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Junior vs Sporting Cristal

South America South America

Copa Libertadores Estadio Jaime Morón León, Cartagena
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Match Events

9' Event
Muriel L.
28' Event
Perez K.
Assist: Rivas J.
36' Event
Muriel L.
Assist: Herrera E.

AI Match Summary

Junior in this Copa Libertadores tie, finishing 3-2. One-off knockout football delivers a decisive result.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

42%
Junior
20%
Draws
38%
Sporting Cristal
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Junior

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

67% / Medium Confidence
  • Sporting Cristal haven't matched Junior's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Junior a 42% chance of winning this.
  • Junior have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Junior, who have won 1 of the last 2 encounters.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 38%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Junior Clean Sheet 15%
Sporting Cristal Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Junior Sporting Cristal
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 12 11
Draws 6 5
Losses 11 13
Goals Scored 1.38 1.5
Goals Conceded 1.63 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.50
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.63 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 21, 2026 Copa Libertadores
Junior vs Sporting Cristal
3:2
Apr 29, 2026 Copa Libertadores
Sporting Cristal vs Junior
2:0

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Junior Compare

Top Goalscorer Muriel L.
2 Goals
Assists Leader Perez K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Sporting Cristal Compare

Top Goalscorer Yotun Y.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Cazonatti G.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Junior 41 / 100
Sporting Cristal 36 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Junior Sporting Cristal

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 3.50 goals when they meet.

Junior scored in 79% of their last 29 games.

Sporting Cristal's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 29 matches.

Recent resilience: Junior stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Junior VS Sporting Cristal
1.38 Goals Scored 1.5
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.13
63% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Junior

(Home)
29 Jul
Barranquilla
4 : 3
Junior
26 Jul
Deportes Tolima
2 : 1
Junior
23 Jul
Junior
2 : 2
Barranquilla
08 Jun
Atl. Nacional
1 : 0
Junior
03 Jun
Junior
3 : 0
Atl. Nacional
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Sporting Cristal

(Away)
30 Jul
Bragantino
1 : 0
Sporting Cristal
26 Jul
FBC Melgar
2 : 1
Sporting Cristal
23 Jul
Sporting Cristal
0 : 0
Bragantino
17 Jul
Sporting Cristal
1 : 0
Deportivo Garcilaso
11 Jul
Sporting Cristal
2 : 1
Tacna Heroica
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Flamengo RJ651014:216
2Estudiantes L.P.62316:59
3Ind. Medellin62136:117
4Cusco60154:121
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Coquimbo63128:610
2Deportes Tolima62227:68
3Club Nacional62227:98
4Universitario de Deportes61325:66
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Ind. Rivadavia651015:616
2Fluminense62227:78
3Bolivar61236:85
4Deportivo La Guaira60336:133
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1U. Catolica64118:413
2Cruzeiro63218:311
3Boca Juniors62136:57
4Barcelona SC61052:123
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 5)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Corinthians63218:411
2Platense63128:710
3Santa Fe62226:78
4Penarol60334:83
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 6)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Cerro Porteno64116:213
2Palmeiras632110:511
3Sporting Cristal62046:96
4Junior61145:114
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 7)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1LDU Quito64028:512
2Mirassol64027:412
3Lanus63033:79
4Always Ready61057:93
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)

League Standings (Group 8)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Independiente del Valle641111:613
2Rosario Central64119:113
3Universidad Central63037:119
4Libertad Asuncion60064:130
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Play Offs)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Play Offs)