Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal | Prediction | Copa Libertadores | 21/05

Published: 18 May 2026Updated: 21 Sept 2026

South America - Copa Libertadores

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20 May 2026 22:00

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

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

Over 2.5 Goals

Market: Over 2.5 Goals · @ 1.97

1.97

Last updated: 21-05-2026

APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Expect a good number of goals in this match.

We predict the total to reach over 2.5 goals after closely examining the numbers of Junior Barranquilla and Sporting Cristal, who are among the better attacking sides in the league.

Our prediction is: Junior Barranquilla to win

Based on our evaluations, Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Junior Barranquilla the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Junior Barranquilla to win outright at home.

The odds offered for a Junior Barranquilla win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.

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.

Junior Barranquilla's Latest Results

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.

Sporting Cristal's Latest Results