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Sporting Cristal vs Junior

South America South America

Copa Libertadores Estadio Nacional de Lima, Lima
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Match Events

10'
Cazonatti G.
21'
Pena J.
46'
Sub
Cazonatti G. In: Tavara M.
Out: Cazonatti G.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 2-0, with Sporting Cristal advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

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

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

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

67% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Junior come out ahead of Sporting Cristal on wins alone.
  • Model gives Sporting Cristal a 42% chance of winning this.
  • Junior arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Sporting Cristal, 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 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73.8%
Sporting Cristal Clean Sheet 20%
Junior Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sporting Cristal Junior
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 11 12
Draws 5 6
Losses 12 10
Goals Scored 1.5 1
Goals Conceded 1.13 1.13
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.13 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

Sporting Cristal Compare

Top Goalscorer Gonzalez S.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Cabellos C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.15
Avg xA / game 0.75

Junior Compare

Avg xG / game 0.91
Avg xA / game 0.56

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Sporting Cristal 42 / 100
Junior 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
Sporting Cristal Junior

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

Sporting Cristal's goal record stands at 86% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Historical meetings average 3.50 goals per match.

Defensive concern: Junior conceded in 71% of 28 recent games.

Sporting Cristal went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Sporting Cristal VS Junior
1.5 Goals Scored 1
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.13
88% Over 1.5 50%
50% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Sporting Cristal

(Home)
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
27 Jun
Sporting Cristal
2 : 0
Union Comercio
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Junior

(Away)
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
28 May
Palmeiras
4 : 1
Junior
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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)