Atletico Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 May

Betiball's prediction for Atletico Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal on 20 May 2026 (kick-off: 22:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Atletico Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal preview before placing your bet.

Atletico Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal: Starting Lineups Time : 20/05/2026 22:00

Atletico Junior Barranquilla
3 - 2
Finished
Sporting Cristal
90+7' event Fabian Angel Penalty cancelled
85' event Jeison Suarez
71' event Jeison Suarez / Jhon Navia
66' event Jannenson Sarmiento
63' event Teofilo Antonio Gutierrez / Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto
63' event Jannenson Sarmiento / Harold Rivera Roa
55' event Cristian Barrios / Joel Canchimbo
55' event Fabian Angel / Jesus David Rivas Hernandez
36' event Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto
28' event Kevin Pérez Kraaijeveld
11' event Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto Goal awarded
9' event Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto
event 90+6' Cristiano da Silva Leite
event 84' Mateo Rodriguez / Gerald Martin Tavara Mogollon
event 73' Catriel Cabellos / Gustavo Cazonatti
event 56' Gustavo Cazonatti
event 46' Felipe Vizeu do Carmo / Irven Beybe Avila Acero
event 46' Gabriel Santana Pinto / Leandro Sosa Toranza
event 46' Cristiano da Silva Leite / Alejandro Posito
event 45+5' Yoshimar Yotun
90+7' event Fabian Angel Penalty cancelled
event 90+6' Cristiano da Silva Leite
85' event Jeison Suarez
event 84' Mateo Rodriguez / Gerald Martin Tavara Mogollon
71' event Jeison Suarez / Jhon Navia
event 73' Catriel Cabellos / Gustavo Cazonatti
66' event Jannenson Sarmiento
event 56' Gustavo Cazonatti
63' event Teofilo Antonio Gutierrez / Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto
event 46' Felipe Vizeu do Carmo / Irven Beybe Avila Acero
63' event Jannenson Sarmiento / Harold Rivera Roa
event 46' Gabriel Santana Pinto / Leandro Sosa Toranza
55' event Cristian Barrios / Joel Canchimbo
event 46' Cristiano da Silva Leite / Alejandro Posito
55' event Fabian Angel / Jesus David Rivas Hernandez
event 45+5' Yoshimar Yotun
36' event Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto
28' event Kevin Pérez Kraaijeveld
11' event Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto Goal awarded
9' event Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto
Atletico Junior Barranquilla Atletico Junior Barranquilla
Substitutions
#80 Fabian Angel
#70 Carlos Bacca
#77 Cristian Barrios
#88 Bryan Castrillon
#34 Jhomier Guerrero
#29 Teofilo Antonio Gutierrez
#9 Guillermo Paiva
#14 Juan David Rios Henao
#20 Jannenson Sarmiento
#38 Andrés Schmalbach
#1 Mauro Silveira
#26 Jeison Suarez
Atletico Junior Barranquilla Atletico Junior Barranquilla Sporting Cristal Sporting Cristal
16Shots19
7Shots on Goal5
13Fouls10
4Corner Kick6
10Free kick13
3Offside3
2Yellow card1
3Save4
5Successful Tackles10
6Interceptions4
12Long pass23
0Successful center3
6Shots off goal10
0Hit The Post1
3Blocked4
4Tackle10
7Dribbles9
14Throw-in17
429Passes408
82Attacks88
29Dangerous attacks44
1Corner Kicks(HT)3
3BigChances2
1BigChancesMissed1
9ShotsInsideBox8
7ShotsOutsideBox11
29DuelsWon54
2.03ExpectedGoals1.35
1.25xGOpenPlay1.13
2.03xGNonPenalty1.35
3.14xGOT2.05
25Touches In Opposition Box21
3AccurateCrosses20
22GroundDuelsWon40
7AerialDuelsWon14
26Clearances14
Sporting Cristal Sporting Cristal
Substitutions
#33 Cesar Bautista
#14 Cristian Benavente Bristol
#21 Catriel Cabellos
#90 Cristiano da Silva Leite
#41 Joao Cuenca
#34 Yamir del Valle
#32 Leonardo Diaz
#27 Gabriel Santana Pinto
#28 Diego Otoya
#97 Mateo Rodriguez
#9 Felipe Vizeu do Carmo
#26 Ian Wisdom
Commentary
90+7' VAR review - Atletico Junior Barranquilla
90+6' Cristiano da Silva Leite - Sporting Cristal receive a yellow card
85' Jeison Suarez - Atletico Junior Barranquilla receive a yellow card
84' Sporting Cristal — substitution: Mateo Rodriguez / Gerald Martin Tavara Mogollon
73' Sporting Cristal — substitution: Catriel Cabellos / Gustavo Cazonatti
71' Atletico Junior Barranquilla — substitution: Jeison Suarez / Jhon Navia
66' Jannenson Sarmiento - Atletico Junior Barranquilla receive a yellow card
63' Atletico Junior Barranquilla — substitution: Teofilo Antonio Gutierrez / Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto
63' Atletico Junior Barranquilla — substitution: Jannenson Sarmiento / Harold Rivera Roa
56' Goal! Gustavo Cazonatti - Sporting Cristal
55' Atletico Junior Barranquilla — substitution: Cristian Barrios / Joel Canchimbo
55' Atletico Junior Barranquilla — substitution: Fabian Angel / Jesus David Rivas Hernandez
46' Sporting Cristal — substitution: Felipe Vizeu do Carmo / Irven Beybe Avila Acero
46' Sporting Cristal — substitution: Gabriel Santana Pinto / Leandro Sosa Toranza
46' Sporting Cristal — substitution: Cristiano da Silva Leite / Alejandro Posito
45+5' Goal! Yoshimar Yotun - Sporting Cristal
36' Goal! Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto - Atletico Junior Barranquilla
28' Goal! Kevin Pérez Kraaijeveld - Atletico Junior Barranquilla
11' VAR review - Atletico Junior Barranquilla
9' Goal! Luis Fernando Muriel Fruto - Atletico Junior Barranquilla

How We Build the Atletico Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Atletico Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal on 20 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Atletico Junior Barranquilla vs Sporting Cristal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Atletico Junior Barranquilla's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sporting Cristal's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Atletico Junior Barranquilla and Sporting Cristal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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