Deportivo Municipal vs Sporting Cristal Prediction: Sporting Cristal to Win

In the upcoming fixture of the Peruvian Primera Division, Deportivo Municipal will take on Sporting Cristal at the Estadio Ivan Elias Moreno. Going in the game, Sporting Cristal stands 3rd with 5 wins and 18 points from 8 games played. On the other hand, Deportivo Municipal stands 12th with 2 wins and 10 points from 9 games played. If we compare the two teams on paper, Sporting Cristal is on the higher ground due its spectacular run in the league. 

Deportivo Municipal - Coming off a Draw Against Carlos A Mannucci (DLLDW)

Going in the game, Deportivo Municipal is coming off a draw against Carlos A. Mannucci (1-1) in which Adrian Ascues scored the goal in the 11th minute of play. Deportivo Municipal has scored 5 goals in 5 games, averaging 1 goal per game. Deportivo Municipal has won only 5 games against Sporting Cristal in the head-to-head clashes. Deportivo Municipal’s only win came against Universitario de Deportes 4 games back.

Key Players for Deportivo Municipal

• Adrian Ascues
• Alexis Rodrigues

Sporting Cristal - Continuing its Unbeaten Run (DWWDD)

Going in the game, Sporting Cristal is coming off a draw against Universidad Cesar Vallejo (0-0). Moreover, Sporting Cristal also defeated Universidad San Martin (1-2). Diego Buonanotte and Carlos Liza scored two important goals and are likely to continue with the same aggression ahead. Sporting Cristal has scored 7 goals in its last 5 games, averaging 1.4 goals per game. 

Key Players for Sporting Cristal

• Diego Buonanotte
• Omar Merlo
• Caros Liza

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, Sporting Cristal will be the favorite to win and score at least 2 or more goals upfront. The home side is likely to go score less against the formidable lineup of Sporting Cristal.

• Sporting Cristal to Win for 1.7
• Both Teams to Score - No for 2.292
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.608