Junior FC vs Sporting Cristal — Statistical Analysis, Historical Data & AI Match Projections
Copa Libertadores2026-05-21 · 05:00
Junior FCN/AAlternative high-probability score range based on the stats. The main score above remains the primary StatsBrain AI statistical projection.
Sporting CristalN/AWelcome to the Metropolitano, Barranquilla, where two footballing titans, Junior FC and Sporting Cristal, prepare for a captivating encounter. This fixture carries immense weight, representing a clash of traditions steeped in Colombian and Peruvian footballing heritage, respectively. Both clubs boast significant trophy cabinets and a fervent fanbase, ensuring a passionate atmosphere for this significant league battle. Our data projectors indicate a fascinating dynamic. Despite Junior FC’s slight possession advantage (52%), Sporting Cristal’s attacking prowess is statistically overwhelming, boasting an expected goals capability of 1.49 against Junior's 0.31. This suggests a contest where Sporting Cristal will likely dictate attacking opportunities, with a dominant 71.31% win probability underpinning their expected control of the crucial moments.
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | Goals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Rosario Central | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9:0 | 13 | WWW |
| 2 |  Deportes Tolima | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10:8 | 13 | WWL |
| 3 |  Independiente Medellín | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8:8 | 13 | LWD |
| 4 | Sporting Cristal | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8:8 | 11 | LWL |
| 5 |  Corinthians | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 10 | WWD |
| 6 |  Independiente Rivadavia | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:3 | 10 | WWD |
| 7 |  Coquimbo Unido | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:5 | 10 | LWW |
| 8 |  Mirassol | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 10 | WDW |
| 9 |  Universidad Católica | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:8 | 10 | WWD |
| 10 |  Barcelona Guayaquil | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5:8 | 10 | LLW |
| 11 | Carabobo | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 9 | WLW |
| 12 |  Flamengo | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:2 | 8 | WDD |
| 13 |  Palmeiras | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 | WDW |
| 14 |  Cruzeiro | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4:3 | 8 | WDD |
| 15 | Juventud | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 8 | WDL |
| 16 |  Boca Juniors | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:4 | 7 | LLD |
| 17 |  LDU Quito | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:1 | 7 | WLD |
| 18 |  Cerro Porteño | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 7 | WDW |
| 19 |  Independiente del Valle | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 | WWL |
| 20 |  Platense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:7 | 7 | WDL |
| 21 |  Estudiantes | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:4 | 6 | WDD |
| 22 | 2 de Mayo | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4:3 | 6 | DDD |
| 23 | Deportivo Táchira | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 6 | WLW |
| 24 | O'Higgins | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 | LWL |
| 25 |  Lanús | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 6 | WWL |
| 26 |  UCV | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | 6 | LWL |
| 27 |  Club Bolívar | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:5 | 5 | WDL |
| 28 |  Santa Fe | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 5 | LDW |
| 29 |  Fluminense | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:6 | 5 | LDW |
| 30 | Botafogo | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:3 | 4 | WDL |
| 31 |  Universitario | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:6 | 4 | LWL |
| 32 |  Nacional | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 4 | WLL |
| 33 | Argentinos Juniors | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 | WL |
| 34 | Bahia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 | LW |
| 35 | The Strongest | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 3 | WL |
| 36 |  Always Ready | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:6 | 3 | LWL |
| 37 | Nacional Potosí | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 | WL |
| 38 |  Deportivo La Guaira | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3:6 | 3 | DLD |
| 39 |  Peñarol | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 | LLD |
| 40 | Guaraní | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 | DL |
| 41 | Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 | LD |
| 42 | Alianza Lima | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 | LD |
| 43 | Junior FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:5 | 1 | LLL |
| 44 |  Cusco FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:6 | 1 | LLD |
| 45 | Huachipato | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 | LL |
| 46 |  Libertad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3:8 | 0 | LLL |
Junior FCSporting CristalUpcoming in Copa Libertadores
League →Recent results in Copa Libertadores
League →- 20 MayIndependiente del Valle4 – 1Libertad
- 20 MayBoca Juniors1 – 1Cruzeiro
- 20 MayAlways Ready1 – 2Mirassol
- 20 MaySanta Fe2 – 1Platense
- 19 MayFluminense2 – 1Club Bolívar
- 19 MayRosario Central4 – 0UCV
- 19 MayCoquimbo Unido3 – 0Deportes Tolima
- 8 MayIndependiente Medellín0 – 0Flamengo
- 8 MayJunior FC0 – 1Cerro Porteño
- 8 MayCoquimbo Unido2 – 1Universitario
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