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CONMEBOL Libertadores · South America · Estadio Romelio Martinez

Junior

DDWLW
3–2
FT

Sporting Cristal

DLWLL

Junior vs Sporting Cristal prediction & analysis

73%
Footrivo pick

Over 1.5 goals

Strong pick · fair odds 1.37 · bookmaker 1.33 · Won ✓

8/10Rating
1.33Odds

Quick tips for this match

ResultJunior to win ✓51% · @1.73
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓50% · @1.85
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.67

Junior vs Sporting Cristal preview and prediction

The match

Sporting Cristal travel to Estadio Romelio Martinez in the CONMEBOL Libertadores on Thursday 21 May (03:00 WAT) to face Junior. Junior are 4th with 4 points from 6 games, while Sporting Cristal sit 3rd on 6 points. Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.

Form guide

Junior's last 5: DDWLW Most recently they drew with Santa Fe 1–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded.

Sporting Cristal's last 5: DLWLL Most recently they drew with Alianza Lima 1–1 away. On the road they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.5 conceded.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 29 April 2026, finished Sporting Cristal 2–0 Junior.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.4 for Junior and 1.3 for Sporting Cristal. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 50%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Junior 1–1 Sporting Cristal. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Junior51%fair 1.96 · @1.73
Draw22%fair 4.53 · @3.60
Sporting Cristal27%fair 3.71 · @4.65
2.70Expected goals
1.40Junior xG
1.30Sporting Cristal xG
50%Both score
49%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–112%
1–09%
0–19%
2–19%
1–28%
0–07%

From our goals model: Junior 1.4 – 1.3 Sporting Cristal expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultJunior to win ✓51%1.961.73
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78%1.281.22
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓50%1.991.85
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73%1.371.33
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗51%1.961.80
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗72%1.391.30
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗42%2.37–
Half-time / full-timeHT Junior / FT Junior ✓23%4.35–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9%11.67–

Form

Junior – last 6

DDWLWL
17 May@ Santa Fe1–1D
14 Mayvs Once Caldas2–2D
11 May@ Once Caldas1–0W
8 Mayvs Cerro Porteno0–1L
3 Mayvs Deportivo Pasto4–3W
29 Apr@ Sporting Cristal0–2L
1.3Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Sporting Cristal – last 6

DLWLLW
10 May@ Alianza Lima1–1D
5 Mayvs Palmeiras0–2L
29 Aprvs Junior2–0W
22 Apr@ Atletico Grau1–4L
16 Apr@ Palmeiras1–2L
9 Aprvs Cerro Porteno1–0W
1.0Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

29 Apr 2026Sporting Cristal v Junior2–0
Junior vs Sporting Cristal head-to-head page →

CONMEBOL Libertadores table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Cerro Porteno6411+413
2Palmeiras6321+511
3Sporting Cristal6204-36
4Junior6114-64

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Junior vs Sporting Cristal?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.

Who will win Junior vs Sporting Cristal?

On our numbers Junior have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Sporting Cristal 27%.

How many goals will there be in Junior vs Sporting Cristal?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Junior vs Sporting Cristal?

Our predicted score is Junior 1–1 Sporting Cristal, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.

When is Junior vs Sporting Cristal?

Junior vs Sporting Cristal (CONMEBOL Libertadores) kicks off on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 03:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Romelio Martinez.

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.