Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Apr 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal

Brazilian Série A leaders Palmeiras host Peruvian Liga 1 outfit Sporting Cristal in this Copa Libertadores Group F clash at Allianz Parque, with kick-off set for 18:00 on Thursday 16 April.

We’re excited to back Sporting Cristal +2 at an Asian Handicap price of -108, with Palmeiras unlikely to achieve a big victory. Our stake will be refunded if the away team lose by exactly two goals.

Palmeiras played Corinthians on their travels in their last game. It was a 0-0 Série A draw. Abel Ferreira's side had five shots on target and boasted 60% possession.

In the last Copa Libertadores round, Palmeiras drew 1-1 away to Junior.

Sporting Cristal won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 Copa Libertadores triumph against Cerro Porteño.

Head-to-Head Statistics

When these two teams last met, Palmeiras claimed a home win. Beating Cristal by a 6-0 scoreline.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Sporting Cristal	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	1:0	3
3	Palmeiras	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	1:1	1

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Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re betting the Asian Handicap and taking Sporting Cristal +2 on the basis that the score can be relatively close. This Copa Libertadores wager could secure a payout at -108 and we’re bullish about landing a return.

The latest Copa Libertadores team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.

Key Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +2 line has been covered by Cristal in 10 consecutive games.
• The +2 line has been covered by Cristal in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in 9 consecutive games.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in any of their last 10 games.
• The -2 line hasn’t been covered by Palmeiras in 18 of their last 20 games.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Palmeiras 1 - 0 Cristal

We’re predicting Palmeiras to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +600. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jhon Arias to Score +170

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras) has netted two goals in his past four games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +170 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jhon Arias Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+500

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Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies are taking no chances with their betting odds of -667 about Palmeiras which reflects they have a 87% chance of winning this Copa Libertadores encounter. Sporting Cristal are the rank outsiders at +1600 which suggests a low likelihood of winning.

You can back Palmeiras at -200 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Cristal are +900 and the draw is chalked up at +195.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

-667

X

+650

2

+1600

Half-Time Result

1

-200

X

+195

2

+900

Draw No Bet

1

-10000

2

+950

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -2

-115

2 Hcp +2

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+150

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+128

No

-185

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira is the First Goalscorer favourite at +300. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at -109.

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

-109

Anytime

+300

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

First

+102

Anytime

+330

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

First

+170

Anytime

+500

Paulo Henrique Filho 'Paulinho' (Palmeiras)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+230

Anytime

+750

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

First

+370

Anytime

+1100

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+400

Anytime

+1300

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+510

Anytime

+1500

Luis Iberico (Cristal)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Irven Ávila (Cristal)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Khellven Douglas Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Santiago Gonzalez (Cristal)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Jefté da Silva Dias (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Bruno Fuchs (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Felipe Vizeu (Cristal)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Gabriel Santana Pinto (Cristal)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Latest Copa Libertadores and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Palmeiras Stats

Sporting Cristal Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

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Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Lineups & Team News

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