Our Sporting Cristal vs Universitario de Deportes Prediction: 1-1
Sporting Cristal vs Universitario de Deportes in the Peru Liga 1 is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Sporting Cristal vs Universitario de Deportes 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.
→ View Today's Full-Time Score Predictions
Recent Form Insights
Sporting Cristal's Last Match – 2 de Mayo vs Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Copa Libertadores Qualification draw with 2 de Mayo on February 18. In that match, Sporting Cristal controlled 50% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 2 de Mayo | 50% | 4 (1) | 1.08 | 39 |
 Sporting Cristal | 50% | 5 (2) | 1.48 | 34 |
Universitario de Deportes's Last Match – Universitario de Deportes vs Cienciano
Universitario de Deportes will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 Peru Liga 1 victory over Cienciano, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Universitario de Deportes had 64% possession and 15 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Universitario de Deportes | 64% | 15 (3) | 1.28 | 61 |
 Cienciano | 36% | 10 (4) | 0.77 | 22 |
Sporting Cristal vs Universitario de Deportes Stats
Key Stats
| Sporting Cristal | Universitario de Deportes | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.73 | Attacking Strength | 1.54 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 0.6 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sporting Cristal are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Universitario de Deportes average 1.2 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Sporting Cristal 16-13
Universitario de Deportes 12-8
What are the odds for this match?
Sporting Cristal to win: @2.9
Draw: @3.5
Universitario de Deportes to win: @2.15
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.775
Lineups
Sporting Cristal (4-2-3-1) : Diego Enriquez, Juan Cruz Gonzalez, Miguel Araujo, Rafael Lutiger, Cristiano Silva, Gustavo Cazonatti, Martin Tavara, Yoshimar Yotun, Santiago Emanuel Gonzalez, Maxloren Castro, Felipe Vizeu
Universitario de Deportes (5-3-2) : Diego Romero, Andy Polo, Cain Fara, Williams Riveros, Cesar Inga, Jose Carabali, Martin Perez Guedes, Jesus Castillo, Jairo Concha, Alex Valera, Lisandro Alzugaray
UTC Cajamarca 
Alianza Lima 
FBC Melgar 
Universitario de Deportes 
CD Los Chankas 
Sporting Cristal 
Alianza Atletico 
Cienciano 
Sport Huancayo 
Cusco FC 
Sport Boys 
Comerciantes Unidos 
Atletico Grau