Monagas vs Portuguesa: match statistics
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Monagas vs Portuguesa: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Monagas plays Portuguesa in Primera División (Venezuela). The game is scheduled for August 16, 2026. Venue: Estadio Monumental de Maturín.
Recent form
Monagas has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Portuguesa has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Monagas scores 1.06 goals per game and allows 1.63. Portuguesa scores 1.45 and allows 1.09. Games in this league average 2.52 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Monagas's games and 45% of Portuguesa's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 45%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.21 per game. Monagas takes 12.4 shots per game, while Portuguesa takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Monagas leads at halftime in 6% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Portuguesa leads at halftime in 45% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Monagas's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (6 goals). For Portuguesa, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.52 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Monagas | Portuguesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 28% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.37 |
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.
Portuguesa is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Monagas · 1.8 pts / game - Portuguesa
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.
Portuguesa is 37% better for: goals scored per game.
1.06 goals / game - Monagas · 1.45 goals / game - Portuguesa
Portuguesa is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.63 goals / game - Monagas · 1.09 goals / game - Portuguesa
Monagas scores in 69% of games (11 of 16 meczów), while Portuguesa keeps a clean sheet in 41% (9 of 22 meczów).
Portuguesa scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Monagas keeps a clean sheet in 19% (3 of 16 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 - Monagas
Over / Under - Portuguesa
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.
Portuguesa is 167% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.63 pts / game - Monagas · 1.68 pts / game - Portuguesa
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Monagas - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 6% of games and wins 25%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Portuguesa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 45% of games and wins 41%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 40% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 46-60 (6 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* 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
Monagas
Portuguesa
* 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
| Monagas | Liga | Portuguesa | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.69 | 2.52 | • 2.55 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 46% | • 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 27% | ▲ 41% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 69% | 66% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 94% | 77% | ▼ 68% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Monagas's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Portuguesa. Games average 2.33 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
When do Monagas and Portuguesa play?
Monagas face Portuguesa on August 16, 2026 in Primera División at Estadio Monumental de Maturín. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Monagas and Portuguesa?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Monagas won 1, Portuguesa won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.33 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Monagas vs Portuguesa?
Monagas score 1.06 goals per game on average and Portuguesa 1.45. The Primera División average is 2.52 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Monagas's matches and 45% of Portuguesa's.
What form are Monagas and Portuguesa in?
Over the last 5 games Monagas have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Portuguesa 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Monagas vs Portuguesa?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.