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.

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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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	17	12	4	1	29	13	16	29:13	40
3	Sporting Cristal	17	9	4	4	29	13	16	29:13	31

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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.

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 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Cristal 1 - 0 Universitario

Cristal are available to back at +600 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

+350

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.

The bookmakers have Universitario at +116 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 46% chance of winning this Liga 1 clash based on the betting odds. Sporting Cristal are the underdogs at +260 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Universitario and Cristal can be backed at -204 and +140 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 -132 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+260

X

+205

2

+116

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+106

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-167

12

-313

X2

-417

Draw No Bet

1

+140

2

-204

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-110

2 Hcp -0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-132

The First Goalscorer favourite is Alex Valera at +370, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Alex Valera (Universitario)

First

+175

Anytime

+370

Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario)

First

+290

Anytime

+600

Diego Churín (Universitario)

First

+300

Anytime

+600

Edison Flores (Universitario)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Irven Ávila (Cristal)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Santiago Gonzalez (Cristal)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Gabriel Costa (Universitario)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Luis Iberico (Cristal)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Felipe Vizeu (Cristal)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Diego Otoya (Cristal)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Andy Polo (Universitario)

First

+420

Anytime

+850

Horacio Calcaterra (Universitario)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Jairo Concha (Universitario)

First

+480

Anytime

+1050

Christian Benavente (Cristal)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

Leandro Sosa (Cristal)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

César Inga (Universitario)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Martín Távara (Cristal)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Maxloren Castro (Cristal)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Paolo Reyna (Universitario)

First

+650

Anytime

+1200

Sebastian Flores (Universitario)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Yoshimar Yotún (Cristal)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Ian Wisdom (Cristal)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Rodrigo Ureña (Universitario)

First

+900

Anytime

+1700

Catriel Cabellos (Cristal)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Anderson Santamaría (Universitario)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Hugo Ancajima (Universitario)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Aldo Corzo (Universitario)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Julinho Astudillo (Universitario)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Nicolás Pasquini (Cristal)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2200

Rafael Lutiger (Cristal)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

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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