Copa Libertadores· Group Stage - 5· Estadio Romelio Martinez
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Junior vs Sporting Cristal Prediction & Betting Tips
Thursday, 21 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Junior vs Sporting Cristal tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Sporting Cristal +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 86% | 1.17 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Junior +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 81% | 1.24 | - |
| X2Sporting Cristal or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 61% | 1.63 | - |
| 1XJunior or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| 2Sporting Cristal to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 39% | 2.58 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 32% | 3.09 | - |
| 1Junior to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Sporting Cristal -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 19% | 5.17 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 14% | 7.00 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Junior -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 12.37 | - |
Junior vs Sporting Cristal preview & analysis
Match preview
Junior host Sporting Cristal in the Copa Libertadores (Group Stage - 5) at Estadio Romelio Martinez on Thursday, 21 May 2026, with kick-off at 02:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 1 meeting between these sides, Junior have won 0, Sporting Cristal have won 1 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 0 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Sporting Cristal narrow favourites: Junior 23%, draw 38%, Sporting Cristal 39%. We expect around 2.0 goals (0.8 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 32% for over 2.5 and 39% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Copa Libertadores table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cerro Porteno | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 13 |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 11 |
| 3 | Sporting Cristal | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | -3 | 6 |
| 4 | Junior | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -6 | 4 |
Junior vs Sporting Cristal: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Junior vs Sporting Cristal?
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Sporting Cristal are favourites. Our model gives Junior a 23% chance of winning, Sporting Cristal 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Junior vs Sporting Cristal?
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We rate both teams to score at 39%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Junior vs Sporting Cristal kick off?
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Junior vs Sporting Cristal kicks off at 02:00 UTC on Thursday, 21 May 2026 at Estadio Romelio Martinez, Cartagena.
