In the Copa Sudamericana 1/16 finals match between Sporting Cristal and Emelec, it is expected to be an exciting encounter.

Sporting Cristal, after a 1-1 draw against Fluminense, finished third in their group with 8 points in the Copa Libertadores. They enter this competition in good form, having an impressive 15-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.

Despite their exit from the Copa Libertadores, Sporting Cristal will be motivated to make their mark in the Copa Sudamericana.

Emelec secured their spot in the knockout stages of the Copa Sudamericana in a dramatic manner, winning their group finale against Danubio with a 2-1 victory.

They finished second in their group and have been performing well overall. However, Emelec has struggled in their away games, managing only 1 win in their last 15 away matches across all competitions.

Sporting Cristal, being the home team, will have the advantage in this match. They have shown their ability to score consistently, finding the back of the net in each of their last 10 home games. Both teams have displayed a propensity for scoring goals, which leads to the prediction of a high-scoring match.

Considering the quality of Sporting Cristal and their impressive home form, it is predicted that they will emerge as the winners of this encounter.

However, Emelec is also expected to contribute to the goal tally, resulting in goals from both sides.

Overall, Sporting Cristal’s superior quality and home advantage make them the favorites to secure the victory.

The match prediction for the football match between Sporting Cristal and Emelec in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana uses several algorithms including team form comparison, head-to-head (h2h), and other important statistics.

Utilizamos estes modelos estatísticos avançados em combinação com as notícias mais recentes e as opiniões dos especialistas para analisar os dados e apresentar as previsões mais exactas possíveis.