Universitario vs Sporting Cristal | Prediction | Primera División | 08/08

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Universitario and Sporting Cristal face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Monumental (Monumental U) on Saturday, 08/08/2026, at 02:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Club Universitario de Deportes 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 Universitario 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 1.5 Goals

Market: Over 1.5 Goals · @ 1.33

1.33

Last updated: 08-08-2026

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

Our prediction is: Sporting Cristal win or draw

Our top tip for this match is to bet Sporting Cristal to win or draw on the Double Chance market.

While it is tough to go away from home and pick up a positive result like a win or a draw, we have seen through recent form and season statistics that Sporting Cristal has what it takes to accomplish that task. And the fact that Sporting Cristal only needs to avoid defeat makes it a more achievable result.

Creams preview

Universitario comes into the match having played 20 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.75 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 9 draws, and 7 losses.

Universitario's attack has scored 34 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.4 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.26.

The offence system of Universitario is led by Alex Eduardo Valera Sandoval as the top scorer of the season. The peruvian forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Jairo Concha, who has contributed with 5 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 19 goals with an average of 0.95 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 27 matches, resulting in an average of 0.96.

Celestes preview

On the other hand, Sporting Cristal comes into the match having played 20 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.25 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 10 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses.

Sporting Cristal's attack has scored 43 goals during this period. Out of this total, 32 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.6 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.3.

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 6 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 32 goals with an average of 1.6 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 47 goals conceded in 33 matches, resulting in an average of 1.42.

Head to head: Universitario vs Sporting Cristal

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

Universitario

Home

LWWWD
VS

Sporting Cristal

Away

WLLDW

Points & Results

  • 1.75
    PPG
    1.25
  • 50%
    Wins
    35%
  • 60%
    First to Score
    50%

Goals Scored & Conceded

  • 1.40
    Scored/game
    1.60
  • 0.95
    Conceded/game
    1.60
  • 1.54
    xG
    1.68
  • 1.28
    xGA
    1.52

Trends

  • 55%
    Both Score
    75%
  • 35%
    Clean Sheet
    20%
  • 25%
    Failed to Score
    5%

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Published: 5 Aug 2026
Updated: 20 Oct 2026
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