Portuguesa vs Rayo Zuliano: match statistics
Portuguesa displays clearly superior home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive 12:9 season goal difference. The hosts maintain a high average possession (59%) and a scoring efficiency of 1.5 goals per match at home. Rayo Zuliano exhibits serious problems in away matches - 50% losses, zero clean sheets, and a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors have earned only 0.8 points per match in their last five games, conceding a concerning 12 goals. The xG statistics also favor Portuguesa (1.33 vs 0.84), confirming the hosts' qualitative advantage. Considering all parameters, a victory for Portuguesa is the most likely scenario for this fixture.
Portuguesa vs Rayo Zuliano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portuguesa played against Rayo Zuliano in Primera División (Venezuela). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
Portuguesa has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Rayo Zuliano has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Portuguesa scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.13. Rayo Zuliano scores 1.00 and allows 1.88. Games in this league average 2.41 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Portuguesa's games and 50% of Rayo Zuliano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 63%, compared with league averages of 46% for BTTS and 44% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portuguesa has the higher season xG average, 1.44 to 0.88 per game. Portuguesa takes 13.4 shots per game, while Rayo Zuliano takes 8.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Portuguesa leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Rayo Zuliano leads at halftime in 13% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portuguesa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). For Rayo Zuliano, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.41 goals. Both teams score in 46% of games, and 44% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Portuguesa displays clearly superior home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive 12:9 season goal difference. The hosts maintain a high average possession (59%) and a scoring efficiency of 1.5 goals per match at home. Rayo Zuliano exhibits serious problems in away matches - 50% losses, zero clean sheets, and a negative goal difference (-3). The visitors have earned only 0.8 points per match in their last five games, conceding a concerning 12 goals. The xG statistics also favor Portuguesa (1.33 vs 0.84), confirming the hosts' qualitative advantage. Considering all parameters, a victory for Portuguesa is the most likely scenario for this fixture.
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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
| Portuguesa | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 24% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.47 |
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 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Portuguesa · 0.8 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.
Portuguesa is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Portuguesa · 1 goals / game - Rayo Zuliano
Portuguesa is 66% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.13 goals / game - Portuguesa · 1.88 goals / game - Rayo Zuliano
Portuguesa scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 meczów), while Rayo Zuliano keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 meczów).
Rayo Zuliano scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 meczów), while Portuguesa keeps a clean sheet in 50% (4 of 8 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 - Portuguesa
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.
Portuguesa is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / game - Portuguesa · 0.75 pts / game - Rayo Zuliano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portuguesa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 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 13% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 100% |
| Goal difference | -3 | -6 |
* 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 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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
Portuguesa
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
| Portuguesa | Liga | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.63 | 2.41 | ▲ 2.88 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 46% | ▲ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 50% | 44% | ▲ 63% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 33% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 71% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 75% | 68% | ▲ 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 Portuguesa's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Rayo Zuliano. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Portuguesa vs Rayo Zuliano?
The Primera División match finished Portuguesa 1:1 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 Portuguesa and Rayo Zuliano?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Portuguesa won 0, Rayo Zuliano won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Portuguesa vs Rayo Zuliano?
Portuguesa score 1.50 goals per game on average and Rayo Zuliano 1.00. The Primera División average is 2.41 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 44% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Portuguesa's matches and 50% of Rayo Zuliano's.
What form are Portuguesa and Rayo Zuliano in?
Over the last 5 games Portuguesa have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Rayo Zuliano 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portuguesa vs Rayo Zuliano?
The statistical background for Portuguesa 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.