Sporting Cristal 3-2 Alianza Lima: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

This is a high-stakes clásico between the league leaders and a Cristal side whose strongest work has come at home. Cristal will try to turn an intense opening into territorial control after their recent setback, while Alianza have the defensive record and counter-attacking quality to punish overcommitment. The visitors’ reported losses of Pavez, Guerrero and Antoni are significant, particularly through central midfield and defensive cover. Expect a tight match decided by midfield recoveries, wide transitions and set-pieces rather than sustained open play.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has been notably tight in recent seasons, with a long run of draws before each side recorded a narrow win. The most recent meeting also finished level, reinforcing the importance of small moments in this rivalry.

Injuries and absences

The reported absence of Pavez weakens Alianza’s defensive midfield protection against Yotún and Cristal’s second-ball game. With Guerrero unavailable and Antoni also reportedly out, Guede has less experience both as a focal point up front and in defensive rotation.

Form (last 5)

Sporting Cristal vs Alianza Lima stats

Last meetings

• 2026-05-10Alianza Lima 1-1 Sporting Cristal
• 2025-12-07Alianza Lima 3-3 Sporting Cristal
• 2025-12-03Sporting Cristal 1-1 Alianza Lima
• 2025-08-06Alianza Lima 0-0 Sporting Cristal
• 2025-03-02Sporting Cristal 1-2 Alianza Lima
• 2024-08-18Sporting Cristal 0-0 Alianza Lima

Other Primera División matches

• Juan Pablo II College – Sport Huancayo
• ADT – UCV Moquegua
• FC Cajamarca – UTC Cajamarca
• Alianza Atletico – Deportivo Garcilaso
• Cienciano – Atletico Grau
• Club Deportivo Los Chankas – Cusco
• FBC Melgar – Comerciantes Unidos
• Alianza Atletico – Juan Pablo II College