Our Sporting Cristal vs Bolivar Prediction: 1-2
Sporting Cristal vs Bolivar in the Copa Libertadores is scheduled for an 03:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 8, 2025. A 1-2 win for the visitors is our main prediction, but with both teams expected to find the net, BTTS is another solid wager.
This Sporting Cristal vs Bolivar prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Sporting Cristal's Last Match – Sporting Cristal vs Juan Pablo II College
Sporting Cristal will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 Peru Liga 1 victory over Juan Pablo II College, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Sporting Cristal recorded 48% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting Cristal | 48% | 9 (6) | 1.34 | 36 |
Juan Pablo II College | 52% | 11 (7) | 1.54 | 48 |
Bolivar's Last Match – Academia de Balompie Boliviano vs Bolivar
Determined to maintain their recent success, Bolivar must win following their 3-0 Bolivia Primera Division victory against Academia de Balompie Boliviano on May 4. In that match, Bolivar saw 68% of the ball and 13 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Academia de Balompie Boliviano | 32% | 0 (2) | 0.27 | 14 |
 Bolivar | 68% | 0 (13) | 2.98 | 36 |
Sporting Cristal vs Bolivar Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting Cristal | Bolivar | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.54 | Attacking Strength | 1.25 |
| 1.56 | Defence Strength | 1.41 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting Cristal are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per match, while Bolivar average 3.0 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Sporting Cristal 15-18
Bolivar 30-17
What are the odds for this match?
Sporting Cristal to win: @2
Draw: @3.8
Bolivar to win: @3.4
Lineups
Sporting Cristal (4-3-3) : Diego Enriquez, Leandro Sosa, Franco Romero, Gianfranco Chavez, Rafael Lutiger, Jesus Pretell, Martin Tavara, Christopher Gonzales, Fernando Pacheco, Martin Cauteruccio, Maxloren Castro
Bolivar (4-2-3-1) : Ruben Cordano, Yomar Rocha, Jesus Sagredo, Jose Sagredo, Miguel Torren, Jhon Velasquez, Leonel Justiniano, Carlos Melgar, Ramiro Vaca, Patito Rodriguez, Dorny Romero
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