Sport Huancayo vs Sporting Cristal Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Liga 1 Matchday 17 | May 28 2023

One team is looking to be once again a contender for the title, while the other will try to spoil its rival’s attempts. This Sunday, May 28th, the heavily loaded Matchday 17 of the 2023 Liga 1 will bring us the clash between Sport Huancayo vs Sporting Cristal.

In a duel of positive streaks in the city of Huancayo, Sport Huancayo will have the opportunity to tighten things up at the top of the Peruvian championship. Meanwhile, on the other side, Sporting Cristal will try to finish the last matchdays of the Apertura phase on the podium to have chances in the annual standings.

Without further ado, Jefebet will provide you with all the information on this vibrant match between Sport Huancayo vs Sporting Cristal, including the predictions and odds for you to place your best bet.

Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Sport Huancayo vs Sporting Cristal Liga 1 Matchday 17 Game on May 28, 2023

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Where: Huancayo Stadium, Huancayo, Peru

When: Sunday, May 28, 2023, 06:30 PM E.T.

Moneyline: Sport Huancayo (+110) / Tie (+260) / Sporting Cristal (+215)

Over/Under (2.5): Over (-159) / Under (+123)

Both teams score: Yes (-190) / No (+140)

All odds are provided by Unibet.

Betting on Sport Huancayo

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Sport Huancayo is going through a great moment. After a shaky start to the season, the team hasbeen able to achieve remarkable results that make it one of the teams to watch for the rest of the year. Its latest victory, a 2-1 win away from home against Deportivo Municipal..

This win against Deportivo Municipal marks the third victory in a row for Wilmar Valencia’s team. With 24 points, the unbeatable team is currently in 6th place in the League 1 standings.

Possible lineup (4-2-3-1): Ángel Zamudio; Marco Huamán, Rodrigo Colombo, Jimmy Valoyes, Hugo Ángeles; Alfredo Rojas, Jimmy Pérez; Ángel Pérez, Marcos Lluya, Juan David Pérez; Ronal Huaccha.

Betting on Sporting Cristal

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Sporting Cristal is regaining its confidence after attaining satisfactory results. After a forgettable month that left the team with no chances of winning the Apertura phase title, the squad has managed to come back with all its might to the top of the standings. With its latest 3-2 victory last Saturday, August 20th, against Cusco at home, the Sporting Cristal team attained its third win in a row, just like its next opponent.

Tiago Nunes’ team is in 3rd place in the Liga 1 standings with 28 points. Therefore, adding an away victory could significantly improve its profile for the rest of the fight in the accumulated standings.

If that is not enough motivation, Cristal will come to this next game after drawing 1-1 against River Plate in the Copa Libertadores. Although the team did not get the desired result, the team from Rímac managed to put one of the eternal candidates for the continental title in check.

Possible lineup (4-3-3): Renato Solís; Jhilmar Lora, Gianfranco Chávez, Ignácio Da Silva Oliveira, Rafael Lutiger; Martín Távara, Jesús Pretell, Yoshimar Yotún; Alejandro Hohberg, Jostin Alarcón, Brenner Marlo.

JefeBet Prediction

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These two teams arrive to the Sport Huancayo vs Sporting Cristal match with their own assets. On one side, Huancayo boasts impressive scoring power. On the other side, Cristal has regained its strength and knows how to impose on the road.

Adding to this, there is the international experience gained from facing one of the biggest teams on the continent, a factor that lures JefeBet to take a chance on an away victory.

Prediction: Sporting Cristal Moneyline (SHU 1-2 CRI)