Barcelona SC vs Sporting Cristal Prediction Bet Tips & Palpite

Barcelona SC vs Sporting Cristal
Copa Libertadores Qualifiers
Date: Friday, February 7, 2024
Start at 00pm UK
Venue: Estadio Monumental Isidro Romero Carbo, Guayaquil

Barcelona SC is one of the best teams Ecuador has to offer, but they are now looking to bounce back after a shocking exit in the domestic playoffs. They were tipped as second favorites to clinch the title, but were knocked out in the quarter finals by Aucas 1–0 on aggregate.

That poor result also forced them into a Copa Libertadores tie, and anything less making it to the groups would be a disaster.

The first bump in the road is Sporting Cristal from Peru, and the first leg is played on Thursday night. The Guayaquil team dispatched Progreso in the previous round 5-1 on aggregate.

Barcelona SC was stopped in the playoffs last season after losing 1-3 to Defensor Sporting.

Barcelona SC vs Sporting Cristal: Head to Head

These two teams have never played head-to-head in the past.

Barcelona SC vs Sporting Cristal: Prediction

Sporting Cristal is miles away from being one of the top 3 teams in its country. Their most recent results have been a disaster, having won just one of their last six games, including friendlies.

We expect to see a one-sided game in favor of the home team. Barcelona SC to beat HT and FT will be our main bet.

As for the goals market, we suggest skipping it entirely and betting on the home team to win at -1,5 Asian Handicap.

Fidel Martínez scored three of the five goals and should lead the attack in the coming weeks. If your bookmaker has a good deal of scorers, consider betting on this striker.

Barcelona SC vs Sporting Cristal: betting tips

HT/FT home win at 1,50

Home win at -1,5 AH at 2,30 odd.