Binacional vs Sporting Cristal Prediction: Can Binacional Upset the Visitors and Claim Three Win Points

In the upcoming fixture of the Peruvian Primera Division, Matchday 6, Binacional will be up against Sporting Cristal at the Estadio Monumental Virgen de Chapi in Arequipa. According to the table standings of today, Binacional stands 17th with 3 wins and 12 points, whereas Sporting Cristal stands 6th with 5 wins and 22 points from 13 matches played. The two teams last played in September 2022, and the match resulted in a draw (1-1). From the last five matches played between the two, Sporting Cristal has won 4 and drawn a fixture. Sporting Cristal is likely to win the upcoming matchup and enter the top five standings. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Going in the matchup, Binacional is coming off a win against Asociación Deportivo Tarma (1-0), in which Jefferson Caceres scored the only goal with an assist made by Anthony Rosell. With three wins, a draw, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Binacional is delivering reasonable performances. Talking about the scoring average, Binacional has scored 11 goals, averaging 2.20 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Binacional has conceded 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. When playing at home, Binacional has won the last three home matches by a goal difference of a goal or two. With the likes of Freddy Oncoy, Brayan Fernandez, and Andy Polar in the lineup, Binacional will be looking confident. 

Diego Enríquez; Jack Durán, Stiwar Mena, Yonathan Murillo, José Anthony Rosell; Freddy Oncoy, Edson Aubert, Angel Romero; Brandon Palacios, Brayan Fernandez, Hoover Crespo.

Going in the matchup, Sporting Cristal is coming off a win against Union Comercio (1-6), in which Alejandro Hohberg, Brenner, Leandro Sosa, and Jostin Alacron scored goals. The significant assists and contributions from Alejandro Hohberg were spot-on. With 2 wins, 2 draws, and a defeat in the last five matches played, Sporting will be looking to align itself to the task and enter the top five standings. Though Sporting will be playing away from home, Sporting possesses a decent record in the last three away matches. About the scoring average, Sporting has scored 9 goals and conceded 4 goals in the last five matches across all competitions. 

Renato Solis; Rafael Lutiger, Ignacio, Gianfranco Chavez, Jhilmar Lora; Yoshimar Yotún, Jesús Pretell, Jesús Castillo; Alejandro Hohberg, Brenner Marlos, Joao Grimaldo.

Binacional has been phenomenal at home this season, scoring 14 goals, averaging 2.80 goals per game. On the other hand, Sporting has continued to stay unbeaten in the last three away fixtures. Considering the robust gameplay of Binacional at home, the upcoming matchup is likely to be a high scoring one, with both teams managing to score at least a goal. I am predicting a draw or Sporting to win. In both scenarios, the match total is expected to be over 2.5 goals. 

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.78
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.64
• Sporting Cristal to Win for 2.50