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Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal: result 2-1 and analysis

CONMEBOL LibertadoresGroup Stage - 2Kick-off on April 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM (UTC)Allianz Parque, São Paulo, São Paulo

Palmeiras
2-1
Sporting Cristal

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What was the result of Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal?

Palmeiras won 2-1 on April 16, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 27′MuriloPalmeiras
  • 41′J. GonzálezSporting Cristal
  • 80′J. LópezPalmeiras (pen.)

Official lineup for Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Palmeiras

4-2-3-1
  1. 42J. López
  1. 11J. Arias
  2. 19R. Sosa
  3. 40Allan
  1. 17Marlon Freitas
  2. 8Andreas Pereira
  1. 12Khellven
  2. 26Murilo
  3. 15G. Gómez
  4. 4A. Giay
  1. 1Carlos Miguel

Sporting Cristal

4-4-2
  1. 11I. Ávila
  2. 16L. Iberico
  1. 23M. Castro
  2. 19Y. Yotún
  3. 55Gustavo Cazonatti
  4. 18J. González
  1. 90Cris Silva
  2. 5R. Lutiger
  3. 20M. Araujo
  4. 8L. Sosa
  1. 1D. Enríquez
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Palmeiras have 11 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat; Sporting Cristal have 6, 4 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Palmeiras
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 12, 2026Corinthians(away)0-0Serie A
Apr 9, 2026Junior(away)1-1CONMEBOL Libertadores
Apr 5, 2026Bahia(away)2-1Serie A
Apr 3, 2026Gremio(home)2-1Serie A
Mar 22, 2026Sao Paulo(away)1-0Serie A
Sporting Cristal
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Apr 9, 2026Cerro Porteno(home)1-0CONMEBOL Libertadores
Apr 3, 2026UCV Moquegua(home)1-2Primera División
Mar 21, 2026Club Deportivo Los Chankas(away)2-3Primera División
Mar 15, 2026Sport Boys(home)3-0Primera División
Mar 11, 2026Carabobo FC(home)1-2CONMEBOL Libertadores

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 2 Palmeiras wins, 0 draws, 0 Sporting Cristal wins.

DateScoreCompetition
May 29, 2025Palmeiras 6-0 Sporting CristalCONMEBOL Libertadores
Apr 3, 2025Sporting Cristal 2-3 PalmeirasCONMEBOL Libertadores

Last archived meeting: Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal on May 29, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Palmeiras score 1.7 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Sporting Cristal score 1.6 and concede 1.2.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Palmeiras1.70.7510/159/15
Sporting Cristal1.61.2510/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Palmeiras sit 2nd in CONMEBOL Libertadores (11 points from 6 matches) and Sporting Cristal sit 3rd (6 points from 6 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Palmeiras632110511
3Sporting Cristal6204696

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