Sporting Cristal vs Universitario de Deportes predictions, Feb 21, 2026

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As Sporting Cristal prepares to host Universitario de Deportes on February 21, 2026, fans can expect an exciting clash in the Peruvian Liga 1. Both teams come into this match with commendable recent form, albeit with contrasting results. Sporting Cristal has secured victories in 2 of their last 4 outings, showcasing a solid defensive structure that may slow down their opponent’s attack. However, their inconsistency could be a concern as they look to capitalize on home advantage.

In contrast, Universitario de Deportes has been in slightly better form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. Their recent success can be attributed to a balanced approach, effectively combining solid defensive play with rapid counter-attacks. This strategy has allowed them to exploit opponents’ weaknesses and could prove pivotal in this matchup.

Betting odds reflect a closely contested affair, with Sporting Cristal at 3.25 as the home favorite and Universitario slightly favored at 2.24. The predicted final score of 1-1 indicates expectations for a balanced encounter. Ultimately, both teams possess strengths that could influence the outcome, making this a match that promises to deliver tension and excitement, though no outcome is guaranteed.

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Sporting Cristal 30.1%

Draw 29.7%

Uni de Deportes 40.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of Peruvian Liga 1 Sporting Cristal: 19.68%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3	3	2.15
	3.02	3.07	2.37
	3	3.15	2.38
	3.02	3.1	2.37
	2.8	3.1	2.4
	3.09	3.30	2.25
	3.25	2.83	2.33

Latest Results

14.02.26 Juan Pablo II College FC – Sporting Cristal – 0:2 08.02.26 Sporting Cristal – FBC Melgar – 1:2 01.02.26 Deportivo Garcilaso – Sporting Cristal – 1:1 25.01.26 Sporting Cristal – Universidad Católica del Ecuador – 3:1 14.12.25 Cusco FC – Sporting Cristal – 2:0

13.02.26 Universitario de Deportes – Cienciano – 2:1 07.02.26 Cusco FC – Universitario de Deportes – 1:1 01.02.26 Universitario de Deportes – ADT Tarma – 2:0 24.01.26 Universitario de Deportes – Universidad de Chile – 3:0 17.01.26 Universitario de Deportes – Sport Boys Association – 0:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sporting Cristal won 1.

Uni de Deportes is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

Uni de Deportes may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Recently, Uni de Deportes has had a series of home games.

Uni de Deportes might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Sporting Cristal won 5 matches, drew 10 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 20:24. (average 1:1.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Sporting Cristal won 3 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 11:9. (average 1:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

23.10.25 Sporting Cristal – Universitario de Deportes – 0:1 22.05.25 Universitario de Deportes – Sporting Cristal – 2:0 23.10.24 Sporting Cristal – Universitario de Deportes – 2:1 12.05.24 Universitario de Deportes – Sporting Cristal – 4:1 16.09.23 Sporting Cristal – Universitario de Deportes – 0:0

Standings

2026

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Cajamarca	3	3	0	0	6:2	4	9
2	U. de Deportes	3	2	1	0	5:2	3	7
3	Alianza Lima	3	2	1	0	4:2	2	7
4	FBC Melgar	2	2	0	0	4:1	3	6
5	Los Chankas	3	1	2	0	3:2	1	5
6	Deportivo Garcilaso	3	1	2	0	3:2	1	5
7	Sporting Cristal	3	1	1	1	4:3	1	4
8	Sport Huancayo	3	1	1	1	3:2	1	4
9	Comerciantes Unidos	3	1	1	1	3:3	0	4
10	Sport Boys	3	1	1	1	2:2	0	4
11	Alianza Atl	3	1	1	1	1:1	0	4
12	Cienciano	3	1	0	2	7:5	2	3
13	AD Tarma	3	1	0	2	1:3	-2	3
14	FC Cajamarca	3	0	2	1	4:6	-2	2
15	Cusco	3	0	1	2	1:3	-2	1
16	Grau	3	0	1	2	0:3	-3	1
17	Juan Pablo II	3	0	1	2	4:11	-7	1
18	Moquegua	2	0	0	2	2:4	-2	0

Peruvian Liga 1 Outrights

1. Universitario de Deportes: 2.38 (33.08%)

2. A. Lima: 2.88 (27.34%)

3. Sporting Cristal: 4 (19.68%)

4. FBC Melgar: 13 (6.06%)

5. Cusco: 50 (1.57%)

6. Cienciano: 50 (1.57%)

7. Sport Huancayo: 65 (1.21%)

8. Deportivo Garcilaso: 65 (1.21%)

9. Alianza Atl.: 65 (1.21%)

10. Sport Boys: 65 (1.21%)

11. Cajamarca: 70.5 (1.12%)

12. Moquegua: 100 (0.79%)

13. Comerciantes Unidos: 100 (0.79%)

14. Atletico Grau: 100 (0.79%)

15. Juan Pablo II: 100 (0.79%)

16. Los Chankas: 100 (0.79%)

17. AD Tarma: 100 (0.79%)

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