Cesar Vallejo vs Sporting Cristal tips and predictions

Unfancied hosts to test Sporting Cristal resolve

There's not much up for grabs in the 1X2 odds and the short price for Sporting Cristal has made them a terrible bet. Cesar Vallejo don't look likely to get the win but they might keep the visitors honest. Building on the strong rearguard performances of both sides, a goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away about.

Both of these sides have looked strong in defence. Not giving much away on their own paddock, Cesar Vallejo have conceded at an average of just 0.5 goals per game over their last 4 matches, while Sporting Cristal have only conceded 0.7 goals per game on average in their last 3 away matches.

In previous matches in this head-to-head, 4 of the last 9 have ended with parity.

Sporting Cristal are the favourites and they'll be eager to keep a clean sheet. It's not value that stands out but the No BTTS bet seems fair enough.

Cesar Vallejo have drawn 7 of their last 20 matches coupled with the fact that Sporting Cristal have drawn 8 of their last 19 away games. It's not the most exciting thing you'll read today and it feels like a match to be on one's guard about but the draw warrants consideration. Stalemate is the pick after what looks set to be a low-scoring affair.