Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal - Copa Libertadores
Fixture Preview - 29 May 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Palmeiras host Sporting Cristal in a crucial Copa Libertadores clash at Allianz Parque on Thursday. The Brazilian side enters this match with a solid recent form, recording three wins in their last five outings, while Cristal has struggled, managing just one victory in their last five. Historically, Palmeiras has been dominant in their head-to-head encounters, winning three of the last four matches against Cristal, which adds to their confidence heading into this fixture. One concrete angle to consider is Palmeiras' defensive solidity, as they have kept clean sheets in three of their last five games. Given Sporting Cristal's inconsistent form and their tendency to struggle against stronger opposition, it is likely that Palmeiras will control the match and limit Cristal's scoring opportunities. With odds of 1.57 for over 2.5 goals, there is potential for a high-scoring affair, but the focus may well be on Palmeiras' ability to secure a comfortable win while maintaining a strong defensive performance.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Racing Club | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 1 |  LDU Quito | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 1 |  River Plate | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 1 |  Palmeiras | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 1 |  Estudiantes | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 2 |  Flamengo | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 2 |  Fortaleza | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 2 |  Cerro Porteño | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 2 |  Peñarol | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 2 |  Libertad | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 |  Atlético Nacional | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| 2 |  Botafogo | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 2 |  Universitario | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 |  Independiente del Valle | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 |  Central Cordoba SdE | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 3 |  Universidad Chile | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 3 |  San Antonio Bulo Bulo | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 |  Atlético Bucaramanga | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 3 |  Club Bolívar | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 |  Alianza Lima | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 |  Bahia | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 |  Olimpia | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 |  Barcelona Guayaquil | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 4 |  Talleres Córdoba | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 4 |  Nacional | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 4 |  Deportivo Táchira | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 4 |  Carabobo | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 |  Sporting Cristal | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 4 |  Colo-Colo | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | Palmeiras | 6–0 | Sporting Cristal | Copa Libertadores |
| April 3, 2025 | Sporting Cristal | 2–3 | Palmeiras | Copa Libertadores |
| April 18, 2013 | Sporting Cristal | 1–0 | Palmeiras | Copa Libertadores |
| February 15, 2013 | Palmeiras | 2–1 | Sporting Cristal | Copa Libertadores |