PREVIEW | Sporting Cristal vs Palmeiras: team news, lineups, predictions (Libertadores 05/05)

Palmeiras ( vs Santos 2026-05-02): Carlos Miguel, Khellven, Gustavo Gómez, Murilo, Arthur Gabriel, Marlon Freitas, Lucas Evangelista, Maurício, Andreas Pereira, Jhon Arias, Flaco López

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MANAGERS

• Zé Ricardo has faced Abel Ferreira on one occasion, recording one defeat.
• Abel Ferreira has faced Sporting Cristal on three occasions, recording only wins.
• Zé Ricardo has faced Palmeiras on six occasions, recording two draws and four defeats

TEAMS

• Away from home, Palmeiras currently have one defeat in their last nine matches.
• Away from home, Palmeiras are on a run of five consecutive matches without defeat.
• Palmeiras currently have one defeat in their last 22 matches.
• Palmeiras are on a run of six consecutive matches scoring goals.
• Palmeiras are on a run of two consecutive matches without a win.
• Palmeiras are on a run of 12 consecutive matches without defeat.
• At home, Sporting Cristal currently have one defeat in their last five matches.
• At home, Sporting Cristal are on a run of seven consecutive matches scoring goals.
• At home, Sporting Cristal are on a run of three consecutive matches without defeat.
• At home, Sporting Cristal are coming off three consecutive wins.
• Sporting Cristal currently have one draw in their last 14 matches.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Sporting Cristal and Palmeiras have already met five times, with Palmeiras holding the advantage: four wins, against one win for Sporting Cristal.
• In the Copa Libertadores, five matches have been played between the two teams, with one win for Sporting Cristal and four wins for Palmeiras.