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
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Over 1.5 Goals
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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, 8 draws, and 7 losses.
Universitario's attack has scored 33 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 1.27.
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 25 goals conceded in 26 matches, resulting in an average of 0.96.
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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, 7 draws, and 15 losses.
Sporting Cristal's attack has scored 42 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 1.31.
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 46 goals conceded in 32 matches, resulting in an average of 1.44.
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
Peru - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W W W D |
2 |
| Home | W W D L W |
2 |
| Away | L W D D D |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Goals | 2.35 | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| Scored | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 0.7 | 1.2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 55% | 50% | 60% |
| Without Conceding | 35% | 40% | 30% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 10% | 40% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 80% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 1.7 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.28 | 0.99 | 1.57 |
Sporting Cristal
Peru - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D W |
1.4 |
| Home | W D W W L |
2 |
| Away | L L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 35% | 60% | 10% |
| Goals | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Scored | 1.6 | 2 | 1.2 |
| Conceded | 1.6 | 1.2 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 70% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 20% | 30% | 10% |
| Failed To Score | 5% | 0% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 60% | 60% | 40% |
|
xG
|
1.68 | 1.93 | 1.44 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.08 | 1.95 |
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