Sporting Cristal vs Cajamarca Prediction 19 April 2026
🔊 The match promises to be exciting. Both teams are in decent form, but Sporting Cristal are playing at home, where they consistently deliver strong performances. The teams are fighting to improve their standings, so motivation will be high.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 23 August 2025 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Here's a breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (Sporting Cristal were the home team):
- possession: 67% vs 33%;
- corner kicks: 13 vs 1;
- fouls: 8 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 4.
📊 Analytical review of past official matches between Sporting Cristal and UTC Cajamarca:
- 27 matches played;
- home wins - 14, away wins - 3, draws - 10;
- goals scored (home/away) - 52 to 28;
- average total goals per match - 2.96.
Head-to-head statistics Sporting Cristal - Cajamarca

Sporting Cristal Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Copa Libertadores, with Palmeiras hosting Sporting Cristal. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory for the hosts.
Here are the game statistics (Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras):
- possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 8;
- fouls: 9 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Sporting Cristal have shown inconsistent form in their last five matches, securing two wins while suffering three losses. On home turf, they tend to have low-scoring affairs, with most games ending with a total of fewer than 3.5 goals. In the league, Sporting Cristal sit in eleventh place, highlighting the need to climb the standings. The team's average scoring rate stands at 1.78 goals per match, but their defense has been shaky, conceding around 1.44 goals per game. At home, Sporting strive to control the tempo and maintain a compact defensive structure.
Match Results: Sporting Cristal

UTC de Cajamarca Team Overview
The last official match for the current visitors took place on in the Primera Division, where UTC de Cajamarca hosted Sport Huancayo. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (UTC de Cajamarca vs Sport Huancayo):
- possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 1;
- fouls: 18 vs 19;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
UTC de Cajamarca currently hold the fifth spot in the standings, reflecting a solid performance this season. Over their last five matches, they've had mixed results: one win, two losses, and two draws. UTC exhibit a balanced style of play, averaging 1.4 goals scored per match while conceding around 1.3 goals. On the road, they strive to maintain a defensive structure, though it doesn't always prove successful. Their recent 2-2 draw against Sporting highlights their ability to challenge stronger opponents even away from home.
Match Results: UTC de Cajamarca
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Sporting Cristal (Home) vs UTC de Cajamarca (Away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 5;
- Number of wins: 2 (40%) vs 0 (0%);
- Number of losses: 2 (40%) vs 2 (40%);
- Number of draws: 1 (20%) vs 3 (60%);
- Average total goals scored: 1.2 vs 1.4;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.6 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 2;
- Number of losses: 3 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average first half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.6).
- UTC de Cajamarca conceded in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 away games (Primera Division).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 14, away team wins - 3, draws - 10.
Statistics: Sporting Cristal vs UTC de Cajamarca
- matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 10;
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- win percentage: 33% vs 40%;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 0 vs 3.
- Sporting Cristal have not lost in last 12 home games against UTC de Cajamarca (Primera Division).
- Sporting Cristal have not lost in 9 of last 10 games against UTC de Cajamarca (Primera Division).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.93, the guests - 1.04;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.96;
- both teams scored: overall - 17; at the home team's field - 8.
Statistics: Sporting Cristal vs UTC de Cajamarca
- average total in the tournament: 3.22 vs 2.7;
- average total goals scored: 1.78 vs 1.4;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.56 vs 0.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.22 vs 0.9;
- Sporting Cristal: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- UTC de Cajamarca: average total away in the tournament - 1.6;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.5) vs 1.4 (away - 1.6).
- Sporting Cristal have scored under 2.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against UTC de Cajamarca (Primera Division).
- Sporting Cristal have scored under 2.5 goals in 15 of last 17 games.
Prediction on corners
Sporting Cristal: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.22; at home field - 6.6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; at home field - 5.5.
UTC de Cajamarca: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5, away - 5.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.5; away - 5.4.
- Sporting Cristal have taken over 5.5 corners in 6 of last 7 home games against UTC de Cajamarca (Primera Division).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 17 times;
- on the home team’s field - 8 times.
Statistics: Sporting Cristal vs UTC de Cajamarca
- number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 10;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 7 vs 6;
- number of BTTS matches for Sporting Cristal at home - 4 (80%);
- number of BTTS matches for UTC de Cajamarca away - 4 (80%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Sporting Cristal at home - 3 (50%);
- BTTS matches for UTC de Cajamarca away - 4 (80%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (13/85, 15.3%);
- Sporting Cristal at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (2/5, 40%);
- UTC de Cajamarca away most often play: 1:2 , 2:0 , 2:1 , 2:2 , 2:3 (1/5, 20%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:0 - 9.93% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.8% (odds 8.5)
2:0 - 9.62% (odds 6.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
This match promises to be intriguing given the current form of both teams. Sporting Cristal at home tends to produce low-scoring games, with most matches ending with a total of fewer than 3.5 goals. This is backed by a consistent trend. Despite their ambition to climb the standings, their play remains balanced and cautious. On the other hand, UTC Cajamarca have the ability to hold their ground thanks to a solid defense. Considering the prevailing trend of under 3.5 goals and the current stats of both sides, betting on this outcome seems like a well-founded prediction.