Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Deportivo Garcilaso prepare to host Sporting Cristal on February 1, 2026, with kick-off at 19:00, this PERU: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Deportivo Garcilaso, currently unknown in the standings with 5 points from 3 games, are within reach of the top with 4 points behind. They've earned 4 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 2 draws in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Sporting Cristal, sitting unknown with 4 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 4 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Deportivo Garcilaso and Sporting Cristal have favored Sporting Cristal, ending in a 1-1 draw. Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against ADT Tarma, Deportivo Garcilaso recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Zubczuk, Nunez, Benincasa, Gomez, Canales, Torrejon, da Silva, Gonzalez, Ramos, Arancibia, Graneros. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Sporting Cristal's last outing came against Juan Pablo, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Enriquez, Cristiano, Lutiger, Araujo, Sosa Toranza, Wisdom, Tavara, Cabellos, Castro, Vizeu, Benavente. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Deportivo Garcilaso are expected to maintain their 4-1-4-1 structure, while Sporting Cristal are likely to counter with a 4-3-3 setup. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Deportivo Garcilaso's fixtures have averaged 1.7 goals per game, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 67% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Sporting Cristal's games average 3 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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