Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds

Find Out Why We’re Siding With Palmeiras

We’re expecting a sizeable win for Group G winners Palmeiras against Sporting Cristal. Our betting prediction is to back the -129 about our selection on the Asian Handicap with a -1.5 goal deficit.

Match Preview

Palmeiras lost 2-0 at home to Flamengo in their previous match, registering three shots on target and 50% possession in the Brazilian Série A clash at Allianz Parque.

Sporting Cristal approach this fixture after losing 2-0 when visiting Universitario in the Peruvian Liga 1. Los Cerveceros recorded 52% possession and had four shots on goal at Estadio Monumental.

In their most recent Copa Libertadores encounters, Palmeiras beat Bolivian Primera División side Bolivar 2-0 at home, while Cristal lost 1-0 when hosting Paraguayan Primera División outfit Cerro Porteño.

It was a 3-2 away victory for Palmeiras when they last faced Cristal. This was a Copa Libertadores group game in early April.

Confirmed Lineups

Palmeiras confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marcelo Lomba (GK), Marcos Rocha, Bruno Fuchs, Micael, Vanderlan, Richard Rios, Anibal Moreno, Estevao, Raphael Veiga, Mauricio, Jose Lopez.

Sporting Cristal confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Diego Enriquez (GK), Flavio Alcedo, Franco Romero, Gianfranco Chavez, Catriel Cabellos, Jesus Pretell, Martin Tavara, Axel Cabellos, Fernando Pacheco, Irven Avila, Christofer Gonzales.

Expert Copa Libertadores Analysis

We’re always monitoring the team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal stats:

• Palmeiras have won 8 of their past 10 home matches
• Palmeiras have scored 2 or more goals in 10 of their past 20 matches
• Palmeiras have kept 5 clean sheets in their past 10 home matches

Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Prediction

Head to the Asian Handicap betting market and back Palmeiras at -1.5. This means they need to beat their opponents by two goals or more in this Copa Libertadores encounter and our selection is priced at -129.

If you’re looking for a bigger price, you can back Palmeiras -2 on the Asian Handicap or even -2.5 depending on your expected margin of victory.

Our Pick

Palmeiras Asian Hcp -1.5 @ -129 Bet Now

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Odds

The latest betting odds give Palmeiras a 78% chance of winning which means they’re overwhelming -350 favourites to win this Copa Libertadores clash with the bookies. Sporting Cristal are the +900 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -175.

Should you want to back Palmeiras to win this Copa Libertadores match, then there is -1408 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Sporting Cristal chalked at +800.

Team Stats

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

Team News

Make sure you know the Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the information when we have it.

Palmeiras Team Page Sporting Cristal Team Page

You can find out the Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal lineups including substitutes ahead of kick-off. Check out our predicted lineups before getting confirmed starting 11s.