Venezuela - Primera DivisiónEstadio Olímpico de la UCVData current as of October 16, 2026

Metropolitanos vs Rayo Zuliano: match statistics

Metropolitanos crest
Metropolitanos
4 : 0half-time 2:0
Rayo Zuliano crest
Rayo Zuliano

Metropolitanos vs Rayo Zuliano: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Metropolitanos played against Rayo Zuliano in Primera División (Venezuela). The game was played on October 10, 2026. Venue: Estadio Olímpico de la UCV. Final score: 4:0.

Recent form

Metropolitanos has 5 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 3.00 points per game. Rayo Zuliano has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.

Scoring records

Metropolitanos scores 1.53 goals per game and allows 0.87. Rayo Zuliano scores 1.29 and allows 1.88. Games in this league average 2.53 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 47% of Metropolitanos's games and 58% of Rayo Zuliano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 63%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Metropolitanos has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.05 per game. Metropolitanos takes 11.1 shots per game, while Rayo Zuliano takes 9.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Metropolitanos leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Rayo Zuliano leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.46 after halftime.

When the teams score

Metropolitanos's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (11 goals). For Rayo Zuliano, it is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Primera División games average 2.53 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 3 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% 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

Metropolitanos have won their last five matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding just 2, while Rayo Zuliano have recorded 2 wins and conceded 6 goals over the same period. Home advantage is clear: the hosts have won 67% of their home matches, while the visitors have lost 67% of their away games. Metropolitanos average 1.87 goals scored and 1.00 conceded at home, whereas Rayo score 1.17 and concede as many as 2.25 goals per match away from home. The quality of chances also points to the hosts: their home xG is 1.22, compared with the visitors’ away xG of 0.99, while their opponents create chances worth an average of 1.93 xG. Although Rayo have scored 8 goals in their last five matches, their away defensive record and failure to keep a clean sheet during this part of the season make a Metropolitanos win the most likely outcome.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

BTTS landed in 50% of Metropolitanos matches and 67% of Rayo Zuliano fixtures, giving a slight edge to both teams to score. The hosts average 1.42 goals, while the visitors concede 2.25 and have failed to keep a clean sheet, making a Metropolitanos goal likely. Rayo Zuliano score an average of 1.17 goals, while Metropolitanos concede 1.50, giving the visitors a realistic chance of scoring. However, caution is warranted: the hosts have conceded just 2 goals in their last 5 matches, and the visitors have failed to score in 33% of their games. As a result, BTTS - Yes has only a slight edge despite the favourable full-season statistics.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

At least 2 goals were scored in 92% of Rayo Zuliano matches and 67% of Metropolitanos matches, providing the strongest signal for Over 1.5 goals. The visitors concede an average of 2.25 goals per match and have yet to keep a clean sheet, giving the hosts favorable conditions to find the net. Metropolitanos have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 2.6, although their season xG of 1.11 suggests caution when predicting another high-scoring game. The total goals projection of 2.75 points to at least 2 goals, but offers less compelling grounds for backing a higher line.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest scenario is Metropolitanos leading at the break and winning after 90 minutes: the hosts have won their last five matches, taking a half-time lead in four of them. They did not concede a first-half goal in any of those games, while Rayo Zuliano kept a clean sheet at half-time in two of its last five outings. Across the season, the hosts led at the break in 42% of matches, while the visitors lost 67% of their games and conceded an average of 2.25 goals. Metropolitanos’ form after the break also supports them holding on to their lead: they averaged 1.6 goals in the second half across their last five matches, while Rayo conceded an average of 1.5 second-half goals over the season. A half-time draw remains a notable alternative, as the visitors went into the break level in 50% of their matches; however, their weaker full-time results point primarily to 1/1.

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Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
2 : 0
Second half

Game stats

44Possession (%)56
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
17Shots21
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
6Shots on target7
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
1.73xG2.15
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
6Corners4
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
33Dangerous attacks46
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
9Fouls6
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
0Cards1
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

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.

MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
1.53Goals scored / game1.29
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
0.87Goals allowed / game1.88
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
41%Average possession44%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
4.27Shots on target / game3.21
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.1Shots per game9.5
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
4.27Shots on target3.21
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
13.8%Shot conversion13.6%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
41%Possession44%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
1.3xG for1.05
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
1.59xG against1.75
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

Shooting quality

Metropolitanos: Counter-attackingRayo Zuliano: Counter-attacking
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
Accuracy (shots on target)38%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.360.40

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.

Metropolitanos is 50% better for: last-5 form.

3 pts / game - Metropolitanos · 2 pts / game - Rayo Zuliano

Metropolitanos
WWWWW
5 wins in a row
Season result split
60% W23% D17% L
Season (W-D-L)
18-7-5
2.03 pts / game · goal difference +20
Last 5 (W-D-L)
5-0-0
3.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
10-3-2
Last 5 at home
5-0-0
WWWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.6Goals conceded: 0.4xG: 1.65Opponent xG: 1.92BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Rayo Zuliano
WLWWD
Season result split
33% W13% D54% L
Season (W-D-L)
8-3-13
1.13 pts / game · goal difference -14
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
3-1-8
Last 5 away
1-0-4
LLLLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.4Goals conceded: 1.8xG: 1.24Opponent xG: 1.93BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

Metropolitanos is 19% better for: goals scored per game.

1.53 goals / game - Metropolitanos · 1.29 goals / game - Rayo Zuliano

Metropolitanos is 116% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.87 goals / game - Metropolitanos · 1.88 goals / game - Rayo Zuliano

Metropolitanos scoring profile: very strong

Metropolitanos scores in 83% of games (25 of 30 games), while Rayo Zuliano keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 games).

Rayo Zuliano scoring profile: mixed

Rayo Zuliano scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 games), while Metropolitanos keeps a clean sheet in 43% (13 of 30 games).

46Goals scored (season)31
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
26Goals conceded (season)45
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
2.4Average goals per game3.17
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
13Goals scored (last 5)12
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
2Goals conceded (last 5)9
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

How often they score at least...

83%1 goal67%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
50%2 goals33%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
17%3 goals21%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
3%4 goals8%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

How often they concede at least...

57%1 goal88%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
17%2 goals46%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
7%3 goals29%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
3%4 goals17%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

* 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.

53%
League average

Goal patterns

20%BTTS at half-time33%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
10%BTTS in both halves8%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
37%Scored in both halves21%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

BTTS and goal count

37%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
3%Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
40%BTTS - last 580%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

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.

1st half

63%Min. 1 goal before half-time79%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
27%Min. 2 goals before half-time50%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time21%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

2nd half

77%Min. 1 goal after half-time83%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
43%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
17%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

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.

Metropolitanos is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.57 pts / game - Metropolitanos · 1.38 pts / game - Rayo Zuliano

Metropolitanos - half-time state
33% leading57% draw10% trailing
Rayo Zuliano - half-time state
33% leading38% draw29% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.57Points per game (1st half)1.38
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
0.6Goals scored (1st half)0.83
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
0.3Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
0.9Average goals (1st half)1.58
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
70%Clean sheet before half-time42%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
47%No goal before half-time46%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

After half-time (2nd half)

1.77Points per game (2nd half)0.92
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
0.93Goals scored (2nd half)0.46
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
0.57Goals conceded (2nd half)1.13
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
1.5Average goals (2nd half)1.58
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
60%Clean sheet after half-time38%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano
33%No goal after half-time67%
MetropolitanosRayo Zuliano

Metropolitanos - second-half results

47% W37% D17% L
47
Half-time points
18
Half-time goals
+9
Goal difference (1st half)
53
Second-half points
+11
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.57
PPG before half-time
Lead holding182%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Rayo Zuliano - second-half results

21% W29% D50% L
33
Half-time points
20
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
22
Second-half points
-16
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.38
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Metropolitanos - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.602.60
Goals scored / game1.01.6
Goals allowed / game0.00.4
Average goals per game1.02.0
1 goal80%100%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet100%60%
No goal20%0%
Goal difference+5+6
Half-time: 80% leading - 20% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 80% won - 20% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 5
Rayo Zuliano - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.20
Goals scored / game1.60.8
Goals allowed / game0.81.0
Average goals per game2.41.8
1 goal100%80%
2 goals80%60%
3 goals40%20%
Clean sheet20%40%
No goal20%40%
Goal difference+4-1
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 60% - Half-time goals total: 8

* 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.

Metropolitanos
ScoredConceded
5
7
0-15
8
1
16-30
5
1
31-45
11
8
46-60
7
3
61-75
10
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

Rayo Zuliano
ScoredConceded
7
2
0-15
8
7
16-30
5
9
31-45
3
8
46-60
2
6
61-75
6
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.

* 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

2.79
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.7 : 1.1
Estimated goal split
home : away
110%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
53%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-4%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
56%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Metropolitanos

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.29
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.95
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.2 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.23
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.72
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
109%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
77%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.97
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
22% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 11% come in the first quarter-hour.
22%

Rayo Zuliano

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.70
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.11
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+3.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.24
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.13
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
114%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
133%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.87
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.4
Late goals
19% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 23% come in the first quarter-hour.
19%

* 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

MetropolitanosLigaRayo Zuliano
Average goals per game▼ 2.402.53▲ 3.17
Both teams scored▼ 47%53%▲ 58%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 40%44%▲ 63%
Clean sheets▲ 43%28%▼ 13%
Goal before half-time▼ 63%68%▲ 79%
Goal after half-time• 77%76%▲ 83%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.53
Average goals per game
53%
Both teams scored
44%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
28%
Clean sheets
1.41
Home goals / game
1.13
Away goals / game
+25%
Home attack advantage
+20%
Home defensive advantage
+16%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
68%
1 goal
34%
2 goals
8%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
40%
2 goals
16%
3 goals
5%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Rayo ZulianoYellow cardJhan Velez
  2. Rayo ZulianoSubstitutionOn: Cristian RomeroOff: Jesus Barrios
  3. MetropolitanosSubstitutionOn: Rafael SangiovaniOff: Robert Alexander Garcés Sánchez
  4. MetropolitanosGoalJosé Alexander Riasco BrizuelaAssist: Brayan Jesús Alcócer Narváez

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Metropolitanos's perspective: 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Rayo Zuliano. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.

Rayo Zuliano
0 : 1
Metropolitanos
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano
0 : 1
Metropolitanos FC
Metropolitanos FC
4 : 2
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano

FAQ

What was the result of Metropolitanos vs Rayo Zuliano?

The Primera División match finished Metropolitanos 4:0 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 Metropolitanos and Rayo Zuliano?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Metropolitanos won 3, Rayo Zuliano won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Metropolitanos vs Rayo Zuliano?

Metropolitanos score 1.53 goals per game on average and Rayo Zuliano 1.29. The Primera División average is 2.53 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 47% of Metropolitanos's matches and 58% of Rayo Zuliano's.

What form are Metropolitanos and Rayo Zuliano in?

Over the last 5 games Metropolitanos have a 5-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Rayo Zuliano 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Metropolitanos vs Rayo Zuliano?

The statistical background for Metropolitanos vs Rayo Zuliano — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.