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
2	Palmeiras	6	3	2	1	10	5	5	10:5	11
3	Sporting Cristal	6	2	0	4	6	9	-3	6:9	6

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Confirmed Lineups

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carlos Miguel (GK), Agustin Giay, Gustavo Gomez, Murilo Cerqueira, Khellven, Andreas Pereira, Marlon Freitas, Allan, Ramon Sosa, Jhon Arias, Jose Lopez.

Sporting Cristal confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Diego Enriquez (GK), Leandro Sosa, Miguel Araujo, Rafael Lutiger, Cristiano, Juan Gonzalez, Gustavo Cazonatti, Yoshimar Yotun, Maxloren Castro, Irven Avila, Luis Iberico.

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 +525. 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

+185

First

+525

Shots

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

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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.

Bettors might not get rich backing Palmeiras at -556 to triumph in this Copa Libertadores clash although these odds suggest a 85% probability that the favourites end up triumphing. If you’re interested in wagering Sporting Cristal, you can get +1500 for the underdog.

You can back Palmeiras at -175 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Cristal are +850 and the draw is chalked up at +180.

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 -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

-556

X

+575

2

+1500

Half-Time Result

1

-175

X

+180

2

+850

Draw No Bet

1

-5000

2

+850

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.75

-127

2 Hcp +1.75

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+130

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+130

No

-189

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira is the First Goalscorer favourite at +310. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at -100.

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

First

-100

Anytime

+310

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

First

+112

Anytime

+340

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

First

+185

Anytime

+525

Paulo Henrique Filho 'Paulinho' (Palmeiras)

First

+200

Anytime

+575

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

First

+270

Anytime

+800

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

First

+370

Anytime

+1050

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

First

+400

Anytime

+1100

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Irven Ávila (Cristal)

First

+575

Anytime

+1700

Luis Iberico (Cristal)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Jefté da Silva Dias (Palmeiras)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Santiago Gonzalez (Cristal)

First

+600

Anytime

+1800

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Arthur Gabriel Santana Marcolino (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Bruno Fuchs (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Felipe Vizeu (Cristal)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Gabriel Santana Pinto (Cristal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Khellven Douglas Oliveira (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Vitor Hugo Roque Ferreira (Palmeiras)

Over 4.5

-114

Under 4.5

-

José Manuel López (Palmeiras)

Over 4.5

+102

Under 4.5

-

Jhon Arias (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Santiago Gonzalez (Cristal)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Paulo Henrique Filho 'Paulinho' (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-286

Under 1.5

-

Allan Andrade Elias (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Maurício Magalhães Prado (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Andreas Pereira (Palmeiras)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Felipe Vizeu (Cristal)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Irven Ávila (Cristal)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Luis Iberico (Cristal)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Emiliano Martinez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Joaquín Piquerez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Gustavo Gómez (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-130

Under 0.5

-

Khellven Douglas Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Gabriel Santana Pinto (Cristal)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Jefté da Silva Dias (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-

Murilo Cerqueira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-

Bruno Fuchs (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-

Arthur Gabriel Santana Marcolino (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Agustín Giay (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Evangelista Santana de Oliveira (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Felipe Anderson Pereira Gomes (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Marlon Freitas (Palmeiras)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

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

Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Lineups & Team News

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