Sporting Cristal vs Universitario Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 23 Oct 2025

Liga 1 Betting Preview: Sporting Cristal vs Universitario

Sporting Cristal host Universitario in this Peruvian Liga 1 game, with kick-off set for 21:00 on Thursday 23 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Back a Close Game

Sporting Cristal look capable of beating Universitario and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back the home team at -152 with a +0.25 goal start, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5 which means a return if they avoid defeat.

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La U Won 2-0 in Teams’ Previous H2H

Sporting Cristal won their last game 1-0. This was a road victory against Deportivo Garcilaso.

Universitario have won six straight games, recently recording a 2-1 home victory against Ayacucho.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Universitario succeeded 2-0 at home when they last faced Cristal. 5 of the past 10 H2H meetings have finished all square, with Universitario landing three wins and Cristal grabbing two victories.

Liga 1		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Universitario	13	10	3	0	25	9	16	25:9	33
4	Sporting Cristal	12	6	4	2	21	8	13	21:8	22

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Sporting Cristal vs Universitario Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the top Sporting Cristal vs Universitario betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

When Sporting Cristal line up for this Liga 1 game, we will back them at -152 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the Liga 1 action.

Key Sporting Cristal vs Universitario league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cristal in 13 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cristal in 17 of their last 18 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cristal in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cristal in 7 of their last 10 games against Universitario.

Cristal +0.25 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 60.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 70%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Cristal Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -152 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cristal 1 - 0 Universitario

Cristal are available to back at +500 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Irven Ávila To Score +330

Irven Ávila (Cristal) is available at +330 to find the net. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Irven Ávila Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+700

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Sporting Cristal vs Universitario Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Game Could Go Right to the Wire According to the Bookies

The bookies have betting odds of +145 for Universitario to win this Liga 1 clash, while you could instead opt for Sporting Cristal at +190, with the draw being the third Full-Time Result option at +205.

Universitario and Cristal can be backed at -147 and -102 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. A different wager could be betting BTTS No where you can land -147 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+190

X

+205

2

+145

Half-Time Result

1

+270

X

-100

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-213

12

-313

X2

-286

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-147

2 Hcp -0.25

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-200

Over 2.5

+148

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+104

No

-147

Alex Valera Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

The First Goalscorer favourite is Alex Valera at +400, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+200

Anytime

+400

Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Santiago Gonzalez (Cristal)

First

+340

Anytime

+650

Irven Ávila (Cristal)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Diego Churín (Universitario)

First

+350

Anytime

+650

Luis Iberico (Cristal)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Felipe Vizeu (Cristal)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Diego Otoya (Cristal)

First

+400

Anytime

+750

Gabriel Costa (Universitario)

First

+430

Anytime

+800

Christian Benavente (Cristal)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Leandro Sosa (Cristal)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Maxloren Castro (Cristal)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+575

Anytime

+1050

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

Martín Távara (Cristal)

First

+600

Anytime

+1100

Yoshimar Yotún (Cristal)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Sebastian Flores (Universitario)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

César Inga (Universitario)

First

+750

Anytime

+1300

Catriel Cabellos (Cristal)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Ian Wisdom (Cristal)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Rodrigo Ureña (Universitario)

First

+900

Anytime

+1600

Anderson Santamaría (Universitario)

First

+1000

Anytime

+1900

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Sporting Cristal vs Universitario Lineups & Team News

The latest Cristal vs La U team news could impact your bets — review it first. Stay up to date with the confirmed Liga 1 lineups and the latest on player injuries.

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