Football Result

Estêvão 32'
José López 39', 45'+2'
Raphael Veiga 64'
Paulinho 71'
Facundo Torres 80'


Verification of the Result Prediction
Win
Draw
Win
63.3%
21.7%
15%
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Power Comparison in the League
0.722
0.31
Game Stats
Goals
6
0
Shots on Target
12
1
Shots
21
6
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Fouls
6
14
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Corners
5
5
Offsides
5
2
Saves
1
6
Team Formations
4-2-3-1
3-4-2-1


Location
Allianz Parque, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
2025-05-29 | Game Summary

In a dominant display at Allianz Parque, Palmeiras crushed Sporting Cristal 6-0 in their CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage match on May 28, 2025. The AI had correctly predicted a Palmeiras win before the game, with a 63.3% win probability, though the margin of victory exceeded expectations. The game was far from balanced, as the AI model had foreseen. Palmeiras demonstrated their superior quality, reflected in their higher team rate (0.722) compared to Sporting Cristal (0.31).
Palmeiras controlled the match with 53.9% possession, unleashing 21 shots, 12 of which were on target. Sporting Cristal, struggling to find their footing, only managed 6 shots with a single shot on target. Estêvão opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, followed by José López, who bagged a brace (39', 45'+2'). Raphael Veiga, Paulinho, and Facundo Torres added to the scoreline in the second half (64', 71', 80'), completing the rout. Sporting Cristal's frustration was evident in their 14 fouls committed, resulting in 3 yellow cards, while Palmeiras committed only 6 fouls and received 2 yellow cards.
Palmeiras' recent form has been mixed, with a loss against Flamengo in the Brazilian Serie A preceding this resounding victory. However, they had won their previous three matches, including a 2-0 victory over Bolivar in the Libertadores. This win against Sporting Cristal showcases their attacking prowess and dominance at home.
Sporting Cristal's form has been inconsistent, with a recent loss to Universitario in the Peruvian Liga 1. They also suffered a defeat against Cerro Porteño in their previous Libertadores match. Their struggles in this game reflect their overall difficulty in achieving consistent results, particularly in away matches.
Looking ahead, Palmeiras will face Cruzeiro in the Brazilian Serie A on June 1, 2025. Cruzeiro has been in good form, winning their last four matches. The head-to-head record is relatively even, with Palmeiras winning 3 of the last 5 encounters. Palmeiras will need to carry their attacking momentum from this game into the match against Cruzeiro, who will provide a stern test given their strong recent performances. Sporting Cristal will host Deportivo Garcilaso in a Peruvian Liga 1 match on June 15, 2025. Sporting Cristal have won the last two matches against Deportivo Garcilaso at home. They will need to improve their defensive organization and attacking efficiency to secure a positive result against Deportivo Garcilaso.

2025-05-27 | Pre-game insights

On May 28, 2025, all eyes will be on Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo as Palmeiras clashes with Sporting Cristal in a CONMEBOL Libertadores match. An AI algorithm has predicted a Palmeiras victory with a substantial 63.3% win probability, dwarfing Sporting Cristal's 15%. The AI gives a 21.7% probability of draw. Palmeiras enters the game with a team rate of 0.722, significantly higher than Sporting Cristal's 0.31.
Palmeiras' recent form has been mixed, with two wins against Ceará and Red Bull Bragantino alongside a loss against Flamengo. Their Libertadores campaign has seen them victorious against Bolivar. Keep an eye on young Endrick, Palmeiras' rising star striker known for his incredible pace and clinical finishing. Also, the experience of Gustavo Gómez in defence provides a solid backbone.
Sporting Cristal's recent results show a similar pattern, including a loss against Universitario and a win against ADT in the Peruvian Liga 1. In Libertadores, they have lost to Cerro Porteño but won against Bolívar. Despite the AI's prediction, Sporting Cristal will be relying on their key midfielder, Yoshimar Yotún, to orchestrate play and create opportunities against Palmeiras. While history favors Palmeiras in recent head-to-head matches, Sporting Cristal hopes to defy the odds and the AI's prediction in this crucial Libertadores encounter.