Our Sport Boys vs Sporting Cristal Prediction: 1-3
Sport Boys vs Sporting Cristal in the Peru Liga 1 is scheduled for an 21:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday July 26, 2025. Our forecast points to a 1-3 away win, but considering both sides' recent goal-scoring trends, over 2.5 goals is also a smart choice.
This Sport Boys 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
Sport Boys's Last Match – Juan Pablo II College vs Sport Boys
Sport Boys must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 Peru Liga 1 defeat against Juan Pablo II College on July 20. In that match, Sport Boys recorded 57% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Juan Pablo II College | 43% | 6 (4) | 2.07 | 31 |
 Sport Boys | 57% | 13 (3) | 0.73 | 43 |
Sporting Cristal's Last Match – Sporting Cristal vs Alianza Universidad
Sporting Cristal will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 Peru Liga 1 triumph against Alianza Universidad on July 20. In that match, Sporting Cristal recorded 56% possession, attempting 16 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sporting Cristal | 56% | 16 (8) | 2.29 | 52 |
 Alianza Universidad | 44% | 6 (2) | 0.47 | 38 |
Sport Boys vs Sporting Cristal Stats
Key Stats
| Sport Boys | Sporting Cristal | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 2.06 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sport Boys are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sporting Cristal average 1.4 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Sport Boys 13-17
Sporting Cristal 14-17
Lineups
Sport Boys: Emilio Saba, Sebastian Aranda, Leonel Solis, Luis Urruti, Oslimg Mora, Hansell Riojas, Erick Gonzales, Matias Almiron, Steven Rivadeneyra, Gilmar Juan Rodriguez Iraola, Cristian Carbajal
Sporting Cristal: Ian Wisdom, Diego Enriquez, Rafael Lutiger, Nicolas Pasquini, Irven Avila, Christopher Gonzales, Miguel Araujo, Jesus Pretell, Leandro Sosa, Martin Tavara, Fernando Pacheco
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