Universidad Catolica vs Sporting Cristal – This match will be played on Matchday 2 of the 2022 Copa Libertadores Group stage. Both teams will be looking to avenge their opening defeat here in Chile’s Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo.
The Peruvian team struggled in their first continental tournament. Despite a respectable performance against a cautious opponent like Flamengo, they failed to capitalize on their chances and conceded two goals at crucial moments. Sporting Cristal lost 0-2 in that game.
In Peru’s Liga 1, Sporting Cristal is 9th. They haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last five league and cup games, indicating that defense is still a major issue for them this season. The Peruvian side has also conceded the third-most goals in Liga 1 and must tighten up defensively.
Conversely, Universidad Catolica lost their first group game of the new continental season 1-0 to Talleres. The Chilean side lost 2-0 to Deportes La Serena in the Chilean Primera Division. They are currently 9th in the domestic rankings.
The Chileans have also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven games and have conceded the most goals in their domestic league. Contrary to popular belief, the Chilean Primera Division is not comparable to the prestigious Copa Libertadores.
Universidad Catolica vs Sporting Cristal – Betting Analysis
The hosts haven’t kept a clean sheet in 7 games. 4 of their previous 7 competitive games had over 2.5 goals. Sporting Cristal has conceded the third-most goals in Peruvian Liga 1.
In this European match, the home team is expected to win by over 2.5 goals.
Universidad Catolica vs Sporting Cristal – Head -to- Head:
Our Predictions: Home to Win
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