Sporting Cristal vs U. de Deportes: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Sporting Cristal prepare to host Universitario on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 22:00, this PERU: Primera Division, Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Sporting Cristal, currently unknown in the standings with 4 points from 3 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 0 points from 1 home 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.

Universitario, sitting unknown with 7 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 1 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins and 1 draw 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 5 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Sporting Cristal and Universitario have favored Universitario, with Universitario claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Juan Pablo, Sporting Cristal recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Enriquez, Cristiano, Lutiger, Araujo, Sosa Toranza, Wisdom, Tavara, Cabellos, Castro, Vizeu, Benavente. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Universitario's last outing came against Cienciano, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Romero, Polo, Inga, Riveros, Fara, Reyna, Concha, Castillo, Perez Guedes, Alzugaray, Valera. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Sporting Cristal are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Sporting Cristal and Universitario are expected to use their standard structures. 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 plenty of goals: Sporting Cristal's fixtures have averaged 3 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Universitario's games average 2.8 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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