Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 18 Oct 2026
Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos Predictions
Sporting Cristal should finish well clear of Comerciantes Unidos and we’re playing the -1.75 on the Asian Handicap. It means our stake is split between -1.5 and -2.0 at tempting betting odds of -120.
Explore our full Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos betting preview, which features the complete write-up for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos Preview
Sporting Cristal square off against Comerciantes Unidos, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Sunday 18 October.
Sporting Cristal have triumphed in their last six home games. In their last appearance, they beat UTC Cajamarca on the road by a 1-0 scoreline.
Comerciantes Unidos played out a 1-1 draw against Juan Pablo II College in their previous game, with this being at home.
H2H: Cristal Are 4 From 5 on the Head-to-Head
Comerciantes won the most recent clash between these teams. A 1-0 home victory was recorded against Cristal. In the past 5 H2H meetings, we have seen four Cristal wins and one Comerciantes victory.
| Liga 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Sporting Cristal |
11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 21:10 | 22 |
| 15 |  Comerciantes |
11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 19 | -1 | 18:19 | 10 |
Main Match Prediction
We really like Sporting Cristal at odds of -120 on the Asian Handicap where they’re giving up -1.75. A big victory is anticipated in this Liga 1 game, with a comfortable winning margin on the cards.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Injuries and suspensions are taken into account by the Liga 1 experts at Sportsgambler.com. Our football betting tips are also shaped by the latest form, with the stats playing a big part before predictions are made.
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 54.6% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Correct Score Prediction
4
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0
Comerciantes
Let’s go for Cristal to win 4-0, a bet which is available at +750. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Irven Ávila (Cristal) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +140. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive based on the evidence and we’ll plump for him to find the net.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include Sporting Cristal to cover the -1.75 Asian Handicap, No on the BTTS market and Irven Ávila (Cristal) to be on the scoresheet.
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Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos 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.
With an estimated 80% chance of winning, the bookies are taking few chances with their -400 betting odds about Sporting Cristal triumphing in this Liga 1 clash. If you want to back the outsider, Comerciantes Unidos are available at +1000.
Cristal can be backed at -164 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Comerciantes can be chanced at +700 and the draw is +195.
You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -128 about Both Teams to Score No.
No matter what Liga 1 match is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the leading football betting sites.
Favourite Hernan Barcos is available at +340 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.
Sporting Cristal League Stats
Comerciantes Unidos League Stats
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 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
- Top Scorers for Sporting Cristal this season are Felipe Vizeu (5), Luis Iberico (4), Gustavo Cazonatti (3)
- Top Assistors for Sporting Cristal this season are Yoshimar Yotun (6), Irven Avila (3), Maxloren Castro (2)
Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos Lineups & Team News
Don’t bet on Cristal vs Comerciantes without reviewing the latest team news. Get the confirmed lineups for Liga 1 plus the newest injury news.
Previous Sporting Cristal Lineups
Previous Comerciantes Unidos Lineups
Sporting Cristal Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Roberto Mosquera
Comerciantes Unidos Player Stats & Squad
Liga 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 30:8 | 40 |
| 2 | Los Chankas | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 25:21 | 34 |
| 3 | Cienciano | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 34:22 | 33 |
| 4 | Universitario | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24:15 | 29 |
| 5 | Melgar | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 29:20 | 28 |
| 6 | Cusco | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 21:24 | 27 |
| 7 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 21:18 | 26 |
| 8 | Alianza Atlético | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20:18 | 21 |
| 9 | Comerciantes | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 18:20 | 21 |
| 10 | ADT | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22:21 | 20 |
| 11 | Sport Boys | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15:19 | 20 |
| 12 | Sporting Cristal | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 28:30 | 19 |
| 13 | CD Moquegua | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17:24 | 18 |
| 14 | FC Cajamarca | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23:28 | 17 |
| 15 | Atlético Grau | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12:18 | 16 |
| 16 | Sport Huancayo | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 21:31 | 16 |
| 17 | Juan Pablo II | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 22:40 | 16 |
| 18 | UTC | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21:26 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sport Huancayo | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 19:14 | 25 |
| 2 | Sporting Cristal | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 21:10 | 22 |
| 3 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 18:7 | 22 |
| 4 | Alianza Atlético | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 23:18 | 22 |
| 5 | Universitario | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 21:18 | 21 |
| 6 | Juan Pablo II | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 21:13 | 19 |
| 7 | Melgar | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18:11 | 19 |
| 8 | Alianza Lima | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16:11 | 19 |
| 9 | Sport Boys | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15:10 | 18 |
| 10 | Cusco | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 21:18 | 18 |
| 11 | Atlético Grau | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 14:13 | 17 |
| 12 | Los Chankas | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13:25 | 12 |
| 13 | Cienciano | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14:18 | 11 |
| 14 | FC Cajamarca | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 18:24 | 11 |
| 15 | Comerciantes | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 18:19 | 10 |
| 16 | CD Moquegua | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7:19 | 7 |
| 17 | ADT | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8:23 | 6 |
| 18 | UTC | 11 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 11:25 | 2 |
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