Junior Barranquilla and Sporting Cristal face each other in an official match of the 2026 Copa Libertadores season. The game takes place at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez (El Coloso de la Ciudadela) on Thursday, 21/05/2026, at 03:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Deportivo Popular Junior Fútbol Club S.A. vs Club Sporting Cristal, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Atlético Junior preview
Junior Barranquilla comes into the match having played 4 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 0.25 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 12 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses.
Junior Barranquilla's attack has scored 36 goals during this period. Out of this total, 1 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 0.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.38.
The offence system of Junior Barranquilla is led by Luis Muriel as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 11 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Guillermo Paiva, who has contributed with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.25 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 32 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 1.23.
Celestes preview
On the other hand, Sporting Cristal comes into the match having played 8 games in the Copa Libertadores so far. They have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, with an average of 1.38 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 7 wins, 6 draws, and 10 losses.
Sporting Cristal's attack has scored 32 goals during this period. Out of this total, 8 goals were scored in the Copa Libertadores, averaging 1 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.39.
The offence system of Sporting Cristal is led by Felipe Vizeu do Carmo as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Víctor Yoshimar Yotún Flores, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 34 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.48.
Head to head: Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal
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Junior Barranquilla
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D W L W |
1.6 |
| Home | D L W W D |
1.6 |
| Away | D W L D L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Scored | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.27 | 1.36 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Sporting Cristal
South America - Copa Libertadores
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D L D W |
1 |
| Home | L D W W W |
2 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 40% | 33% |
| Goals | 2 | 1.6 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 0.8 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1 | 0.8 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 38% | 20% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 60% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 40% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 40% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.83 | 0.82 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.21 | 1.71 |
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