Sporting Cristal meet Cerro Porteno in Wednesday’s forthcoming Copa Libertadores fixture.
Our full set of predictions, statistics and match poll for Sporting Cristal v Cerro Porteno can be seen below - plus the latest betting odds.
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Form Guide
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Sporting Cristal
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Sporting Cristal, buoyed by their previous result, will be hoping for more of the same after a 2-1 Copa Libertadores triumph over Bolívar.
In that game, Sporting Cristal managed 32% possession and 7 shots on goal with 3 on target. The scorer for Sporting Cristal was Martín Cauteruccio (5', 48'). At the other end, Bolivar got 15 shots at goal with 2 on target. Ramiro Vaca (73') scored for Bolívar.
It’s been all too rare in recent times where Sporting Cristal have shown defensive steel. The reality is that Sporting Cristal have been scored against in 5 of their previous 6 clashes, letting in 10 goals in the process. Previous results aside, we will just have to wait and see whether such a trend might be replicated in this upcoming match or not.
Cerro Porteno
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After being beaten in their last game against Palmeiras in Copa Libertadores competition, Cerro Porteno and their travelling fans will hope for a better result here.
In that match, Cerro Porteno managed 45% possession and 17 shots on goal with 2 of them on target. Palmeiras had 9 shots on goal with 6 on target. Vitor Roque (90') scored for Palmeiras.
The stats tell the story, and Cerro Porteno have been scored against in 6 of their last 6 games, letting opponents get 10 goals in all. Defensively, Cerro Porteno have seen their frailties exposed.
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Head to head
The last league meeting between the two was Copa Libertadores match day 3 on 25/04/2025 when it ended Cerro Porteno 2-2 Sporting Cristal.
That time, Cerro Porteno managed 45% possession and 25 attempts on goal with 9 of them on target. The scorers were Cecilio Domínguez (42') and Federico Carrizo (44').
At the other end, Sporting Cristal had 13 attempts at goal with 3 on target. Santiago González (38') scored.
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Team News: Sporting Cristal
The Sporting Cristal boss Guillermo Farré doesn’t have any fitness worries whatsoever ahead of this clash thanks to a completely healthy group available to select from.
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Team News: Cerro Porteno
Owing to a completely healthy squad to choose from, the Cerro Porteno boss Diego Martínez has no fitness worries whatsoever coming into this game.
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Prediction
We’re of the opinion that Cerro Porteno and Sporting Cristal should both be able to score here although it’s hard to pick a clear winner.
Shouldn’t be much in it, and a draw looks quite a realistic result. Our tip is therefore for a hard-fought 1-1 scoreline at the end of this game.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Regarding the latest bookmaker odds in the WDW market, putting your money on Sporting Cristal is available for 2.55, a wager on the game finishing all-square is 3.4 and taking a punt on the winner to be Cerro Porteno can get you 2.7. These are the most competitive bets on offer at the current time.
Victor Martins,
21:01 11/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Sporting Cristal
Formed: 1955
Stadium: The Estadio Alberto Gallardo (11,600)
Captain: Yoshimar Yotún
Chairman: Joel Raffo
Manager: Guillermo Farré
Competitions: Copa Libertadores (Group G)