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As Sporting Cristal prepares to host Carabobo FC on March 11, 2026, in the Copa Libertadores, both teams are competing to secure crucial points in this intense matchup. Sporting Cristal comes into this fixture with a mixed recent form, having achieved victories in 2 of their last 5 outings. Their home advantage at Estadio Nacional may play a key role, as they look to leverage their tactical strengths, particularly in midfield control and engaging high pressing against opponents.
Conversely, Carabobo FC has been in slightly better form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, which reflects their resilience and tactical adaptability. With an effective counter-attacking strategy, Carabobo will attempt to exploit any defensive lapses from the home side, a critical aspect to watch considering how Sporting Cristal has occasionally struggled defensively in their recent contests.
Betting odds favor Sporting Cristal at 1.63 for a home win, while Carabobo’s odds sit at 5.2 for an away victory, indicating a notable belief in the home side’s capabilities. According to our model’s prediction, there’s a 60.5% likelihood of a home win, reinforcing the expectation of Sporting Cristal’s dominance on their turf. However, with Carabobo’s current form and tactical discipline, this contest promises to be competitive, leaving outcomes uncertain until the final whistle.
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| Sporting Cristal 57.7% |
Draw 25.1% |
Carabobo 17.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Outrights of Copa Libertadores Sporting Cristal: 0.87% Carabobo: 0.45%
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.65 | 3.55 | 5.4 | |
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1.66 | 3.75 | 5.8 | |
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1.62 | 3.5 | 5.5 | |
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1.63 | 3.9 | 5.2 |
Latest Results
| 04.03.26 Carabobo FC – Sporting Cristal – 0:1 28.02.26 Sport Huancayo – Sporting Cristal – 2:1 24.02.26 Sporting Cristal – CS 2 de Mayo – 1:0 penalties 21.02.26 Sporting Cristal – Universitario de Deportes – 2:2 17.02.26 CS 2 de Mayo – Sporting Cristal – 2:2 |
04.03.26 Carabobo FC – Sporting Cristal – 0:1 28.02.26 Carabobo FC – Caracas FC – 0:0 24.02.26 CD Huachipato – Carabobo FC – 1:2 20.02.26 Metropolitanos FC – Carabobo FC – 1:1 17.02.26 Carabobo FC – CD Huachipato – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 04.03.26 Carabobo FC – Sporting Cristal – 0:1 |
Standings
Draw
2026
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Juventud | U. Catolica | 5 : 3, 0 : 1 |
| 2 | Bye | Guarani | |
| 3 | Liverpool M. | Bye | |
| 4 | Bye | Ind. Medellin | |
| 5 | The Strongest | Dep. Tachira | 0 : 2, 2 : 1 |
| 6 | Bye | Deportes Tolima | |
| 7 | O’Higgins | Bye | |
| 8 | Bye | Bahia | |
| 9 | 2 de Mayo | Alianza Lima | 1 : 1, 1 : 0 |
| 10 | Bye | Sporting Cristal | |
| 11 | Carabobo | Bye | |
| 12 | Bye | Huachipato | |
| 13 | Barcelona SC | Bye | |
| 14 | Bye | Argentinos Jrs | |
| 15 | Nacional Potosi | Bye | |
| 16 | Bye | Botafogo RJ |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Juventud | Guarani | 2 : 1, 0 : 0 |
| 2 | Liverpool M. | Ind. Medellin | 0 : 0, 1 : 2 |
| 3 | Dep. Tachira | Deportes Tolima | 1 : 1, 0 : 1 |
| 4 | O’Higgins | Bahia | 2 : 2, 1 : 0 |
| 5 | 2 de Mayo | Sporting Cristal | 0 : 1, 2 : 2 |
| 6 | Carabobo | Huachipato | 2 : 1, 1 : 0 |
| 7 | Barcelona SC | Argentinos Jrs | 2 : 0, 0 : 1 |
| 8 | Nacional Potosi | Botafogo RJ | 0 : 2, 1 : 0 |
Final
| 1 | Juventud | Ind. Medellin | |
| 2 | Deportes Tolima | O’Higgins | 0 : 1 |
| 3 | Sporting Cristal | Carabobo | 1 : 0 |
| 4 | Barcelona SC | Botafogo RJ | 1 : 1 |
Copa Libertadores Outrights
1. Flamengo RJ: 3.8 (21.17%)
2. Palmeiras: 6.3 (12.77%)
3. Cruzeiro: 7.4 (10.87%)
4. Boca Juniors: 13.6 (5.91%)
5. Fluminense: 14.4 (5.59%)
6. Botafogo RJ: 15 (5.36%)
7. Corinthians: 17.8 (4.52%)
8. Lanus: 29 (2.77%)
9. Estudiantes L.P.: 29 (2.77%)
10. Penarol: 34 (2.37%)
11. Independiente del Valle: 35.4 (2.27%)
12. Mirassol: 37.4 (2.15%)
13. LDU Quito: 41 (1.96%)
14. Rosario Central: 44.2 (1.82%)
15. Ind. Medellin: 46.2 (1.74%)
16. Santa Fe: 57 (1.41%)
17. Club Nacional: 60 (1.34%)
18. Cerro Porteno: 65.4 (1.23%)
19. Universitario de Deportes: 84.2 (0.96%)
20. Deportes Tolima: 85.4 (0.94%)
21. Barcelona SC: 85.4 (0.94%)
22. Sporting Cristal: 92.2 (0.87%)
23. Bolivar: 93.4 (0.86%)
24. U. Catolica: 100 (0.8%)
25. Libertad Asuncion: 100 (0.8%)
26. Platense: 100.2 (0.8%)
27. O Higgins: 102.2 (0.79%)
28. Coquimbo: 110.2 (0.73%)
29. Always Ready: 130.2 (0.62%)
30. Ind. Rivadavia: 130.2 (0.62%)
31. Juventud: 180.2 (0.45%)
32. Carabobo: 180.2 (0.45%)
33. Cusco: 180.2 (0.45%)
34. Deportivo La Guaira: 180.2 (0.45%)
35. Universidad Central: 180.2 (0.45%)
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