South America : CONMEBOL Libertadores
Full-time report
Recent form
JuniorDDWDL
Sporting CristalLWWWWHead to head
Our prediction
Junior to win
@ 1.73Goals outlook
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
Junior vs Sporting Cristal preview and result
Junior and Sporting Cristal met in the CONMEBOL Libertadores on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 03:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 3 - 2, 3 - 1 at half time.
Our model gives Junior a 68% chance of winning, the draw 16% and Sporting Cristal 16%. Our pick was Junior to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.73. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance 1X (Junior or Draw) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.
Goals: we expect about 2.0 goals (0.3 for Junior, 1.7 for Sporting Cristal). The chance of three or more goals is 32%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (80% confidence). 5 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Junior have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-W-D-L), scoring 6 and conceding 6. Sporting Cristal have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-W-W), scoring 15 and conceding 4. In the table, Junior are 4th with 4 points and Sporting Cristal are 3rd with 6 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Junior vs Sporting Cristal?
Our pre-match prediction is Junior to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.73. Win chances: Junior 68%, draw 16%, Sporting Cristal 16%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Junior vs Sporting Cristal?
We expect about 2.0 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 32%).
What time is Junior vs Sporting Cristal?
Junior vs Sporting Cristal (CONMEBOL Libertadores) was played on Thursday 21 May 2026 at 03:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Junior vs Sporting Cristal?
The double chance 1X (Junior or Draw) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
CONMEBOL 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 |
More CONMEBOL Libertadores predictions
Coquimbo Unidovs
Deportes Tolima3 - 0Tue 23:00
Fluminensevs
Bolívar2 - 1Tue 23:00
Rosario Centralvs
UCV4 - 0Wed 01:00
Always Readyvs
Mirassol1 - 2Wed 01:00
Santa Fevs
Platense2 - 1Wed 01:30
Boca Juniorsvs
Cruzeiro1 - 1Wed 03:00
Independiente del Vallevs
Libertad Asuncion4 - 1Wed 23:00
Club Nacionalvs
Universitario0 - 0Thu 01:30
Flamengovs
Estudiantes L.P.1 - 0Thu 01:30
LDU de Quitovs
Lanus2 - 0Other matches on Thu 21 May
Gremiovs
Palestino2 - 001:00
Independiente Petrolerovs
Botafogo0 - 301:30
River Platevs
RB Bragantino1 - 123:00
Atletico-MGvs
Cienciano2 - 023:00
Puerto Cabellovs
Juventud1 - 119:30
VfL Wolfsburgvs
SC Paderborn 070 - 001:00
Detroit Cityvs
Miami FC2 - 101:00
Houston Dash Wvs
San Diego Wave W2 - 201:00
AHFC Royalsvs
Brazos Valley6 - 101:00
Project 51Ovs
Sportivo San Juan1 - 0

Cerro Porteno
Palmeiras
Sporting Cristal
Junior