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As Palmeiras prepare to host Sporting Cristal on April 16, 2026, in the Copa Libertadores, both teams come into this match with contrasting recent forms. Palmeiras have been in formidable shape, winning four of their last five matches, showcasing a solid blend of attacking prowess and defensive resilience. Their ability to control possession and generate scoring opportunities will be crucial against a Sporting Cristal side that has struggled, securing only two wins in their last five outings.
Sporting Cristal will need to sharpen their focus and execution if they are to challenge the home side. Historically, they have shown moments of strength, but recent inconsistencies may hinder their ability to compete effectively. With odds heavily favoring Palmeiras at 1.16 to Sporting Cristal’s 14.94, the expectations from the betting markets reflect the home team’s dominance.
Tactically, Palmeiras can capitalize on their home advantage, utilizing their pace and organized play to unsettle Sporting Cristal’s defense. Conversely, the visitors must reinforce their backline and seek opportunities on the counter-attack.
In conclusion, while Palmeiras enter as favorites, the unpredictability of knockout stage football means Sporting Cristal could still spring a surprise.
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| Palmeiras 80.2% |
Draw 13.4% |
Sporting Cristal 6.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0
Outrights of Copa Libertadores Palmeiras: 16.07% Sporting Cristal: 1.09%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.16 | 7.6 | 13.26 | |
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1.17 | 6.4 | 16.5 | |
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1.18 | 7.36 | 17 | Watch and Bet |
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1.17 | 6.5 | 15 | |
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1.18 | 7.28 | 13.85 |
Latest Results
| 08.04.26 Junior Barranquilla – Palmeiras – 1:1 05.04.26 EC Bahia – Palmeiras – 1:2 02.04.26 Palmeiras – Grêmio RS – 2:1 21.03.26 São Paulo FC – Palmeiras – 0:1 18.03.26 Palmeiras – Botafogo RJ – 2:1 |
08.04.26 Sporting Cristal – Cerro Porteño – 1:0 03.04.26 Sporting Cristal – Deportivo Moquegua – 1:2 21.03.26 CD Los Chankas – Sporting Cristal – 3:2 15.03.26 Sporting Cristal – Sport Boys Association – 3:0 11.03.26 Sporting Cristal – Carabobo FC – 2:2 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.05.25 Palmeiras – Sporting Cristal – 6:0 03.04.25 Sporting Cristal – Palmeiras – 2:3 18.04.13 Sporting Cristal – Palmeiras – 1:0 14.02.13 Palmeiras – Sporting Cristal – 2:1 |
Standings
Group Stage
Group A
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Flamengo RJ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Estudiantes L.P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Ind. Medellin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Cusco | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
Group B
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Coquimbo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Nacional | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Deportes Tolima | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | U. de Deportes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
Group C
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Ind. Rivadavia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Fluminense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | La Guaira | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Bolivar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
Group D
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Boca Juniors | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Cruzeiro | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | U. Catolica | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
Group E
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Corinthians | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Penarol | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Platense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:2 | -2 | 0 |
Group F
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Sporting Cristal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | Palmeiras | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Junior | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Cerro Porteno | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
Group G
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Mirassol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | LDU Quito | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | Lanus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Always Ready | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
Group H
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Universidad Central | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | Rosario Central | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Ind. del Valle | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Libertad Asuncion | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 0 |
Copa Libertadores Outrights
1. Flamengo RJ: 4.26 (18.85%)
2. Palmeiras: 5 (16.07%)
3. Cruzeiro: 8.6 (9.34%)
4. Boca Juniors: 9.4 (8.55%)
5. Fluminense: 9.8 (8.2%)
6. Corinthians: 13.4 (6%)
7. Estudiantes L.P.: 31.4 (2.56%)
8. Independiente del Valle: 31.4 (2.56%)
9. Rosario Central: 31.4 (2.56%)
10. Mirassol: 31.4 (2.56%)
11. LDU Quito: 39.6 (2.03%)
12. Penarol: 45 (1.79%)
13. Club Nacional: 50 (1.61%)
14. Lanus: 60.2 (1.33%)
15. Ind. Rivadavia: 65 (1.24%)
16. Junior W: 67 (1.2%)
17. Santa Fe: 72.2 (1.11%)
18. Universitario de Deportes: 72.2 (1.11%)
19. Sporting Cristal: 73.4 (1.09%)
20. Ind. Medellin: 73.4 (1.09%)
21. Deportes Tolima: 73.4 (1.09%)
22. Bolivar: 77.4 (1.04%)
23. Barcelona SC: 82.2 (0.98%)
24. Cerro Porteno: 85.4 (0.94%)
25. U. Catolica: 100 (0.8%)
26. Libertad Asuncion: 100 (0.8%)
27. Platense: 100.2 (0.8%)
28. Coquimbo: 110.2 (0.73%)
29. Always Ready: 130.2 (0.62%)
30. Cusco: 180.2 (0.45%)
31. Deportivo La Guaira: 180.2 (0.45%)
32. Universidad Central: 180.2 (0.45%)
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