👉 What is the recommended bet for Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal?

The prediction and suggested bet for Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal on February 1, 2026, according to the analysis, is: Sporting Cristal to win → bet available at Bet365.

👉 Which stadium will host the Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal match?

The Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal match on February 1, 2026, will be held in Cusco, at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.

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Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal Prediction – Primera Division

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Check out the best predictions for Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal

Here you will find the best prediction for Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal in the Premier Division, along with match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Deportivo Garcilaso and Sporting Cristal.

Deportivo Garcilaso

February 1, 2026 – 18::00
Premier Division
2026
Apertura – Round 1

Sporting Cristal

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal

The best prediction for Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal in the Premier Division is a win for Sporting Cristal. In the first round of the Peruvian championship, Deportivo Garcilaso hosts Sporting Cristal in a clash that promises to be intense. Although playing at home, Deportivo Garcilaso will need to organize defensively facing a visiting team that tends to set the pace of the game and create good attacking opportunities. It is expected that Sporting Cristal will impose its offensive style and capitalize on moments of heightened pressure, making the bet on a Sporting Cristal victory the most advisable for this opening season clash.

Best prediction for Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal

Sporting Cristal to win

Match prediction for Deportivo Garcilaso vs Sporting Cristal

The teams Deportivo Garcilaso and Sporting Cristal play at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in a match of the 1st round of the Premier Division. Historically, the head-to-head record is favorable to the visiting team, which has 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 3 matches. In fact, the last time they faced each other at this stadium was on October 19, 2025, in a Premier Division match that ended with Sporting Cristal winning (0-1). The only goal of the match was scored by Írven Ávila (88′). The home advantage may play an important role in this match since both teams show significant differences in results achieved at home versus away.

Analysis of Deportivo Garcilaso

This is the home team’s first match in this edition of the competition, having finished the previous edition in 9th place. Interestingly, this team shows better results away than at home, with their last 30 matches recording 5 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses as visitors, scoring 17 goals and conceding 19, compared to 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses at home, scoring 18 goals and conceding 16. The team comes into this fixture after a goalless draw with Universitario. Deportivo Garcilaso has won 3, drawn 4, and lost 3 of their last 10 home games across all competitions. In 15 games, they have conceded the first goal 8 times and have managed just 2 comebacks. In their last 18 home matches across all competitions, there is 1 highlighted period: they conceded 8 of their 17 goals between minutes 46’ and 60’.

The team starts the Peruvian Championship aware of the challenge they will face right in the first round. They confront a traditional rival and understand they need to remain highly focused. Playing at home, they aim to use the advantage to balance the contest. Since it’s the start of the season, the team is still searching for the best cohesion and game rhythm. The tendency is for a cautious and well-organized performance. Earning points in the debut would be crucial for building confidence.

Analysis of Sporting Cristal

The visiting team makes their debut in this edition of the competition after finishing the last season in 3rd place. This team is affected by the home advantage, being stronger when playing with the support of their fans, as they have recorded 5 wins, 4 draws, and 6 losses as visitors in their last 30 matches, scoring a total of 22 goals and conceding 26. At home, they achieved 10 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with a total of 28 goals scored and 10 conceded. The team comes into this match after a home victory against Universidad Católica (3-1). In their last 10 away matches across all competitions, Sporting Cristal has won 5, drawn 2, and lost 3. Defensive solidity has not been their strong point, as they have conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has been consistently scoring, having found the net in 7 of the last 10 games. In 15 matches, they have managed just 1 comeback in the 5 matches where they conceded the first goal. In their last 20 away matches across all competitions, there is 1 highlighted period: they conceded 14 of their 37 goals between minutes 31’ and 45’.

Sporting Cristal debuts in the Peruvian Championship with high expectations, even when playing away. The traditional team enters the field aiming to surprise and seek victory. At the beginning of the season, adjustments are still needed, which may influence performance. Nonetheless, the team is likely to adopt a competitive stance. Their collective quality could be a differentiating factor in this match. A good result in the debut would help gain momentum for the start of the campaign.