Sporting Cristal and Universitario face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Alberto Gallardo on Saturday, 21/02/2026, at 21:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Sporting Cristal S.A.C. vs Club Universitario de Deportes, 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 Sporting Cristal vs Universitario

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👉 Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Sporting Cristal and Universitario are two attacking sides who have what it takes to make this an entertaining and eventful match.

That's why we highly recommend taking the bet of over 2.5 goals. The bet wins if there are 3 or more goals scored in the match, and if there are 2 goals or fewer, the bet loses.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams don't score

Looking at the current form of both teams, betting the 'no' on the Both Teams to Score market seems like the smart way to go.

It's hard to see both teams getting goals in this match. The two defences have been quite solid, while the offences have had a hard time in front of goal. With that combination, this match could very well be a low-scoring affair with one or none of the teams finding the back of the net.

Celestes preview

Sporting Cristal comes into the match having played 3 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 1 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 2 draws, and 1 losses.

Sporting Cristal's attack has scored 6 goals during this period. Out of this total, 4 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.33 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

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 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Santiago Emanuel González, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 4 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

Creams preview

On the other hand, Universitario comes into the match having played 3 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 2.33 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses.

Universitario's attack has scored 5 goals during this period. Out of this total, 5 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.67 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.67.

The offence system of Universitario is led by Alex Eduardo Valera Sandoval as the top scorer of the season. The peruvian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jairo Concha, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 2 goals conceded in 3 matches, resulting in an average of 0.67.

Head to head: Sporting Cristal vs Universitario

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Sporting Cristal

Peru - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L D

1.33

Home L

0

Away W D

2

Away Team

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Universitario

Peru - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W

2.33

Home W W

3

Away D

1

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Published on 20 February 2026, at 04:12 Last updated on 20 February 2026, at 04:12
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