Sporting Cristal vs Universitario Pronostico Prediction 21 February 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Sporting Cristal and Universitario promises to be intriguing, given the current form of both teams. Sporting Cristal have shown mixed results in recent matches, but they boast a strong home record. Universitario, on the other hand, are in excellent form, displaying confident performances both at home and away. Both sides are eager to climb the standings, adding an extra layer of intrigue to their encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 24 October 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Sporting Cristal were the home side):
- possession: 72% vs 28%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 9 vs 18;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊 Analytical review of the previous official encounters between Sporting Cristal and Universitario:
- 42 matches played;
- home team victories - 12, away team wins - 10, draws - 20;
- goals scored (home/away) - 50 to 44;
- average total goals per match - 2.24.
Head-to-head statistics Sporting Cristal - Universitario Pronostico
Sporting Cristal Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Copa Libertadores, featuring 2 de Mayo Juan Caballero as the hosts and Sporting Cristal as the visitors. The match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Sporting Cristal vs 2 de Mayo Juan Caballero):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 1.
Sporting Cristal currently sit seventh in the standings and are eager to climb higher. The team has shown mixed results, which might be a temporary phase. However, they maintain a strong home form, having avoided defeat in most of their home fixtures. They average 1.5 goals per game, highlighting their attacking potential. Nonetheless, their defense could be vulnerable, considering the number of goals conceded.
Match Results: Sporting Cristal
Universitario de Deportes Team Overview
The visitors' last official match took place on in the Primera Division, with Universitario hosting Cienciano. The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Universitario vs Cienciano):
- possession: 63% vs 37%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 14 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
Universitario have been displaying consistent form in their recent matches, remaining unbeaten in the tournament so far. They average 1.6 goals per game, highlighting their offensive potential. Their defense is equally impressive, conceding just 0.7 goals per match on average, which speaks to their solid backline. In their last head-to-head encounter, Universitario secured a 1-0 victory against Sporting Cristal away from home, reaffirming their ambitions and level of play both at home and on the road.
Match Results: Universitario de Deportes
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- home team wins - 12, away team wins - 10, draws - 20.
Statistics: Sporting Cristal vs Universitario de Deportes
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- win percentage: 33% vs 67%;
- losses: 1 vs 0;
- draws: 1 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 7;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.19, the guests - 1.05;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.24;
- both teams scored: overall - 22; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Sporting Cristal vs Universitario de Deportes
- average total in the tournament: 2.33 vs 2.33;
- average total goals scored: 1.33 vs 1.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.33 vs 0.33;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1.33;
- Sporting Cristal: average total at home in the tournament - 1;
- Universitario de Deportes: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.25) vs 1.6 (away - 1.4).
- Sporting Cristal have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Universitario de Deportes (Primera Division).
Prediction on corners
Sporting Cristal: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 7; at home field - 9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.4; at home field - 6.75.
Universitario de Deportes: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.33, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.1; away - 4.2.
- Sporting Cristal have taken over 3.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 42;
- both teams scored all-time - 22 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Sporting Cristal vs Universitario de Deportes
- number of matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 2;
- number of BTTS matches for Sporting Cristal at home - 1 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Universitario de Deportes away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Sporting Cristal at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for Universitario de Deportes away - 3 (60%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:0 (7/27, 25.9%);
- Sporting Cristal at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (1/1, 100%);
- Universitario de Deportes away most often play: 1:1 (1/1, 100%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.37% (odds 6)
0:1 - 10.75% (odds 8)
0:0 - 9.02% (odds 9.5)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
The clash between Sporting Cristal and Universitario promises to be thrilling. Sporting Cristal boast an impressive home record, rarely tasting defeat on their own turf. This trend is well-established. On the flip side, Universitario are in excellent form, delivering strong performances both at home and away. Despite this, the tendency leans towards Sporting Cristal having the upper hand in home fixtures. Based on this analysis and the current team data, a double chance for the home side emerges as the most likely outcome. It's an intriguing bet for this stage of the tournament.
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