Very strong pick · fair odds 1.24 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
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Value bet: Sporting Cristal to win @ 2.50 – our chance 46% vs 40% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultSporting Cristal to win ✓46% · @2.50
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.95
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓80% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.24
Sporting Cristal vs Junior preview and prediction
The match
The CONMEBOL Libertadores sees Sporting Cristal take on Junior on Wednesday 29 April, kicking off at 03:00 (WAT) at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva. Sporting Cristal are 3rd with 6 points from 6 games, while Junior sit 4th on 4 points. Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Sporting Cristal's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to Atletico Grau 1–4 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Junior's last 5: WLDLW Most recently they beat Llaneros 2–0 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.2 goals: 1.3 for Sporting Cristal and 1.0 for Junior. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 39%, both teams to score at 54%.
Value angle: Sporting Cristal to win at 2.50 – 46% on our numbers against 40% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 80% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Sporting Cristal 1–0 Junior. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Sporting Cristal46%fair 2.15 · @2.50
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @3.20
Junior31%fair 3.20 · @2.82
2.21Expected goals
1.26Sporting Cristal xG
0.95Junior xG
54%Both score
39%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
1–113%
0–011%
0–110%
2–09%
2–18%
From our goals model: Sporting Cristal 1.3 – 1.0 Junior expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Sporting Cristal to win✓
46%
2.15
2.50 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.29
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
54%
1.86
1.95
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
65%
1.54
1.45
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
61%
1.64
1.57
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.24
1.20
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
47%
2.12
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Sporting Cristal / FT Sporting Cristal✗
25%
4.01
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
14%
7.24
–
Form
Sporting Cristal – last 6
LLWLWW
22 Apr
@ Atletico Grau
1–4
L
16 Apr
@ Palmeiras
1–2
L
9 Apr
vs Cerro Porteno
1–0
W
3 Apr
vs UCV Moquegua
1–2
L
15 Mar
vs Sport Boys
3–0
W
4 Mar
@ Carabobo FC
1–0
W
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Junior – last 6
WLDLWL
20 Apr
vs Llaneros
2–0
W
14 Apr
@ Cerro Porteno
0–1
L
9 Apr
vs Palmeiras
1–1
D
4 Apr
vs Deportivo Cali
1–2
L
25 Mar
vs Bucaramanga
2–0
W
20 Mar
@ Independiente Medellin
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Sporting Cristal and Junior.
What is the prediction for Sporting Cristal vs Junior?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Sporting Cristal vs Junior?
On our numbers Sporting Cristal have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Junior 31%.
How many goals will there be in Sporting Cristal vs Junior?
We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 39% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sporting Cristal vs Junior?
Our predicted score is Sporting Cristal 1–0 Junior, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.
When is Sporting Cristal vs Junior?
Sporting Cristal vs Junior (CONMEBOL Libertadores) kicks off on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.