Sporting Cristal vs Universitario Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds | 21 Feb 2026
Liga 1 Betting Preview: Sporting Cristal vs Universitario
Sporting Cristal host Universitario, with kick-off set for 16:00 on Saturday 21 February.
Our research tells us that odds of -133 about Under 2.5 Goals looks like a solid wager for the Sporting Cristal v Universitario contest. This Total Goals market bet has a strong chance of landing a return.
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Sporting Cristal won their last Liga 1 game 2-0. This was an away victory against Juan Pablo II College.
On Wednesday, Cristal drew 2-2 away to 2 de Mayo in the Copa Libertadores qualifier.
Universitario won their previous game, beating Club Cienciano at home. It was a 2-1 triumph.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Universitario have claimed back-to-back victories over Cristal. The most recent was a 1-0 away win after a 2-0 home victory. Universitario have four wins from the previous 10 H2H meetings, with four draws and two Cristal triumphs also happening.
| Liga 1 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Universitario |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 7 |  Sporting Cristal |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
Sporting Cristal vs Universitario Prediction & Betting Tips
Gear up for Sporting Cristal vs Universitario with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
A low goal count could be on the cards for this Liga 1 encounter. On this basis, we’ll land the -133 for Under 2.5, with the two sides unlikely to reach a combined three goals or more between them.
We study the Liga 1 form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.
Key Sporting Cristal vs Universitario league stats:
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 57.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
There’s the chance to back Under 2.5 Goals and BTTS No if you want to get more bang for your buck, with bettors able to take this selection through the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +410 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario) can be backed at +285 to be among the goals. 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
There’s everything to like about this bet builder including two or less goals to be registered, a draw to be the outcome and also Rodrigo Dioses (Universitario) to be on the scoresheet.
We advise a bet builder as it can be a fun approach when betting on a football game. It results in you being able to place a tailored bet at a larger price based on the number of predictions made.
Sporting Cristal vs Universitario 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.
Universitario are the +120 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 45% chance of triumphing in this Liga 1 encounter according to the latest odds. If you want to back the outsider, Sporting Cristal are available at +230.
There are different betting angles when backing Universitario including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at -119 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Cristal.
The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. BTTS Yes is available at -139 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.
The good news is that you can access hundreds of markets for any Liga 1 game. The best football betting sites have a massive range of pre-match and In-Play betting options.
Those interested in favourite Alex Valera to find the net first are able to get +340. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +150.
- Liga 1: 24/10 2025 Cristal 0 Universitario 1
- Liga 1: 23/05 2025 Universitario 2 Cristal 0
- Liga 1: 24/10 2024 Cristal 2 Universitario 1
- Liga 1: 13/05 2024 Universitario 4 Cristal 1
- Liga 1: 17/09 2023 Cristal 0 Universitario 0
- Liga 1: 25/04 2023 Universitario 2 Cristal 0
- Liga 1: 09/10 2022 Cristal 0 Universitario 0
- Liga 1: 22/05 2022 Universitario 1 Cristal 1
- Liga 1: 04/08 2021 Cristal 2 Universitario 2
- Liga 1: 25/04 2021 Universitario 0 Cristal 1
Sporting Cristal League Stats
Universitario League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Sporting Cristal this season are Felipe Vizeu (2), Luis Iberico (1), Santiago Gonzalez (1)
- Top Assistors for Sporting Cristal this season are Maxloren Castro (1), Santiago Gonzalez (1), Yoshimar Yotun (1)
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Sporting Cristal vs Universitario Lineups & Team News
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Previous Sporting Cristal Lineups
Previous Universitario Lineups
Sporting Cristal Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Paulo Autuori
Universitario Player Stats & Squad
Liga 1 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melgar | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | UTC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 9 |
| 3 | Universitario | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Alianza Lima | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 7 |
| 5 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 6 | Los Chankas | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 7 | Sporting Cristal | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 8 | Sport Huancayo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 9 | Comerciantes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 10 | Sport Boys | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 11 | Alianza Atlético | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:1 | 4 |
| 12 | Cienciano | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7:5 | 3 |
| 13 | ADT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Cajamarca | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4:6 | 2 |
| 15 | Cusco | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 16 | Atlético Grau | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 17 | Juan Pablo II | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:11 | 1 |
| 18 | CD Moquegua | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melgar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 6 |
| 2 | Universitario | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 3 | UTC | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 6 |
| 4 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Comerciantes | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Sport Boys | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 7 | Alianza Atlético | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1:0 | 4 |
| 8 | Cienciano | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sport Huancayo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 3 |
| 10 | Alianza Lima | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 11 | Los Chankas | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 12 | ADT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Cajamarca | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Cusco | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 15 | Atlético Grau | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 16 | Juan Pablo II | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3:5 | 1 |
| 17 | CD Moquegua | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 0 |
| 18 | Sporting Cristal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 0 |
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