Sporting Cristal vs Junior Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Apr 2026

Copa Libertadores Betting Preview: Sporting Cristal vs Junior

Peruvian Liga 1 outfit Sporting Cristal host Colombian Categoría Primera A club Junior, with kick-off set for 22:00 on Tuesday 28 April.

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Junior +0.25 at -125 against Sporting Cristal. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

Sporting Cristal lost away from home in their last game. Comerciantes Unidos won 1-0 in Liga 1.

Junior drew on the road in their previous game. A 1-1 Primera A scoreline was played out against Cucuta.

In their most recent Copa Libertadores engagements, Cristal lost 2-1 when visiting Palmeiras, while Junior lost 1-0 away to Cerro Porteño.

Copa Libertadores		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Sporting Cristal	6	2	0	4	6	9	-3	6:9	6
4	Junior	6	1	1	4	5	11	-6	5:11	4

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Confirmed Lineups

Sporting Cristal confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Diego Enriquez (GK), Leandro Sosa, Miguel Araujo, Rafael Lutiger, Cristiano, Gustavo Cazonatti, Yoshimar Yotun, Santiago Gonzalez, Luis Iberico, Maxloren Castro, Irven Avila.

Junior confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mauro Silveira (GK), Jhomier Guerrero, Jermein Pena, Lucas Monzon, Yeison Suarez, Juan David Rios, Fabian Angel, Joel Canchimbo, Jesus Rivas, Kevin Perez, Teofilo Gutierrez.

Sporting Cristal vs Junior Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Sporting Cristal vs Junior with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

Junior look a quality wager for this Copa Libertadores encounter and we can bet the away team at -125 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

Having the inside track for injuries and accessing the form guide are important before coming up with football predictions. It’s also key to identify the key numbers and that is why our Copa Libertadores experts sometimes take a data-led approach.

Key Sporting Cristal vs Junior Copa Libertadores & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Junior in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Junior in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Junior in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cristal in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cristal in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Cristal in 2 consecutive games.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Junior Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cristal 0 - 1 Junior

We’ve picked out a correct score of 1-0 being landed by Junior. You can secure odds of +550 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Guillermo Paiva To Score +300

Guillermo Paiva (Junior) is available at +300 to score. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

Latest Guillermo Paiva Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+750

Shots

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

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Sporting Cristal vs Junior 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 1x2 odds are available for this Copa Libertadores encounter and you can secure +160 that Sporting Cristal are victorious and +180 that Junior get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +210.

As the name suggests, the Draw No Bet market means money back if the game ends level. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Cristal at -128 and Junior at -109.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -128.

The best football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to Copa Libertadores matches.

Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+210

2

+180

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

-100

2

+245

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-294

X2

-222

Draw No Bet

1

-128

2

-109

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+120

2 Hcp +0.25

-149

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-110

No

-128

Favourite Teófilo Gutiérrez is priced at +500 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +210.

Teófilo Gutiérrez (Junior)

First

+210

Anytime

+500

Luis Muriel (Junior)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Luis Iberico (Cristal)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Irven Ávila (Cristal)

First

+290

Anytime

+650

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Santiago Gonzalez (Cristal)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Felipe Vizeu (Cristal)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

First

+370

Anytime

+850

Gabriel Santana Pinto (Cristal)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Leandro Sosa (Cristal)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Joel Canchimbo (Junior)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Martín Távara (Cristal)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Yoshimar Yotún (Cristal)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Maxloren Castro (Cristal)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Jannenson Sarmiento (Junior)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Kevin Perez (Junior)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Ian Wisdom (Cristal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Juan Gonzalez (Cristal)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Yimmi Chará (Junior)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Jhonier Guerrero (Junior)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Catriel Cabellos (Cristal)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Gustavo Cazonatti (Cristal)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Harold Rivera (Junior)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Jesus David Rivas (Junior)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Rafael Lutiger (Cristal)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Luis Muriel (Junior)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-

Luis Iberico (Cristal)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Gabriel Santana Pinto (Cristal)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Jhonier Guerrero (Junior)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Kevin Perez (Junior)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Jannenson Sarmiento (Junior)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Joel Canchimbo (Junior)

Over 1.5

+114

Under 1.5

-

Leandro Sosa (Cristal)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Martín Távara (Cristal)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Carlos Bacca (Junior)

Over 1.5

-149

Under 1.5

-

Brayan Castrillón (Junior)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Felipe Vizeu (Cristal)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Cristian Barrios (Junior)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-

Santiago Gonzalez (Cristal)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Guillermo Paiva (Junior)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Irven Ávila (Cristal)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

-

Yoshimar Yotún (Cristal)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Maxloren Castro (Cristal)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Ian Wisdom (Cristal)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-

Juan Gonzalez (Cristal)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

-

Yimmi Chará (Junior)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Catriel Cabellos (Cristal)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-

Gustavo Cazonatti (Cristal)

Over 0.5

+102

Under 0.5

-

Harold Rivera (Junior)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

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

Sporting Cristal Stats

Junior Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 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 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home 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 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Sporting Cristal vs Junior Lineups & Team News

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