The league table in Primera Division tells a story about these teams so far, with Sporting Cristal leading Alianza Universidad by 10 points. Match preview to follow:
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Sporting Cristal form and stats
The home supporters can't complain about results here at Estadio Alberto Gallardo as Sporting Cristal, who have the fewest conceded goals (13) in Primera Division, have scored 21 goals to get 22 points from 9 games. The overall stats in the Primera Division are 7-1-1 (wins-draws-losses).
Sporting Cristal are returning here after visiting Melgar in a Primera Division game and winning with a 3-2 scoreline. Preceding that match was a defeat to Carlos Manucci (1-2).
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (21 in 9 games), Sporting Cristal's attacking play is working. From these home matches, Sporting Cristal have conceded only 7 goals.
Alianza Universidad form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for Alianza Universidad so far with only 6 points returning home. The records show 1-3-4 (win-draw-lose).
The supporters enjoyed Alianza Universidad's previous game versus Sport Boys, a Primera Division 2-0 win played at home. A 1-1 draw at Alianza Lima's stadium before that.
The attacking power of Alianza Universidad when travelling is not overwhelming with 5 goals scored from 8 league matches away. Alianza Universidad have conceded 10 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
These teams' last encounter with each other was the Alianza Universidad - Sporting Cristal 1-1 earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Sporting Cristal won 1 game, 2 matches ended with a draw and Alianza Universidad has 7 wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: 5 / 5Top Goalscorers
  C. Palacios 13 goals |   J. Durán 8 goals |  L. Pajoy 8 goals |
Sporting Cristal missing players
Alianza Universidad missing players
| Sporting Cristal | Alianza Universidad | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 32 | 16 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 16 | 32 |
| 17 | 12 | 4 | Won | W | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 9 | 2 | 0 | Drew | D | 2 | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 8 | 11 |
| 56 | 38 | 14 | Scored | S | 2 | 10 | 34 |
| 28 | 12 | 4 | Conceded | C | 9 | 24 | 41 |
| 91% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 80% | 81% | 84% |
| 78% | 81% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 40% | 62% | 69% |
| 47% | 62% | 80% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 20% | 31% | 44% |
| 28% | 44% | 60% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 12% | 16% |
| 16% | 19% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 20% | 12% | 12% |
| 50% | 50% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 20% | 44% | 53% |
| 44% | 50% | 60% | Clean Sheets | C S | 40% | 25% | 28% |
| 16% | 0% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 60% | 50% | 34% |
| 5.8 | 6.2 | 7.2 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 2.8 | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| 4.4 | 3.7 | 5 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5.8 | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.4 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 2.4 | 2.4 | 1.5 |
| 4 | 2 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 2 | 4 | 7 |
- Alianza Universidad have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored away.
- Sporting Cristal have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Sporting Cristal have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded at home.
- Sporting Cristal have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Alianza Universidad have scored away.
- Sporting Cristal have scored in all their home matches so far.
- Sporting Cristal haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Deportivo Binacional | 17 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 44 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 36 |
| 2 | Sporting Cristal | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 28 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 32 |
| 3 | César Vallejo | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 29 |
| 4 | Deportivo Municipal | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 27 | 20 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 28 |
| 5 | Alianza Lima | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 26 |
| 6 | Real Garcilaso | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 26 |
| 7 | Ayacucho | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 26 | 23 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 3 | 25 |
| 8 | UTC Cajamarca | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 25 |
| 9 | Academia Cantolao | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 25 |
| 10 | Sport Huancayo | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 10 | -1 | 24 |
| 11 | Melgar | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 26 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 23 |
| 12 | Universitario | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 27 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -2 | 23 |
| 13 | Alianza Universidad | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
| 14 | Carlos Manucci | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 27 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 12 | -5 | 16 |
| 15 | Unión Comercio | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | -6 | 15 |
| 16 | Universidad San Martín | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 24 | -19 | 15 |
| 17 | Molinos El Pirata | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 22 | -12 | 14 |
| 18 | Sport Boys | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 17 | -19 | 10 |