Sporting Cristal vs Academia Deportiva Cantolao Prediction: Both Sides Starting Fresh

In the inaugural game of the Peruvian Primera Division, Sporting Cristal will take on Academia Deportiva Cantolao at the Alberto Gallardo Stadium in San Martin. Without any doubt, Sporting Cristal stands as favorite and are likely to start off the proceedings with a win. Though both sides had an average outing previously, both will look to accelerate from the start and produce a winning effort. The last time these two sides played against each other, the game ended in a draw (2-2).

Going in the competition, Sporting Cristal is coming off a defeat against FBC Melgar (0-2) in the previous season. With the new season around the corner and teams starting from a fresh start, Sporting Cristal will aspire to set off with a win. For Sporting Cristal, much will depend on the likes of Escobar, Buonanotte, Merlo, and Castillo. With a goal scoring average of 1.4 goals per game, Sporting Cristal certainly stands as favorite compared to Academia Deportiva Cantolao. 

Going in the game, Academia Deportiva Cantolao will be looking to get a bit more consistent and improve from the previous season. In their last appearance, Academia Deportiva Cantolao tied the game against Ayacucho FC (1-1). At the moment, Academia Deportiva Cantolao averages about 1 goal per game, which is quite decent in the contest of the league. For Academia, much will depend on the likes of Morales, Gambetta, and Carmona.

For the upcoming opening game of the Peruvian Primera Division, Sporting Cristal will look to start the competition with a win. The game total is expected to be over 2.5 goals, and the crowd to witness a thrilling game.

• Total Over 2.5 for 1.612
• Correct Score 2-1 for 10.00
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.36