If we had to score the preview of this classic, it could be said that Sporting Cristal would be winning. At least by half a goal. Although they won't be playing at home and won't have their fans this Friday, they have an advantage: their offensive trio is on fire, while Alianza Lima's just got together.
Although they usually keep a low profile, the 'Cris' of the celestial team (Christofer Gonzales, Cristian Ortiz, and Cristian Palacios) form an attack with amazing numbers. The three of them have scored 15 goals in the last 11 matches.
Not counting the Bicentenario Cup, in which 'Canchita' was with the Peruvian National Team. Additionally, Sporting Cristal had a remarkable performance in the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, and the local tournament.
Furthermore, after the last match against Huancayo - where 'Chorri' scored three goals - it is clear that they started the Clausura motivated and won't want to lose pace. A classic between Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal is always unpredictable, but the celestial trio already knows how to celebrate in Matute and they will go for more this Friday. The goals, at least, are guaranteed.
Christian Palacios already has 13 goals with Sporting Cristal and is their top scorer of the season. Cristian Ortiz has 18 goals with the celestial team, 11 in 2017 and seven this year. In 2016, he scored against Alianza Lima in Matute wearing San Martin's jersey. Christofer Gonzales has scored 2 goals in Matute, both in 2018 wearing Melgar's jersey.
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