Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Palmeiras travel to face Sporting Cristal on Tuesday 5 May in the CONMEBOL Libertadores, with Estadio Alejandro Villanueva the venue – the ball rolls at 23:00 WAT. In the table, Sporting Cristal are 3rd on 6 points after 6 matches; Palmeiras are 2nd with 11.
Current form
Sporting Cristal, last 5: WLLWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Junior, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Palmeiras, last 5: DWWDW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Cerro Porteno, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Palmeiras, collecting 2.3 points per game to 1.5 for Sporting Cristal.
Head to head
When they last met (16 Apr 2026) it ended Palmeiras 2–1 Sporting Cristal.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sporting Cristal 1.0 xG, Palmeiras 1.6 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 54%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sporting Cristal 20%, draw 25%, Palmeiras 56%.
Lower-risk option: Palmeiras or draw (80%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.91.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sporting Cristal 0–1 Palmeiras. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sporting Cristal20%fair 5.10 · @5.25
Draw25%fair 4.06 · @3.65
Palmeiras56%fair 1.79 · @1.65
2.58Expected goals
0.98Sporting Cristal xG
1.61Palmeiras xG
54%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–112%
1–112%
0–210%
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0–08%
1–07%
From our goals model: Sporting Cristal 1.0 – 1.6 Palmeiras expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras?
On our numbers Sporting Cristal have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Palmeiras 56%.
How many goals will there be in Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras?
Our predicted score is Sporting Cristal 0–1 Palmeiras, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras?
Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras (CONMEBOL Libertadores) kicks off on Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 23:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.