Universitario De Deportes vs Sporting Cristal: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 May

Universitario De Deportes

W W W W D

1st place in Clausura

2-0

22/05/2025 22:00

Sporting Cristal

W L L W W

3rd place in Clausura

Peru Primera Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Universitario De Deportes vs Sporting Cristal on 22 May 2025 (kick-off: 22:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Universitario De Deportes vs Sporting Cristal preview before placing your bet.

Universitario De Deportes are currently 1st with 40 points after 17 matches.
Sporting Cristal sit 3rd with 31 points from 17 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Universitario De Deportes to win with probability 49%.
Head-to-head history favors Universitario De Deportes, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Sporting Cristal have one win, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

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Score.

Live coef.

Weather

22:00

2025-05-22

Universitario De Deportes vs Sporting Cristal - Prediction & Odds

Universitario De Deportes

Sporting Cristal

2025-05-22 22:00

STANDINGS UP TO 22/05/2025

Clausura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Universitario De Deportes	40	17	12	4	1	29	13	16
02 Cusco FC	36	17	11	3	3	29	15	14
03 Sporting Cristal	31	17	9	4	4	29	13	16
04 Alianza Lima	31	17	9	4	4	30	19	11
05 Cienciano	27	17	8	3	6	25	21	4
06 Los Chankas	27	17	9	0	8	21	28	-7
07 FBC Melgar	25	17	6	7	4	24	17	7
08 Deportivo Garcilaso	25	17	6	7	4	20	21	-1
09 AD Tarma	25	17	7	4	6	19	20	-1
10 Alianza Atletico Sullana	23	17	6	5	6	15	12	3
11 Comerciantes Unidos	23	17	6	5	6	17	22	-5
12 Sport Huancayo	18	17	5	3	9	28	28	0
13 Ayacucho Futbol Club	17	17	5	2	10	17	26	-9
14 Alianza Universidad	17	17	5	2	10	23	33	-10
15 Atletico Grau	16	17	4	4	9	19	24	-5
16 Sport Boys	16	17	4	4	9	14	25	-11
17 Juan Pablo II College	14	17	3	5	9	13	23	-10
18 UTC Cajamarca	13	17	3	4	10	16	28	-12
19 EM Deportivo Binacional	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Apertura	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Universitario De Deportes	39	18	12	3	3	38	12	26
02 Alianza Lima	37	18	11	4	3	23	11	12
03 Cusco FC	34	18	10	4	4	34	20	14
04 Alianza Atletico Sullana	34	18	11	1	6	28	18	10
05 Sporting Cristal	32	18	10	2	6	31	24	7
06 FBC Melgar	31	18	8	7	3	28	20	8
07 Sport Huancayo	30	18	9	3	6	23	21	2
08 Deportivo Garcilaso	27	18	8	3	7	28	19	9
09 AD Tarma	24	18	6	6	6	24	30	-6
10 Cienciano	23	18	5	8	5	29	25	4
11 Los Chankas	23	18	5	8	5	24	25	-1
12 Atletico Grau	22	18	5	7	6	23	24	-1
13 Sport Boys	20	18	5	5	8	26	28	-2
14 Juan Pablo II College	19	18	5	4	9	20	28	-8
15 UTC Cajamarca	19	18	5	4	9	17	34	-17
16 EM Deportivo Binacional	18	18	4	6	8	20	33	-13
17 Ayacucho Futbol Club	15	18	4	3	11	14	27	-13
18 Comerciantes Unidos	11	18	2	5	11	17	31	-14
19 Alianza Universidad	11	18	2	5	11	16	33	-17

Head To Head

23/10/2024 21:30

Sporting Cristal

2 - 1

Universitario De Deportes

PER D1

12/05/2024 19:30

Universitario De Deportes

4 - 1

Sporting Cristal

PER D1

16/09/2023 21:30

Sporting Cristal

0 - 0

Universitario De Deportes

PER D1

24/04/2023 21:50

Universitario De Deportes

2 - 0

Sporting Cristal

PER D1

09/10/2022 16:30

Sporting Cristal

0 - 0

Universitario De Deportes

PER D1

21/05/2022 20:00

Universitario De Deportes

1 - 1

Sporting Cristal

PER D1

Universitario De Deportes

33%

Draw

50%

Sporting Cristal

17%

Universitario De Deportes Last 6 matches

18/05/2025 16:30

Juan Pablo II College 2 - 0 Universitario De Deportes PER D1

14/05/2025 22:00

Universitario De Deportes 1 - 0 Barcelona SC(ECU) CON CLA

11/05/2025 19:30

Universitario De Deportes 0 - 1 Alianza Atletico Sullana PER D1

08/05/2025 22:00

Universitario De Deportes 1 - 1 Independiente del Valle CON CLA

03/05/2025 19:30

Cusco FC 2 - 0 Universitario De Deportes PER D1

27/04/2025 19:00

Universitario De Deportes 6 - 0 UTC Cajamarca PER D1

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Sporting Cristal

17/05/2025 16:30

Sporting Cristal 2 - 1 AD Tarma PER D1

13/05/2025 20:30

Sporting Cristal 0 - 1 Cerro Porteno CON CLA

10/05/2025 13:00

Ayacucho Futbol Club 1 - 4 Sporting Cristal PER D1

07/05/2025 22:00

Sporting Cristal 2 - 1 Bolivar CON CLA

28/04/2025 14:00

Sporting Cristal 3 - 2 Juan Pablo II College PER D1

24/04/2025 20:30

Cerro Porteno 2 - 2 Sporting Cristal CON CLA

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Peru Primera Division

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Universitario De Deportes

Sporting Cristal

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.23

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.34

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.49

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 35 matches

YesNo

26 (74%)9 (26%)

In last 35 matches

NoYes

20 (51%)19 (49%)

Universitario De Deportes

Recent matches

Sporting Cristal

Under /Over

(77%)27 8(23%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)27 12(31%)

Under /Over

(31%)11 24(69%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

Under /Over

(49%)17 18(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)15 24(62%)

/Yes

(46%)16 19(54%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(49%)19 20(51%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Universitario De Deportes

Sporting Cristal

Shots

Universitario De Deportes

Total shots

13.29 avg / game

Blocked

58 total

Avg. 3.41

Sporting Cristal

Total shots

13.92 avg / game

Blocked

74 total

Avg. 3.36

Universitario De Deportes Pass Sporting Cristal

Total passes

10895

Avg. 330 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

15447

Avg. 396 / game

Accurate

84%

Ball possession

57%

TOTAL ATTACKS

Universitario De Deportes

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

Universitario De Deportes

OTHERS

Universitario De Deportes

Played games

Sporting Cristal

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.46

Clean sheets

0.36

4.49

157

Corners

250

6.41

9.46

331

Throw-ins

402

10.31

0.83

Offsides

1.92

2.06

GK saves

2.26

Universitario De Deportes

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting Cristal

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.63

2.18

0.11

0.18

8.49

297

Fouls

456

11.69

9.23

323

Tackles

392

10.05

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NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Universitario De Deportes vs Sporting Cristal Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Universitario De Deportes vs Sporting Cristal on 22 May 2025 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 Peru Primera Division 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.

Universitario De Deportes vs Sporting Cristal Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Universitario De Deportes'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.

Peru Primera Division 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 Peru Primera Division standings and the Peru Primera Division form table to understand exactly where Universitario De Deportes and Sporting Cristal sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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