Overview
- Kickoff is set for Saturday at 3:15 p.m. local time at Estadio Juan Maldonado Gamarra in Cutervo with live coverage on L1 Max across major cable and streaming platforms.
- Following Alianza Lima’s 2-2 draw with Melgar, Cristal control their route to the playoffs for a 2026 Copa Libertadores berth, with two wins from their final three matches expected to be enough according to Libero.
- Betting markets make Cristal the clear favorite at around 1.90, with the draw near 3.40–3.60 and a Comerciantes win priced around 4.00.
- Comerciantes arrive confident after a 1-0 away victory that strengthened their position away from relegation and they carry home-altitude advantage in Cutervo.
- Earlier the same day, Universitario host Sporting Cristal in the Liga Femenina semifinal second leg at 12:30 p.m., televised by Movistar Deportes and América TV from Campo Mar 'U'.