Luis Burranca
One team will not want to fall out of the qualifying zone, while the other will be looking to break a curse. On Tuesday, May 2, we will witness the clash between Sporting Cristal vs The Strongest in matchday 3 of Group D of the 2023 Copa Libertadores. This match will be a do-or-die encounter for both teams at the Estadio Nacional in Lima.
Sporting Cristal, currently at the bottom of the standings with no points, will be looking to put an end to a tough streak and forget a forgettable month of sport. Meanwhile, The Strongest will arrive with the aim of consolidating its position in the qualifying zone for the next matchday of the biggest championship in South America.
Without further ado, today on JefeBet, we will provide you with all the information about this match between Sporting Cristal vs The Strongest for matchday 3 of Group D of the Copa Libertadores. We will also share the best predictions and odds for you to place your bets.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Sporting Cristal vs The Strongest Copa Libertadores Group Stage Game on May 2, 2023
- Where: National Stadium, Lima, Peru
- When: Tuesday, May 2, 2023, 03:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Sporting Cristal (-139) / Tie (+255) / The Strongest (+385)
- Asian Handicap: Sporting Cristal (-0.75, +100) / The Strongest (+0.75, -120)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+135) / Under (-167)
- Both teams score: Yes (+120) / No (-157)
All odds are provided by Unibet.
Betting on Sporting Cristal
What seemed very promising at the beginning of the year now looks like an endless nightmare for Sporting Cristal. During the last month of April, the team couldn’t secure a victory in international or domestic competitions.
Under the guidance of coach Tiago Nunes, Sporting Cristal lost the first two Copa Libertadores matches. The first was a 3-1 defeat at home to Fluminense, followed by a 4-2 loss to River Plate at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.
Things haven’t been any better for the brewers in the Peruvian league, either. With four consecutive games without a win, a crisis seems to be brewing in the team from Lima. It’s worth noting that Sporting Cristal managed to draw 1-1 against Universidad César Vallejo in the Liga 1 last Friday.
To add insult to injury, the Peruvian media has been reporting on a tense internal situation within the team, to the extent that the Brazilian coach’s departure is said to be a done deal after a brawl following the loss to the poets.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Renato Solís; Jhilmar Lora, Gianfranco Chávez, Ignácio Da Silva, Nilson Loyola; Jesús Castillo, Martín Távara, Jostin Alarcón; Joao Grimaldo, Alejandro Hohberg, Brenner Marlos.
Betting on The Strongest
On the other hand, The Strongest is coming into this match with a lot of focus. Last Friday, the Bolivian team won 3-1 against Blooming de Santa Cruz in a local match, solidifying its position as the leaders of the Bolivian League standings under the guidance of Spanish coach Ismael Rescalvo.
Internationally, The Strongest is determined to make a comeback in the Peruvian capital. This is because it had a win of 3-1 against River Plate at home, but suffered a close loss against Fluminense in its visit to Maracaná.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Guillermo Viscarra; Jaime Arrascaita, José María Carrasco, Adrián Jusino, Carlos Roca; Álvaro Quiroga, Carlos Robles, José Flores, Eugenio Isnaldo; Enrique Triverio, Junior Arias.
JefeBet Prediction
Undoubtedly, this upcoming Sporting Cristal vs The Strongest match will be a showdown between two completely different emotional states. One team is mired in internal conflicts, while the other is slowly regaining their focus.
Nevertheless, Sporting Cristal has repeatedly shown that it knows how to rise up in the midst of tense crises, and on the international stage, facing a seemingly accessible opponent would be the perfect setting.
Prediction: Sporting Cristal wins (CRI 1-0 STR).
Bet on the above prediction or the one of your choice, and get a free instant bonus by clicking on the banner below this text.
Offer for US Residents:
[the_ad_placement id=”articles-draftkings”]
Offer for Residents in Chile:
[the_ad_placement id=”articles-jefebet-chile”]
Not in Chile or the USA? Play now!
[the_ad_placement id=”articles-jefe-predicciones”]
