Overview

• Kickoff is set for 3:15 p.m. (Peru) at the Complejo Deportivo Juan Pablo II, with live TV on L1 MAX, streaming via L1 Play, and RPP providing radio and web coverage.
• Sporting Cristal sit fourth in the Clausura with 15 points after two draws and a loss, while Juan Pablo II are 13th with 9 points following a 1-0 win at Alianza Atlético.
• Miguel Araujo returns to the visitors’ defense after suspension, whereas Christofer Gonzales has a low probability of minutes due to a recent muscular issue, with probable XIs published by local outlets.
• Bookmaker lines list Sporting Cristal as favorites to win, with prices around 1.78–1.85 for the visitors and significantly longer odds for the hosts.
• Roberto Pérez Gutiérrez will referee in a 3,000-capacity venue where Juan Pablo II have been relatively solid at home and local conditions could influence a tight contest.