Sporting Cristal vs Cienciano: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 14 November the Primera División brings Sporting Cristal against Cienciano at Estadio Alberto Gallardo. Kick-off: 22:00 WAT. In the table, Sporting Cristal are 2nd, among the top four, on 32 points after 16 matches; Cienciano are 12th (lower half) with 17. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Sporting Cristal, last 5: DWWLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with ADT, away. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 3.2 goals per game.
Cienciano, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Sport Huancayo, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.0 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Sporting Cristal, collecting 2.2 points per game to 1.5 for Cienciano.
Head to head
When they last met (31 May 2026) it ended Cienciano 3–2 Sporting Cristal.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Sporting Cristal 2.4 xG, Cienciano 1.0 xG – a total near 3.4. That is an open game on paper: 64% for three or more goals, 63% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Sporting Cristal 66%, draw 19%, Cienciano 15%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.67.
Betarazi verdict
Our call: Both teams to score (63%, odds 1.67 – longer than our fair 1.59, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sporting Cristal 2–1 Cienciano. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Sporting Cristal66%fair 1.52 · @1.42
Draw19%fair 5.30 · @4.33
Cienciano15%fair 6.53 · @6.50
3.39Expected goals
2.36Sporting Cristal xG
1.03Cienciano xG
63%Both score
64%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–110%
2–09%
1–18%
1–08%
3–18%
3–07%
From our goals model: Sporting Cristal 2.4 – 1.0 Cienciano expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Sporting Cristal
Cienciano
Attack vs Primera División average
+46%
-4%
Goals conceded vs average
+0%
+1%
Our expected goals here
2.57
1.08
Our own ratings from every Primera División result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
What is the prediction for Sporting Cristal vs Cienciano?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 63% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.67.
Who will win Sporting Cristal vs Cienciano?
On our numbers Sporting Cristal have a 66% chance of winning, the draw 19% and Cienciano 15%.
How many goals will there be in Sporting Cristal vs Cienciano?
We expect about 3.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 64% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Sporting Cristal vs Cienciano?
Our predicted score is Sporting Cristal 2–1 Cienciano, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.4 goals in total.
When is Sporting Cristal vs Cienciano?
Sporting Cristal vs Cienciano (Primera División) kicks off on Saturday 14 November 2026 at 22:00 (West Africa Time) at Estadio Alberto Gallardo.
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.
