Junior
3/10Wins
1.4Goals / game
1.3Conceded / game
Keep in view: 4 losses in that sample. At home, 5 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Junior’s results
CONMEBOL LibertadoresGroup Stage - 5THE MATCH CENTREJunior vs Sporting Cristal match centre
90′ · Live
3:2
UK time · Europe/London Goalscorers
L. Muriel9′
K. Perez28′
L. Muriel36′
Y. Yotun45+5′
G. Cazonatti56′
THE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
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Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Unavailable · Calculated Not supplied.
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MATCHDAY LIVE
90′ IN PLAYInside the game
Every chance. Every turning point.
KICKOFF EDGE LIVE READING
GOOD DATAWhat the match state suggests now
Current result estimate95.9%Junior
Draw4.0%at full time
Current result estimate0.1%Sporting Cristal
Another goal8.1%before full time
Next goal: Junior 4.0% · no further goal 91.9% · Sporting Cristal 4.1%.
Experimental model combining the pre-match forecast with score, time, shots, shots on target, possession, corners and red cards. This is not live xG or bookmaker odds.JuniorSporting Cristal
2.040Expected goals · API-Football1.240
8Shots on target5
16Total Shots19
50%Ball Possession50%
4Corner Kicks6
13Fouls10
2Yellow Cards0
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves5
424Total passes404
355Passes accurate341
— means not supplied. Live xG availability varies by match. Verified post-match xG is shown separately in the Chance quality section when available.
IF THE SCORE HOLDS
Group FProvisional table
Illustrative positions after applying the current score to the latest stored standings. Official tables can also change as other live matches finish.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cerro Porteno | 6 | +4 | 13 | — |
| 2 |  Palmeiras | 6 | +5 | 11 | — |
| 3 | Junior | 7 | -5 | 7 | ↑ 1 |
| 4 |  Sporting Cristal | 7 | -4 | 6 | ↓ 1 |
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Recorded availability for this fixture. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Junior 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Sporting Cristal 0 reported
Availability report not received yet.
Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Compare the evidence for both teams before drawing a conclusion. The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Sporting Cristal
3/10Wins
1.2Goals / game
1.7Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 2 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Sporting Cristal’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Lineup data is available in the match centre.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
Historical context reconstructed from results currently stored, not an archived pre-match briefing. These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Junior
10 matchesResults3 wins · 3 draws · 4 losses
Goals scored per game1.4
Goals conceded per game1.3
Games with 3+ goals4 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Once CaldasHome · Primera A2–2Cerro PortenoHome · CONMEBOL Libertadores0–1Deportivo PastoHome · Primera A4–3Sporting CristalAway · CONMEBOL Libertadores0–2CucutaAway · Primera A1–1LlanerosHome · Primera A2–0Cerro PortenoAway · CONMEBOL Libertadores0–1Ãguilas DoradasAway · Primera A3–0PalmeirasHome · CONMEBOL Libertadores1–1Deportivo CaliHome · Primera A1–2
Sporting Cristal
10 matchesResults3 wins · 2 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.2
Goals conceded per game1.7
Games with 3+ goals5 of 10
Both teams scored6 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
FC CajamarcaAway · Primera División1–3Alianza LimaAway · Primera División1–1PalmeirasHome · CONMEBOL Libertadores0–2CuscoHome · Primera División2–2JuniorHome · CONMEBOL Libertadores2–0Comerciantes UnidosAway · Primera División0–1Atletico GrauAway · Primera División1–4UTC CajamarcaHome · Primera División3–2PalmeirasAway · CONMEBOL Libertadores1–2Cerro PortenoHome · CONMEBOL Libertadores1–0
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Junior at home with Sporting Cristal away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 02:57 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
CONMEBOL Libertadores · 2026/27 · all league matches
JuniorSporting Cristal
4Matches played8
1Points earned14
0Wins4
0.3Goals scored / match1.2
1.3Goals conceded / match1.0
0Clean sheets4
3Failed to score1
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Junior at home with Sporting Cristal away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
1 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Junior
0wins1MEETINGS
Sporting Cristal
1winsApr 2026 – Apr 2026 · Past results, not a forecast.
Scores shown with Junior first; venues vary.
TEAM SELECTION
Confirmed lineupsLineups & formations
Official starting XIs supplied by the match-data provider.
Junior
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Alfredo Arias
- 30
J. MartinezG - 3
E. HerreraD - 24
J. PestanaD - 5
D. RiveraD - 27
J. NaviaD - 7
H. RiveraM - 22
J. RivasM - 21
J. CanchimboM - 8
Y. CharaM - 18
K. PerezM - 10
L. MurielF
Substitutes (12)
1 · M. Silveira
29 · T. Gutierrez
70 · C. Bacca
80 · F. S. Angel Bernal
26 · Y. Suarez
14 · J. Rios
77 · C. Barrios
9 · G. Paiva
88 · B. Castrillon
20 · J. Sarmiento
34 · J. Guerrero
38 · A. Shmalbach
Sporting Cristal
Confirmed formation4-2-3-1Ricardo Ze
- 1
D. EnriquezG - 8
L. SosaD - 15
A. J. Posito OlazabalD - 96
L. AbramD - 5
R. LutigerD - 55
G. CazonattiM - 25
M. TavaraM - 23
M. CastroM - 19
Y. YotunM - 18
J. GonzalezM - 11
I. AvilaF
Substitutes (12)
33 · C. Bautista
14 · C. Benavente
9 · F. Vizeu
97 · M. Rodriguez
26 · I. Wisdom
34 · Y. del Valle
41 · J. Cuenca
27 · Gabriel
90 · Cristiano
32 · L. Diaz
28 · D. Otoya
21 · C. Cabellos
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE
This matchPlayer statistics
Junior
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefersson Martínez | 90 | 6.6 | — | 0 | — | 27 | — |
| Edwin Herrera | 90 | 6.5 | — | 1 | — | 52 | — |
| Jean Carlos Pestaña | 90 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 42 | — |
| Daniel Rivera | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 33 | 2 |
| Jhon Navia | 71 | 6.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Harold Rivera | 63 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 38 | — |
| Jesús Rivas | 55 | 6.7 | — | 1 | 1 | 26 | — |
| Joel Canchimbo | 55 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| Yimmi Chará | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| Kevin Pérez | 90 | 7.2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 39 | — |
| Luis Muriel | 63 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18 | — |
| Fabián Ángel | 35 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 11 | 1 |
| Cristian Barrios | 35 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 6 | — |
| Jannenson Sarmiento | 27 | 6.5 | — | 0 | — | 9 | — |
| Teófilo Gutiérrez | 27 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 17 | — |
| Yeison Suárez | 19 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 7 | — |
| Mauro Silveira | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jhonier Guerrero | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Andrés Schmalbach | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Juan David Ríos | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Bryan Castrillón | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guillermo Paiva | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Bacca | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Sporting Cristal
| Player | Min | Rating | Goals | Assists | Shots | Passes | Tackles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Enríquez | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | — | 25 | — |
| Leandro Sosa | 45 | 5.9 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — |
| Alejandro Pósito | 45 | 6.0 | — | 0 | — | 23 | 1 |
| Luis Abram | 90 | 6.7 | — | 0 | — | 54 | 1 |
| Rafael Lutiger | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 39 | 2 |
| Gustavo Cazonatti | 73 | 7.9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 4 |
| Martín Távara | 84 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 1 | 30 | 2 |
| Maxloren Castro | 90 | 6.2 | — | 0 | — | 21 | 1 |
| Yoshimar Yotún | 90 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 49 | — |
| Juan Cruz Gonzalez | 90 | 7.2 | — | 0 | 2 | 37 | 4 |
| Irven Ávila | 45 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 1 | 21 | 1 |
| Cristiano | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | — | 18 | — |
| Gabriel Santana | 45 | 6.7 | — | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| Felipe Vizeu | 45 | 6.9 | — | 0 | 2 | 10 | — |
| Catriel Cabellos | 17 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| Mateo Rodríguez | 14 | 6.3 | — | 0 | — | 2 | — |
| César Bautista | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joao Cuenca | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Leonardo Díaz | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carlos Del Valle | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cristian Benavente | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ian Wisdom | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Diego Otoya | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Junior | Draw | Sporting Cristal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.75 | 3.60 | 4.75 |
Snapshot from 20 May 2026, 20:38 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
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