Our Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Prediction: 3-0
Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal in the Copa Libertadores is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday April 16, 2026. We’re backing a 3-1 home win, but for those looking at alternative bets, over 2.5 goals is worth considering based on both teams' attacking stats.
This Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal 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
Palmeiras's Last Match – Corinthians vs Palmeiras
Determined to get back to winning ways, Palmeiras must win after their 0-0 Brazil Serie A draw against Corinthians on April 12. In that match, Palmeiras controlled 68% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Corinthians | 32% | 5 (4) | 0.54 | 30 |
 Palmeiras | 68% | 8 (4) | 0.66 | 55 |
Sporting Cristal's Last Match – Sporting Cristal vs Cerro Porteno
Sporting Cristal will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Copa Libertadores triumph against Cerro Porteno on April 9. In that match, Sporting Cristal saw 61% of the ball and created 11 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting Cristal | 61% | 11 (5) | 1.89 | 54 |
 Cerro Porteno | 39% | 1 (1) | 0.08 | 22 |
Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal Stats
Key Stats
| Palmeiras | Sporting Cristal | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.55 | Defence Strength | 1.74 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Palmeiras are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Sporting Cristal average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Palmeiras 13-7
Sporting Cristal 15-12
What are the odds for this match?
Palmeiras to win: @1.181
Draw: @7.5
Sporting Cristal to win: @13