PREVIEW | Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal - team news, lineups, predictions

PREVIEW | Palmeiras vs Sporting Cristal - team news, lineups, predictions

Palmeiras host Sporting Cristal this Thursday at the Allianz Parque (Arena Palestra Itália) of the Copa Libertadores.

In their last game, Palmeiras drew 0-0 with Corinthians (Brasileirão Série A 2026). In their last game, Sporting Cristal won 1-0 against Cerro Porteño (Copa Libertadores 2026).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Palmeiras winning 6-0.

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Palmeiras

• Joaquín Piquerez - Torn Ankle Ligaments
• Figueiredo - Knee Injury
• Jefté - Muscle Injury
• Jhon Arias - Suspension (five bookings)

Sporting Cristal

• Gabriel - Meniscus Injury
• Christofer Gonzáles - Cruciate Ligament Injury

Last starting XIs

Palmeiras ( vs Corinthians 2026-04-12): Carlos Miguel, Agustín Giay, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Khellven, Marlon Freitas, Andreas Pereira, Allan Elias, Maurício, Ramón Sosa, Flaco López

Sporting Cristal ( vs Cerro Porteño 2026-04-09): Diego Enriquez, Leandro Sosa, Miguel Araujo, Rafael Lutiger, Cristiano , Juan Cruz González, Martín Távara, Gustavo Cazonatti, Maxloren Castro, Irven Ávila, Luis Iberico

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MANAGERS

• Zé Ricardo has faced Palmeiras on five occasions, recording two draws and three defeats
• Abel Ferreira has faced Sporting Cristal on two occasions, recording only wins.

TEAMS

• Away from home, Sporting Cristal are on a six-match scoring streak.
• Sporting Cristal are on an eight-match scoring streak.
• At home, Palmeiras currently have one draw in their last 12 matches.
• At home, Palmeiras are on a 12-match scoring streak.
• At home, Palmeiras are on a 12-match unbeaten run.
• At home, Palmeiras are on a run of seven consecutive victories.
• Palmeiras currently have one defeat in their last 16 matches.
• Palmeiras currently have one draw in their last 12 matches.
• Palmeiras are currently on a six-match unbeaten run.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Palmeiras and Sporting Cristal have already met four times, with Palmeiras holding the edge: three wins, against one Sporting Cristal win.
• At Allianz Parque (Arena Palestra Itália), Palmeiras have the advantage in their meetings with Sporting Cristal: two wins in two matches.
• In the Copa Libertadores, the two teams have played four matches, with Palmeiras winning three and Sporting Cristal winning one.