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

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·14. April 2026

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).

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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.