Sporting Cristal vs Universitario De Deportes: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 February

Betiball's prediction for Sporting Cristal vs Universitario De Deportes on 21 February 2026 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Sporting Cristal vs Universitario De Deportes preview before placing your bet.

Sporting Cristal vs Universitario De Deportes: Starting Lineups Time : 21/02/2026 17:00

Sporting Cristal
2 - 2
Finished
Universitario De Deportes
90+2' event Yoshimar Yotun
72' event Rafael Julian Lutiger Vidalon
69' event Leandro Sosa Toranza
55' event Gerald Martin Tavara Mogollon
48' event Irven Beybe Avila Acero / Felipe Vizeu do Carmo
46' event Luis Iberico / Maxloren Castro
46' event Christofer Gonzáles / Gustavo Cazonatti
46' event Leandro Sosa Toranza / Juan González
45+2' event Juan González
40' event Santiago.Gonzalez
event 80' Edison Flores / Alex Valera
event 80' Hugo Ancajima / Jairo Concha
event 70' Jorge Murrugarra / Martin Perez Guedes
event 59' Jose Rivera / Lisandro Alzugaray
event 45+3' Jesus Castillo
event 43' Diego Romero
event 30' Alex Valera
event 9' Jose Carabali
90+2' event Yoshimar Yotun
event 80' Edison Flores / Alex Valera
72' event Rafael Julian Lutiger Vidalon
event 80' Hugo Ancajima / Jairo Concha
69' event Leandro Sosa Toranza
event 70' Jorge Murrugarra / Martin Perez Guedes
55' event Gerald Martin Tavara Mogollon
event 59' Jose Rivera / Lisandro Alzugaray
48' event Irven Beybe Avila Acero / Felipe Vizeu do Carmo
event 45+3' Jesus Castillo
46' event Luis Iberico / Maxloren Castro
event 43' Diego Romero
46' event Christofer Gonzáles / Gustavo Cazonatti
event 30' Alex Valera
46' event Leandro Sosa Toranza / Juan González
event 9' Jose Carabali
45+2' event Juan González
40' event Santiago.Gonzalez
Sporting Cristal Sporting Cristal
Substitutions
#11 Irven Beybe Avila Acero
#33 Cesar Bautista
#14 Cristian Benavente Bristol
#44 Gerson Castillo
#10 Christofer Gonzáles
#16 Luis Iberico
#15 Alejandro Posito
#8 Leandro Sosa Toranza
#26 Ian Wisdom
Sporting Cristal Sporting Cristal Universitario De Deportes Universitario De Deportes
26Shots8
8Shots on Goal4
13Fouls14
8Corner Kick6
13Free kick12
1Offside5
4Yellow card2
2Save5
6Successful Tackles10
12Interceptions6
33Long pass31
9Successful center2
12Shots off goal3
1Hit The Post0
6Blocked1
6Tackle9
2Dribbles9
13Throw-in10
508Passes269
124Attacks60
63Dangerous attacks23
5Corner Kicks(HT)6
2BigChances3
0BigChancesMissed1
17ShotsInsideBox6
9ShotsOutsideBox2
38DuelsWon47
2.54ExpectedGoals1.47
2.92xGOT1.76
36Touches In Opposition Box7
37AccurateCrosses18
23GroundDuelsWon34
15AerialDuelsWon13
17Clearances36
Universitario De Deportes Universitario De Deportes
Substitutions
#26 Hugo Ancajima
#10 Horacio Martin Calcaterra
#29 Aldo Sebastian Corzo
#8 Hector Fertoli
#19 Edison Flores
#99 Miguel Silveira dos Santos
#23 Jorge Murrugarra
#11 Jose Rivera
#25 Miguel Vargas
Commentary
90+2' Penalty scored! Yoshimar Yotun - Sporting Cristal
80' Universitario De Deportes — substitution: Edison Flores / Alex Valera
80' Universitario De Deportes — substitution: Hugo Ancajima / Jairo Concha
72' Rafael Julian Lutiger Vidalon - Sporting Cristal receive a yellow card
70' Universitario De Deportes — substitution: Jorge Murrugarra / Martin Perez Guedes
69' Goal! Leandro Sosa Toranza - Sporting Cristal
59' Universitario De Deportes — substitution: Jose Rivera / Lisandro Alzugaray
55' Gerald Martin Tavara Mogollon - Sporting Cristal receive a yellow card
48' Sporting Cristal — substitution: Irven Beybe Avila Acero / Felipe Vizeu do Carmo
46' Sporting Cristal — substitution: Luis Iberico / Maxloren Castro
46' Sporting Cristal — substitution: Christofer Gonzáles / Gustavo Cazonatti
46' Sporting Cristal — substitution: Leandro Sosa Toranza / Juan González
45+3' Jesus Castillo - Universitario De Deportes receive a yellow card
45+2' Juan González - Sporting Cristal receive a yellow card
43' Diego Romero - Universitario De Deportes receive a yellow card
40' Santiago.Gonzalez - Sporting Cristal receive a yellow card
30' Penalty scored! Alex Valera - Universitario De Deportes
9' Goal! Jose Carabali - Universitario De Deportes

How We Build the Sporting Cristal vs Universitario De Deportes Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Sporting Cristal vs Universitario De Deportes on 21 February 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.

Sporting Cristal vs Universitario De Deportes Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Sporting Cristal's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Universitario De Deportes'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 Sporting Cristal and Universitario De Deportes sit and what this result means for both clubs.

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