Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras predictions, May 05, 2026

Apr 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Copa Libertadores, on Tuesday,

Sporting Cristal

Palmeiras

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As Sporting Cristal prepares to face Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores, the encounter promises to be a thrilling match-up given both teams’ current forms. Sporting Cristal has secured victories in 2 out of their last 5 matches, demonstrating moments of resilience but struggling for consistency. Their attacking setup will need to come alive to exploit any defensive frailties from the visitors.

In contrast, Palmeiras has been in formidable shape, winning 4 of their last 5 outings. Renowned for their robust tactical organization and fluid attacking play, they are likely to control possession and dictate the pace of the game. The recent performance suggests Palmeiras has built a solid momentum, which might give them an upper hand in this clash.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 4.46 for a Sporting Cristal win, 1.81 for an away victory by Palmeiras, reflecting a stronger expectation for the guests. The statistical model predicts a 20.4% chance of a home win, with a 52.8% probability favoring Palmeiras. The projected scoreline of 0:1 indicates that while Sporting Cristal may put forth a spirited effort, Palmeiras’ current form suggests they will be tough to overcome on their quest for Copa Libertadores glory. As always, however, football can be unpredictable, and anything can happen on the day.

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Sporting Cristal
20.7%		 Draw
27%		 Palmeiras
52.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1

Outrights of Copa Libertadores Palmeiras: 15.75% Sporting Cristal: 1.07%

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Betting Odds

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betsson 4.15 3.55 1.82
MarathonBet 4.84 3.62 1.79 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 4.4 3.3 1.75
Pinnacle 4.53 3.64 1.78

Latest Results

28.04.26 Sporting Cristal – Junior Barranquilla – 2:0
25.04.26 Comerciantes Unidos – Sporting Cristal – 1:0
22.04.26 Atlético Grau – Sporting Cristal – 4:1
19.04.26 Sporting Cristal – UTC De Cajamarca – 3:2
16.04.26 Palmeiras – Sporting Cristal – 2:1		 26.04.26 Red Bull Bragantino – Palmeiras – 0:1
23.04.26 Palmeiras – EC Jacuipense – 3:0
19.04.26 Palmeiras – Athletico Paranaense – 1:0
16.04.26 Palmeiras – Sporting Cristal – 2:1
12.04.26 Corinthians – Palmeiras – 0:0

Facts

  • Recent performances by Sporting Cristal have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Palmeiras is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Palmeiras may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Palmeiras is the team to beat.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sporting Cristal won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 5:13. (average 1:2.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Sporting Cristal won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 3:3. (average 1.5:1.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    16.04.26 Palmeiras – Sporting Cristal – 2:1
    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 2 2 0 0 6:1 5 6
    2 Estudiantes L.P 2 1 1 0 3:2 1 4
    3 Ind. Medellin 2 0 1 1 2:5 -3 1
    4 Cusco 2 0 0 2 1:4 -3 0

    Group B

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Nacional 2 1 1 0 4:2 2 4
    2 Deportes Tolima 3 1 1 1 4:3 1 4
    3 Coquimbo 3 1 1 1 3:4 -1 4
    4 U. de Deportes 2 0 1 1 0:2 -2 1

    Group C

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Ind. Rivadavia 2 2 0 0 3:1 2 6
    2 La Guaira 2 0 2 0 1:1 0 2
    3 Fluminense 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1
    4 Bolivar 2 0 1 1 1:2 -1 1

    Group D

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Cruzeiro 3 2 0 1 3:2 1 6
    2 Boca Juniors 3 2 0 1 5:2 3 6
    3 U. Catolica 2 1 0 1 3:3 0 3
    4 Barcelona SC 2 0 0 2 0:4 -4 0

    Group E

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Corinthians 2 2 0 0 4:0 4 6
    2 Platense 2 1 0 1 2:3 -1 3
    3 Penarol 2 0 1 1 2:3 -1 1
    4 Santa Fe 2 0 1 1 1:3 -2 1

    Group F

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Sporting Cristal 3 2 0 1 4:2 2 6
    2 Palmeiras 2 1 1 0 3:2 1 4
    3 Cerro Porteno 2 1 0 1 1:1 0 3
    4 Junior 3 0 1 2 1:4 -3 1

    Group G

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Lanus 3 2 0 1 2:1 1 6
    2 LDU Quito 3 2 0 1 3:1 2 6
    3 Mirassol 2 1 0 1 1:2 -1 3
    4 Always Ready 2 0 0 2 0:2 -2 0

    Group H

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Rosario Central 3 2 1 0 4:0 4 7
    2 Ind. del Valle 3 2 1 0 6:3 3 7
    3 Universidad Central 3 1 0 2 4:7 -3 3
    4 Libertad Asuncion 3 0 0 3 3:7 -4 0

    Copa Libertadores Outrights

    1. Flamengo RJ: 3.75 (21%)

    2. Palmeiras: 5 (15.75%)

    3. Boca Juniors: 10.8 (7.29%)

    4. Corinthians: 12 (6.56%)

    5. Cruzeiro: 12.4 (6.35%)

    6. Fluminense: 12.8 (6.15%)

    7. Independiente del Valle: 19.4 (4.06%)

    8. Rosario Central: 19.4 (4.06%)

    9. Estudiantes L.P.: 31.8 (2.48%)

    10. LDU Quito: 34.6 (2.28%)

    11. Mirassol: 39.6 (1.99%)

    12. Ind. Rivadavia: 42.6 (1.85%)

    13. Club Nacional: 46 (1.71%)

    14. Junior: 50 (1.57%)

    15. Lanus: 50.2 (1.57%)

    16. Junior W: 51 (1.54%)

    17. Penarol: 58.8 (1.34%)

    18. Sporting Cristal: 73.4 (1.07%)

    19. Deportes Tolima: 73.4 (1.07%)

    20. Cerro Porteno: 73.4 (1.07%)

    21. Santa Fe: 77.4 (1.02%)

    22. U. Catolica: 80.25 (0.98%)

    23. Ind. Medellin: 92.2 (0.85%)

    24. Universitario de Deportes: 92.2 (0.85%)

    25. Libertad Asuncion: 100 (0.79%)

    26. Barcelona SC: 100.2 (0.79%)

    27. Bolivar: 100.2 (0.79%)

    28. Coquimbo: 110.2 (0.71%)

    29. Platense: 110.2 (0.71%)

    30. Always Ready: 180.2 (0.44%)

    31. Cusco: 180.2 (0.44%)

    32. Deportivo La Guaira: 180.2 (0.44%)

    33. Universidad Central: 180.2 (0.44%)

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