Match Analysis: Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras-SP – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-04-03
- Time: 10:00 PM UTC
- Location: Estadio Nacional de Lima, Lima, Peru
Game Overview
Sporting Cristal hosts Palmeiras in the CONMEBOL Copa Libertadores, a match where Palmeiras is favored due to their overall strength and recent form, despite some mixed results in away games.
Key Factors to Consider
- Palmeiras has shown mixed form away from home, while Sporting Cristal has been motivated by recent wins. However, Palmeiras generally holds an edge in talent and depth.
- The head-to-head record shows both teams have won once each in their past two meetings, indicating a competitive match.
- Palmeiras has several key injuries, including Bruno Rafael, Gustavo Gómez, and others, which could impact their performance.
- The Estadio Nacional de Lima crowd could give Sporting Cristal an advantage, but Palmeiras's experience in big games might offset this.
- Both teams are highly motivated as they seek to advance in the Copa Libertadores.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -185 for Palmeiras, 475 for Sporting Cristal, 300 for Draw | Palmeiras | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | -1 for Palmeiras at -112 | Palmeiras -1 | ★★★☆☆ 50% |
| Over_under | Over 2.5 at -120, Under 2.5 at -110 | Over 2.5 | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Predicted Outcome
Palmeiras is likely to win based on their overall strength and experience despite recent away form issues.
Predicted Score: 2-1 in favor of Palmeiras