FC 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
26 Alianza Lima 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1
27 Independiente del Valle 1 0 1 0 0:0 0 1
28 Rosario Central 1 0 1 0 0:0 0 1
29 Estudiantes 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
30 Nacional 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
31 Universitario 1 0 1 0 0:0 0 1
32 Coquimbo Unido 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
33 Liverpool 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1
34 Peñarol 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
35 Santa Fe 1 0 1 0 1:1 0 1
36 Guaraní 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1
37 Fluminense 1 0 1 0 0:0 0 1
38 Deportivo La Guaira 1 0 1 0 0:0 0 1
39 Cerro Porteño 1 0 0 1 0:1 -1 0
40 Libertad 1 0 0 1 1:3 -2 0
41 Lanús 1 0 0 1 0:1 -1 0
42 Always Ready 1 0 0 1 0:1 -1 0
43 Universidad Católica 1 0 0 1 1:2 -1 0
44 Cusco FC 1 0 0 1 0:2 -2 0
45 Platense 1 0 0 1 0:2 -2 0
46 Club Bolívar 1 0 0 1 0:1 -1 0
47 Huachipato 2 0 0 2 1:3 -2 0

Team Form

Palmeiras have been in exceptional home form this season, winning 90% of their home matches compared to Sporting Cristal's 40% away. The hosts hold a significant form advantage heading into this fixture.

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 9 (90%) 4 (40%)
Drawn 1 (10%) 3 (30%)
Lost 0 (0%) 3 (30%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Palmeiras have seen both teams score in 70% of home games this season, Sporting Cristal in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net — the stats support a goal at each end.

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 7 (70%) 7 (70%)

Match Goals

Palmeiras frequently feature in high-scoring home matches (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Sporting Cristal are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Over Goals

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Palmeiras have scored 2+ goals in 30% of home games this season, Sporting Cristal in 20% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 10 (100%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 23 (2.3 avg) 18 (1.8 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 7 (0.7 avg) 15 (1.5 avg)

Match Corners

Both Palmeiras (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Sporting Cristal (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 7 (70%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 10.5 Corners 5 (50%) 5 (50%)
Over 11.5 Corners 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 12.5 Corners 3 (30%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Palmeiras have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of home matches.

Sporting Cristal have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 4 (40%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 1 (10%) 3 (30%)

Corners Conceded

Palmeiras (Home Form) Sporting Cristal (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 4 (40%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 1 (10%)

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Palmeiras 1.19
Draw 7.68
Sporting Cristal 13.45

Half Time Result

Palmeiras 1.53
Draw 3.02
Sporting Cristal 11.37

Double Chance

Palmeiras or Draw 1.03
Palmeiras or Sporting Cristal 1.1
Draw or Sporting Cristal 4.9

Both Teams to Score

Yes 2.25
No 1.57

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.16
Over 2.5 1.53
Over 3.5 2.33
Under 1.5 5
Under 2.5 2.4
Under 3.5 1.57

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.2

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.16
Over 9.5 1.3
Over 10.5 1.5
Over 11.5 1.79

Palmeiras Goals

Over 0.5 1.04
Over 1.5 1.25

Sporting Cristal Goals

Over 0.5 2.23
Over 1.5 5.9

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Acca odds (approx) 5.14
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Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal?

Both Teams to Score — Palmeiras see BTTS in 70% of home games, Sporting Cristal in 70% of away games. Both sides have been regularly finding the net this season.

Which team is likely to win, Palmeiras or Sporting Cristal?

Palmeiras hold a clear form advantage — they've won 90% of home games in Copa Libertadores this season, while Sporting Cristal have won only 40% away. The home side look the stronger pick.

Will both teams score in the match between Palmeiras and Sporting Cristal?

Yes — both sides have been regularly involved in matches where both teams score. Palmeiras have seen BTTS in 70% of home games, Sporting Cristal in 70% of away games in Copa Libertadores. Goals at both ends look likely.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Palmeiras and Sporting Cristal?

Possibly — Palmeiras frequently feature in high-scoring home games (Over 2.5 in 70%), while Sporting Cristal are lower on the road (60%). The hosts' attacking output could still drive the game past 2.5 goals.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Palmeiras or Sporting Cristal?

Palmeiras have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 30% of home games compared to Sporting Cristal's 20% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Palmeiras and Sporting Cristal?

Yes — both Palmeiras (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Sporting Cristal (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Copa Libertadores. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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