The excitement is palpable as Alianza Atletico takes on Sporting Cristal in a crucial Peru Primera División match on 21.08.2026. Both teams have been in formidable form, making this game a must-watch for fans and bettors alike. Our detailed predictions, based on comprehensive analysis of each team's recent performances, offer valuable insights. Check out our prediction, consider the stats, and make your bet with knowledge.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division: Apertura | |||||||
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 17 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 30/8 | 40 |
| 2 | Club Deportivo Los Chankas | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 25/21 | 34 |
| 3 | Cienciano | 17 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 34/22 | 33 |
| 4 | Universitario | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 24/15 | 29 |
| 5 | FBC Melgar | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 29/20 | 28 |
| 6 | Cusco | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 21/24 | 27 |
| 7 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 21/18 | 26 |
| 8 | Alianza Atletico | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 20/18 | 21 |
| 9 | Comerciantes Unidos | 17 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 18/20 | 21 |
| 10 | ADT | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22/21 | 20 |
| 11 | Sport Boys | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 15/19 | 20 |
| 12 | Sporting Cristal | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 28/30 | 19 |
| 13 | UTC Cajamarca | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 21/26 | 18 |
| 14 | UCV Moquegua | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 17/24 | 18 |
| 15 | FC Cajamarca | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23/28 | 17 |
| 16 | Atletico Grau | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 12/18 | 16 |
| 17 | Sport Huancayo | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 21/31 | 16 |
| 18 | Juan Pablo II College | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 22/40 | 16 |
| Primera Division: Clausura | |||||||
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9/5 | 11 |
| 2 | Sporting Cristal | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9/4 | 10 |
| 3 | FBC Melgar | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10/6 | 10 |
| 4 | Universitario | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8/7 | 10 |
| 5 | Cusco | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12/7 | 9 |
| 6 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5/2 | 9 |
| 7 | Sport Boys | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5/3 | 8 |
| 8 | Sport Huancayo | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7/7 | 7 |
| 9 | Atletico Grau | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4/4 | 7 |
| 10 | Alianza Atletico | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7/9 | 7 |
| 11 | Club Deportivo Los Chankas | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6/9 | 7 |
| 12 | Comerciantes Unidos | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9/9 | 5 |
| 13 | Juan Pablo II College | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4/6 | 5 |
| 14 | FC Cajamarca | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9/11 | 4 |
| 15 | UCV Moquegua | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3/5 | 4 |
| 16 | Cienciano | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3/6 | 3 |
| 17 | ADT | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3/7 | 2 |
| 18 | UTC Cajamarca | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3/9 | 2 |
| Primera Division: Tabla Anual | |||||||
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 39/13 | 51 |
| 2 | Club Deportivo Los Chankas | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 31/30 | 41 |
| 3 | Universitario | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 32/22 | 39 |
| 4 | FBC Melgar | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 39/26 | 38 |
| 5 | Cienciano | 21 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 37/28 | 36 |
| 6 | Cusco | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 33/31 | 36 |
| 7 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 26/20 | 35 |
| 8 | Sporting Cristal | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 37/34 | 29 |
| 9 | Alianza Atletico | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 27/27 | 28 |
| 10 | Sport Boys | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 20/22 | 28 |
| 11 | Comerciantes Unidos | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27/29 | 26 |
| 12 | Atletico Grau | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 16/22 | 23 |
| 13 | Sport Huancayo | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 28/38 | 23 |
| 14 | ADT | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 25/28 | 22 |
| 15 | UCV Moquegua | 22 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 20/29 | 22 |
| 16 | FC Cajamarca | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 32/39 | 21 |
| 17 | Juan Pablo II College | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 26/46 | 21 |
| 18 | UTC Cajamarca | 22 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 24/35 | 15 |
Key Player Statistics: Alianza Atletico vs Sporting Cristal
x 7 x 6Alianza Atletico vs Sporting Cristal Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Alianza Atletico | 07.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Alianza Atletico | 17.09.2025 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | Alianza Atletico | Sporting Cristal | 19.04.2025 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | Alianza Atletico | Sporting Cristal | 19.10.2024 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Alianza Atletico | 05.05.2024 | 2-1 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Alianza Atletico | 29.10.2023 | 3-0 |
| Primera División | Alianza Atletico | Sporting Cristal | 11.06.2023 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | Alianza Atletico | Sporting Cristal | 23.10.2022 | 0-2 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Alianza Atletico | 25.06.2022 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Alianza Atletico | 12.09.2021 | 5-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | ADT | Alianza Atletico | 15.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | Alianza Atletico | Cienciano | 06.08.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | Alianza Lima | Alianza Atletico | 02.08.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primera División | Alianza Atletico | Club Deportivo Los Chankas | 24.07.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primera División | Cusco | Alianza Atletico | 19.07.2026 | 4-1 |
| Copa De La Liga | Alianza Atletico | Molinos El Pirata | 10.07.2026 | 3-2 |
| Copa De La Liga | Alianza Lima | Alianza Atletico | 28.06.2026 | 1-2 |
| Copa De La Liga | Alianza Atletico | Cesar Vallejo | 19.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Copa De La Liga | Carlos A. Mannucci | Alianza Atletico | 13.06.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | Alianza Atletico | 31.05.2026 | 3-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Sport Huancayo | 16.08.2026 | 4-1 |
| Primera División | Universitario | Sporting Cristal | 08.08.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Juan Pablo II College | 02.08.2026 | 2-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | RB Bragantino | Sporting Cristal | 30.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | FBC Melgar | Sporting Cristal | 26.07.2026 | 2-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Sporting Cristal | RB Bragantino | 23.07.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Deportivo Garcilaso | 17.07.2026 | 1-0 |
| Copa De La Liga | Sporting Cristal | Bentín Tacna Heroica | 11.07.2026 | 1-1 |
| Copa De La Liga | Sporting Cristal | Union Comercio | 27.06.2026 | 2-0 |
| Copa De La Liga | Estudiantil CNI | Sporting Cristal | 21.06.2026 | 1-2 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Alianza Atletico VS Sporting Cristal
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Alianza Atletico vs Sporting Cristal
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Alianza Atletico vs Sporting Cristal
There are six points separating ninth place from the top of the Peru Primera División table right now. That might not sound dramatic. But for Alianza Atlético and Sporting Cristal, this Saturday clash could define where their seasons truly go.
Cristal sit eighth on 29 points. Atlético are right behind them in ninth with 28. One point apart. This is as tight as it gets in mid-table, and both clubs know a win here could be the spark that lights a genuine title push — or the stumble that starts a slide.
The head-to-head record tells a fascinating story. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Cristal simply dominate this fixture. Yes, they've had big wins — including a brutal 5-2 at home in 2021 and a 3-0 in 2023. But Atlético have quietly beaten them twice in their own backyard, winning 1-0 at home in both April and October 2024. When Atlético play in front of their own fans, they are a completely different side. That home advantage is real, and it is being underpriced.
Here's what you need to watch for — Cristal's discipline problem. Yotún has already picked up seven yellow cards this season in just 17 matches. Lutiger has six. González has a red card too. That's a team walking a constant disciplinary tightrope. In a tight, physical game like this one, a moment of madness from a key Cristal midfielder could change everything. The yellow card market for Cristal players looks genuinely interesting here.
Atlético's own disciplinary issue is worth noting too. J. Villegas carries a red card already this term. Lose him early and the game flips instantly.
Cristal's recent form shows firepower — they thumped Sport Huancayo 4-1 just last weekend and have scored 37 league goals this season. Atlético have only managed 27. The gulf in attacking output is real. But Atlético have shown they can be brutally efficient at home, grinding out results when the stakes are high.
My prediction? I'm backing Atlético Atlético to nick this one 1-0. Home comfort, grinding mentality, and Cristal's tendency to be undisciplined in tense games all point that way. At odds of 2.72, the home win represents genuine value. For the bold ones — back under 2.5 goals and at least one Cristal yellow card. That combination feels almost inevitable to me.
Sunday night in Sullana. The stands will be rocking. Don't miss this one.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Muñoz | Argentina | 26 | Midfielder | 175 | 74 |
| J. Mendieta | Peru | 28 | Defender | 174 cm | 73 kg |
| A. Gordillo | Peru | 32 | Defender | 174 cm | 70 kg |
| E. Perleche | Peru | 26 | Defender | 170 cm | 68 kg |
| E. Hermoza | Peru | 36 | Goalkeeper | 179 cm | 78 kg |
| J. Luján | Peru | 29 | Defender | 182 cm | 73 kg |
| D. Prieto | Peru | 30 | Goalkeeper | 191 cm | 89 kg |
| C. Penilla | Ecuador | 35 | Attacker | 174 | 75 |
| J. Villegas | Argentina | 30 | Defender | 190 cm | n/a |
| F. Coronel | Argentina | 33 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| L. Alburqueque | Peru | 23 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| F. Flores | Peru | 25 | Midfielder | 168 cm | 68 kg |
| Germán Díaz | Argentina | 30 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| W. Guzmán | Peru | 26 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| J. Quiñónes | Peru | 25 | Defender | 183 cm | 72 kg |
| G. Larios | Peru | 24 | Attacker | 178 cm | 73 kg |
| S. Fernández | Peru | 24 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| H. Lupú | Peru | 22 | Midfielder | 175 cm | n/a |
| R. Suarez | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a | |
| V. Robaldo | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Araujo | Peru | 31 | Defender | 181 | 75 |
| C. Gonzáles | Peru | 33 | Midfielder | 177 | 69 |
| Y. Yotún | Peru | 36 | Midfielder | 171 | 72 |
| J. González | Argentina | 29 | Defender | 171 | 65 |
| S. González | Argentina | 27 | Attacker | 169 | 60 |
| Felipe Vizeu | Brazil | 29 | Attacker | 185 | 83 |
| C. Benavente | Peru | 32 | Attacker | 173 cm | 68 kg |
| L. Sosa | Uruguay | 32 | Midfielder | 176 | 71 |
| L. Iberico | Peru | 28 | Attacker | 176 | 81 |
| D. Enríquez | Peru | 24 | Goalkeeper | 183 | 77 |
| R. Lutiger | Peru | 25 | Defender | 188 | 79 |
| G. Távara | Peru | 27 | Midfielder | 184 | 73 |
| Gustavo Cazonatti | Brazil | 30 | Midfielder | 178 | 66 |
| Cris Silva | Brazil | 32 | Defender | 178 | 76 |
| L. Díaz | Peru | 22 | Defender | 185 | 85 |
| A. Pósito | Peru | 20 | Defender | 181 | 80 |
| C. Cabellos | Peru | 22 | Midfielder | 171 | 68 |
| I. Wisdom | Peru | 20 | Midfielder | 168 | 61 |
| M. Castro | Peru | 18 | Attacker | 168 | 64 |
| C. Bautista | Peru | 19 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 80 |
Alianza Atletico vs Sporting Cristal match odds
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