Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano: match statistics
The match promises to be incredibly tight, pointing towards a draw. Deportivo La Guaira displays impressive home form – 100% wins in home matches (2/2), zero goals conceded, and 100% clean sheets. Rayo Zuliano also shines on the road with 100% efficiency (2/2 wins), higher shot efficiency (26% vs 16%), and a better average of goals scored (2.5 vs 2.0). A key factor is the difference in possession – the hosts dominate with 54%, while the visitors play effectively with just 36%. The recent form of both teams is identical (1.8 points per game), and xG statistics suggest a home advantage in creating chances. Considering Deportivo's strength at home and Rayo's excellent away form, a balanced duel ending in a draw seems the most likely scenario.
Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Deportivo La Guaira played against Rayo Zuliano in Primera División (Venezuela). The game was played on February 28, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Deportivo La Guaira has 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Rayo Zuliano has 3 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.25 points per game.
Scoring records
Deportivo La Guaira scores 1.75 goals per game and allows 0.75. Rayo Zuliano scores 1.75 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Deportivo La Guaira's games and 75% of Rayo Zuliano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 25% and 75%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo La Guaira has the higher season xG average, 1.36 to 0.83 per game. Deportivo La Guaira takes 13.8 shots per game, while Rayo Zuliano takes 7.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Deportivo La Guaira leads at halftime in 100% of its games and scores 0.75 goals per game after halftime. Rayo Zuliano leads at halftime in 25% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Deportivo La Guaira's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). For Rayo Zuliano, it is minutes 31-45+ (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be incredibly tight, pointing towards a draw. Deportivo La Guaira displays impressive home form – 100% wins in home matches (2/2), zero goals conceded, and 100% clean sheets. Rayo Zuliano also shines on the road with 100% efficiency (2/2 wins), higher shot efficiency (26% vs 16%), and a better average of goals scored (2.5 vs 2.0). A key factor is the difference in possession – the hosts dominate with 54%, while the visitors play effectively with just 36%. The recent form of both teams is identical (1.8 points per game), and xG statistics suggest a home advantage in creating chances. Considering Deportivo's strength at home and Rayo's excellent away form, a balanced duel ending in a draw seems the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Deportivo La Guaira | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.54 | 0.58 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Rayo Zuliano is 13% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Deportivo La Guaira · 2.25 pts / game - Rayo Zuliano
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Deportivo La Guaira is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.75 goals / game - Deportivo La Guaira · 1 goals / game - Rayo Zuliano
Deportivo La Guaira scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Rayo Zuliano keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Rayo Zuliano scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Deportivo La Guaira keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Deportivo La Guaira
Over / Under - Rayo Zuliano
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Deportivo La Guaira is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / game - Deportivo La Guaira · 1 pts / game - Rayo Zuliano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo La Guaira - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 100% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.8 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Rayo Zuliano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 3.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 75% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Deportivo La Guaira
Rayo Zuliano
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Deportivo La Guaira | Liga | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.50 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 50% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | • 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Deportivo La Guaira's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Rayo Zuliano. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano?
The Primera División match finished Deportivo La Guaira 1:0 Rayo Zuliano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Deportivo La Guaira and Rayo Zuliano?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Deportivo La Guaira won 1, Rayo Zuliano won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano?
Deportivo La Guaira score 1.75 goals per game on average and Rayo Zuliano 1.75. The Primera División average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Deportivo La Guaira's matches and 75% of Rayo Zuliano's.
What form are Deportivo La Guaira and Rayo Zuliano in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo La Guaira have a 2-2-0 record (2.00 points per game) and Rayo Zuliano 3-0-1 (2.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.