On 02.08.2026, Sporting Cristal will challenge Juan Pablo II College in the Peru Primera División. This matchup promises to display Sporting Cristal’s tactical superiority. Check out our predictions and player insights, and place your bet on the likely winner, Sporting Cristal!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Clausura | |||||||
| 1 | FBC Melgar | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5/2 | 6 |
| 2 | Universitario | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4/2 | 6 |
| 3 | Juan Pablo II College | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/2 | 4 |
| 4 | Alianza Lima | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4/3 | 4 |
| 5 | Cusco | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5/3 | 3 |
| 6 | Sport Huancayo | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/2 | 3 |
| 7 | Sport Boys | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 8 | Atletico Grau | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3/3 | 3 |
| 9 | Sporting Cristal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 |
| 10 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/2 | 3 |
| 11 | Alianza Atletico | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4/5 | 3 |
| 12 | Club Deportivo Los Chankas | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2/3 | 3 |
| 13 | Comerciantes Unidos | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4/4 | 2 |
| 14 | UCV Moquegua | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2/2 | 2 |
| 15 | FC Cajamarca | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3/4 | 1 |
| 16 | UTC Cajamarca | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1/3 | 1 |
| 17 | ADT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/4 | 0 |
| 18 | Cienciano | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1/5 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: Sporting Cristal vs Juan Pablo II College
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| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | Juan Pablo II College | Sporting Cristal | 14.02.2026 | 0-2 |
| Primera División | Juan Pablo II College | Sporting Cristal | 21.09.2025 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | Juan Pablo II College | 28.04.2025 | 3-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Copa De La Liga | Comerciantes | Sporting Cristal | 13.06.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | Cienciano | Sporting Cristal | 01.06.2026 | 3-2 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Cerro Porteno | Sporting Cristal | 29.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera División | Sporting Cristal | ADT | 24.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | Juan Pablo II College | Cienciano | 25.07.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera División | FC Cajamarca | Juan Pablo II College | 17.07.2026 | 2-2 |
| Copa De La Liga | Comerciantes Unidos | Juan Pablo II College | 27.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Copa De La Liga | Juan Pablo II College | Deportiva Agropecuaria | 20.06.2026 | 0-0 |
| Primera División | Deportivo Garcilaso | Juan Pablo II College | 30.05.2026 | 4-1 |
| Primera División | Juan Pablo II College | FBC Melgar | 22.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | Juan Pablo II College | Alianza Atletico | 16.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Primera División | Sport Huancayo | Juan Pablo II College | 10.05.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primera División | Juan Pablo II College | Universitario | 03.05.2026 | 1-4 |
| Primera División | Sport Boys | Juan Pablo II College | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Sporting Cristal VS Juan Pablo II College
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Sporting Cristal vs Juan Pablo II College
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Sporting Cristal vs Juan Pablo II College
Nobody gave Juan Pablo II College a chance when they came up to the top flight. Now they're sitting third in the table, and Sporting Cristal — one of Peru's most storied clubs — is coming to them with something to prove.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Cristal being the obvious favourites here. Yes, the odds paint them as near-certainties at 1.24. But the current standings tell a different story. Juan Pablo II have four points from two games this Apertura phase. Cristal? Three points, and already looking over their shoulder from ninth place.
Here's what you need to watch for: Cristal's form across all competitions has been genuinely shaky. They've lost to FBC Melgar, Cienciano, Cajamarca, and Atletico Grau in recent months. They drew at home to Bentín Tacna in the Copa de la Liga. That's not the form of a side you back at 1.24 without hesitation.
The head-to-head history is fascinating too. The two sides have met three times, and Cristal have never actually beaten Juan Pablo II at their ground. The College held them 0-0 at home in September 2025, and the only Cristal victory came at the Estadio Alberto Gallardo. This is a side that knows how to frustrate their more decorated opponents.
Here's the surprising stat that most bettors will miss: Juan Pablo II have kept the same goals-against tally as Cristal in this current phase — just two conceded each. For a newly promoted-style outfit, that defensive solidity is remarkable. Their disciplined backline could make life very uncomfortable for Felipe Vizeu, Cristal's top scorer with just five goals in eleven matches — hardly an unstoppable force.
I'd be looking seriously at the Draw market at 6.00. It represents enormous value. The College are a stubborn team at home, and Cristal's attack hasn't been clicking consistently enough to back them at such a short price. M. Alaniz driving creativity from midfield with six assists is a genuine threat going the other way too.
My bold prediction: goals will be at a premium here. Back Under 2.5 goals and keep an eye on both yellow card markets — Cristal's midfield has accumulated bookings all season, and a tense home fixture is the perfect environment for cards to fly.
My final call: a tightly contested 1-1 draw that leaves everyone questioning why Cristal were ever priced so low. This is one of those fixtures where the underdog doesn't just show up — they make a statement.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| 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 | 21 | Midfielder | 171 | 68 |
| I. Wisdom | Peru | 20 | Midfielder | 168 | 61 |
| M. Castro | Peru | 18 | Attacker | 168 | 64 |
| C. Bautista | Peru | 19 | Goalkeeper | 193 | 80 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Á. Rojas | Peru | 21 | Midfielder | 171 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Pósito | Peru | 36 | Attacker | 179 cm | 79 kg |
| P. Reyna | Peru | 24 | Defender | 183 | 77 |
| M. Vega | Argentina | 40 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| I. Iriarte | Argentina | 26 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
| Paolo Gessu Fuentes Varcárcel | Peru | 30 | Defender | 178 cm | 77 kg |
| A. Sánchez | Peru | 23 | Defender | 183 cm | 74 kg |
| Piero Alonso Antón Castillo | Peru | 26 | Defender | 173 cm | 70 kg |
| J. Durán | Peru | 34 | Midfielder | 163 cm | 63 kg |
| C. Flores | Peru | 25 | Midfielder | 175 cm | 72 kg |
| C. Cueva | Peru | 34 | Midfielder | 169 | 69 |
| E. Ramírez | Peru | 28 | Attacker | 177 cm | 76 kg |
| M. Juambeltz | Uruguay | 24 | Attacker | 185 | 73 |
| N. Ramírez | Peru | 20 | Attacker | 169 cm | n/a |
| A. Hendricks | Panama | 22 | Attacker | 184 cm | n/a |
| Gustavo Romario Aliaga Romero | Peru | 35 | Midfielder | ||
| A. Espinoza | Peru | 21 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| J. Serrato | Peru | 33 | Attacker | 173 cm | 64 kg |
| M. Peralta | Peru | 22 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| I. Quispe | Peru | 26 | Goalkeeper | 184 cm | 76 kg |
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