Venezuela - Primera DivisiónData current as of September 05, 2026

Portuguesa vs UCV: match statistics

Portuguesa crest
Portuguesa
3 : 0half-time 2:0
UCV crest
UCV

Portuguesa vs UCV: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Portuguesa played against UCV in Primera División (Venezuela). The game was played on April 25, 2026. Final score: 3:0.

Recent form

Portuguesa has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. UCV has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.

Scoring records

Portuguesa scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 1.00. UCV scores 2.00 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.58 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 42% of Portuguesa's games and 67% of UCV's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 67%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

UCV has the higher season xG average, 1.31 to 1.28 per game. Portuguesa takes 11.7 shots per game, while UCV takes 12.4.

First-half and second-half trends

Portuguesa leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.83 goals per game after halftime. UCV leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.75 after halftime.

When the teams score

Portuguesa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For UCV, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Primera División games average 2.58 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 4 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 3 away wins. Those games averaged 2.75 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

I predict a home win (1). Portuguesa at home scores 1.67 goals per game and concedes only 0.83, has 50% clean sheets, records 57% possession and averages 4.33 shots on target per game. UCV away is very effective in attack — 2.5 goals per game, 5.17 shots on target and 20% shot conversion — but also concedes a lot (1.83 goals per away game and as many as 11 goals conceded in the last 5 matches). Average xG are similar (1.29 for Portuguesa at home vs 1.34 for UCV away), which shows the difference comes down to finishing efficiency and defensive stability. Considering the lower goals conceded by the home side and the higher average points return over the last five matches (1.6 vs 1.4), I give Portuguesa a slight edge.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

Both teams have a high season BTTS rate of 67% each (Portuguesa 67% and UCV 67%), providing a strong baseline for a Both Teams To Score market. Recent form is mixed: in the last 5 matches Portuguesa recorded BTTS in only 40% (scored 7 and conceded 3 in 5), while UCV had BTTS in 100% (scored 10 and conceded 11 in 5). UCV looks more dangerous offensively: season goals 2.5 vs Portuguesa 1.5, xG 1.34 vs 1.29, and on average 5.17 shots on target vs 4.33 with conversion 20% vs 12%. Portuguesa defends better in the short term (concedes 0.6 goals on average in last 5 vs 2.2 for UCV), and season conceded averages 1.0 vs 1.83, which slightly reduces confidence in both teams scoring. Weighing all figures (season 67%/67%, L5: 40%/100%, goals L5 7/10 and conceded L5 3/11, xG 1.29/1.34) I recommend BTTS = Yes with a probability of 75% versus 25% for No.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

This fixture projects as a goal-heavy game: Portuguesa averages 1.5 goals per match this season while UCV averages 2.5. Team xG figures are close: Portuguesa 1.29 vs UCV 1.34, with xG against at 1.26 for Portuguesa and 1.62 for UCV, which model-wise translates to expected 1.46 goals for the home side and 1.30 for the visitors (total ~2.76). Seasonally, Over 1.5 occurred in 83% of Portuguesa’s matches and 100% of UCV’s, and both teams scored in 67% of meetings; additionally UCV’s shot conversion is higher at 20% versus Portuguesa’s 12%, increasing the likelihood of more goals. A Poisson model on the 2.76 expected goals estimates roughly a 76% chance of Over 1.5, ~52% for Over 2.5 and ~30% for Over 3.5, so the strongest signal is a bet on Over 1.5. Given UCV have scored 10 and conceded 11 in their last 5 matches, I recommend backing Over 1.5 as the primary pick.

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

Season statistics favor UCV: average goals per match 2.50 versus 1.50 for Portuguesa, and by half-time UCV averages 1.67 goals versus 0.83 for the hosts, which translates into UCV leading at the break in 50% of season matches vs 33% for Portuguesa. UCV is also more efficient — shot conversion 20% versus 12% for Portuguesa, with a similar number of shots (Portuguesa 12.17, UCV 12.67) and a slightly higher xG 1.34 vs 1.29, so they have the edge in converting chances. Both teams have a high share of both-teams-to-score matches (BTTS 67% each), and season first-half goal totals (Portuguesa 8 HT goals vs UCV 16 HT goals) suggest an open game with goals at both ends. In the last 5 matches Portuguesa led at half-time in 60% (3 of 5), while UCV did so only in 20% (1 of 5), which opens the possibility of draws or turnarounds, but considering the full season (2.50 vs 1.50 and UCV 50% HT leads) it is more likely UCV will take the lead before the break and maintain the win to full-time. Therefore the most probable scenario is '2/2' at 34%, with alternatives 'X/2' (15%) and '1/1' (18%) given Portuguesa's strong first halves in recent matches.

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Stats by half

2 : 0
First half
1 : 0
Second half

Game stats

49Possession (%)51
PortuguesaUCV
6Shots7
PortuguesaUCV
3Shots on target2
PortuguesaUCV
0.88xG0.9
PortuguesaUCV
2Corners4
PortuguesaUCV
38Dangerous attacks43
PortuguesaUCV
14Fouls18
PortuguesaUCV
2Cards2
PortuguesaUCV

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.42Goals scored / game2
PortuguesaUCV
1Goals allowed / game1.42
PortuguesaUCV
50%Average possession47%
PortuguesaUCV
4.17Shots on target / game4.75
PortuguesaUCV

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

11.67Shots per game12.42
PortuguesaUCV
4.17Shots on target4.75
PortuguesaUCV
12.1%Shot conversion16.1%
PortuguesaUCV
50%Possession47%
PortuguesaUCV
1.28xG for1.31
PortuguesaUCV
1.25xG against1.44
PortuguesaUCV

Shooting quality

Portuguesa: BalancedUCV: Counter-attacking
PortuguesaUCV
Accuracy (shots on target)36%38%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.340.42

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 formwho 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 - UCV

Portuguesa
WDLWD
Season result split
33% W42% R25% P
Season (W-D-L)
4-5-3
1.42 pts / game · goal difference +5
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
3-2-1
Last 5 at home
2-2-1
LWDDW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.6xG: 0.97Opponent xG: 1.30BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
UCV
LLWLD
Season result split
58% W17% R25% P
Season (W-D-L)
7-2-3
1.92 pts / game · goal difference +7
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-1-3
0.80 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-0-2
Last 5 away
3-0-2
WWLWL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 2.2xG: 1.19Opponent xG: 1.86BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goalshow 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.

UCV is 41% better for: goals scored per game.

1.42 goals / game - Portuguesa · 2 goals / game - UCV

Portuguesa is 42% better for: goals allowed per game.

1 goals / game - Portuguesa · 1.42 goals / game - UCV

Portuguesa scoring profile: very strong

Portuguesa scores in 75% of games (9 of 12 meczów), while UCV keeps a clean sheet in 17% (2 of 12 meczów).

UCV scoring profile: strong

UCV scores in 83% of games (10 of 12 meczów), while Portuguesa keeps a clean sheet in 50% (6 of 12 meczów).

17Goals scored (season)24
PortuguesaUCV
12Goals conceded (season)17
PortuguesaUCV
2.42Average goals per game3.42
PortuguesaUCV
7Goals scored (last 5)6
PortuguesaUCV
3Goals conceded (last 5)11
PortuguesaUCV

How often they score at least...

75%1 goal83%
PortuguesaUCV
42%2 goals67%
PortuguesaUCV
17%3 goals33%
PortuguesaUCV
8%4 goals8%
PortuguesaUCV

How often they concede at least...

50%1 goal83%
PortuguesaUCV
33%2 goals33%
PortuguesaUCV
17%3 goals17%
PortuguesaUCV
0%4 goals8%
PortuguesaUCV

* 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

8%BTTS at half-time50%
PortuguesaUCV
8%BTTS in both halves17%
PortuguesaUCV
25%Scored in both halves42%
PortuguesaUCV

BTTS and goal count

25%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
PortuguesaUCV
25%Min. 3 goals without BTTS17%
PortuguesaUCV
40%BTTS - last 560%
PortuguesaUCV

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

58%Min. 1 goal before half-time92%
PortuguesaUCV
33%Min. 2 goals before half-time67%
PortuguesaUCV
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
PortuguesaUCV

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time75%
PortuguesaUCV
58%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
PortuguesaUCV
17%Min. 3 goals after half-time17%
PortuguesaUCV

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

UCV is 11% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.5 pts / game - Portuguesa · 1.67 pts / game - UCV

Portuguesa - half-time state
33% leading50% draw17% trailing
UCV - half-time state
42% leading42% draw17% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.5Points per game (1st half)1.67
PortuguesaUCV
0.58Goals scored (1st half)1.25
PortuguesaUCV
0.33Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
PortuguesaUCV
0.92Average goals (1st half)2
PortuguesaUCV
75%Clean sheet before half-time33%
PortuguesaUCV
58%No goal before half-time25%
PortuguesaUCV

After half-time (2nd half)

1.42Points per game (2nd half)1.58
PortuguesaUCV
0.83Goals scored (2nd half)0.75
PortuguesaUCV
0.67Goals conceded (2nd half)0.67
PortuguesaUCV
1.5Average goals (2nd half)1.42
PortuguesaUCV
50%Clean sheet after half-time50%
PortuguesaUCV
42%No goal after half-time50%
PortuguesaUCV

Portuguesa - second-half results

33% W42% R25% P
18
Half-time points
7
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
17
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.50
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+0.3

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

UCV - second-half results

42% W33% R25% P
20
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
+6
Goal difference (1st half)
19
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding138%

Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 58%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.1

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Portuguesa - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.201.20
Goals scored / game0.80.6
Goals allowed / game0.00.6
Average goals per game0.81.2
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet100%60%
No goal40%60%
Goal difference+40
Half-time: 60% leading - 40% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 4
UCV - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.601.00
Goals scored / game0.60.6
Goals allowed / game1.01.2
Average goals per game1.61.8
1 goal80%80%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet20%20%
No goal60%60%
Goal difference-2-3
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 40% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Portuguesa
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
3
1
16-30
2
1
31-45
2
3
46-60
1
4
61-75
7
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +6 - wins late phases.

UCV
ScoredConceded
3
1
0-15
4
3
16-30
8
5
31-45
2
2
46-60
4
4
61-75
3
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.92
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.4 : 1.5
Estimated goal split
home : away
113%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
55%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-6%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
62%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Portuguesa

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.03
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.39
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.14
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.25
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
100%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
85%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.18
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
41% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 12% come in the first quarter-hour.
41%

UCV

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.71
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.69
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.02
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
171%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
100%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-1.12
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).

Teams vs league

PortuguesaLigaUCV
Average goals per game 2.422.58 3.42
Both teams scored 42%52% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 50%46% 67%
Clean sheets 50%29% 17%
Goal before half-time 58%70% 92%
Goal after half-time 75%74% 75%

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

2.58
Average goals per game
52%
Both teams scored
46%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
29%
Clean sheets
1.42
Home goals / game
1.17
Away goals / game
+21%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defensive advantage
+11%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
70%
1 goal
37%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
74%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
17%
3 goals
4%
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. PortuguesaGoalJonathan CañeteAssist: Lautaro Lovazzano
  2. PortuguesaYellow cardLautaro Lovazzano
  3. PortuguesaGoalJonathan Cañete
  4. PortuguesaYellow cardAnthony Trujillo
  5. UCVSubstitutionOn: Alexander GrankoOff: Yeiber Murillo
  6. PortuguesaSubstitutionOn: David ParraOff: Jesús Miguel González Montoya

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.

Alexis HerreraMatches officiated: 13
5.38Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 246%Home wins15%Draws38%Away wins

Head-to-head

Record from Portuguesa's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses against UCV. Games average 2.75 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.

Universidad Central de Venezuela FC
2 : 0
Portuguesa FC
Portuguesa FC
1 : 3
Universidad Central de Venezuela FC
Universidad Central de Venezuela FC
2 : 2
Portuguesa FC
Portuguesa FC
0 : 1
Universidad Central de Venezuela FC

FAQ

What was the result of Portuguesa vs UCV?

The Primera División match finished Portuguesa 3:0 UCV. 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 UCV?

In the last 4 head-to-head matches Portuguesa won 0, UCV won 3 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.75 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Portuguesa vs UCV?

Portuguesa score 1.42 goals per game on average and UCV 2.00. The Primera División average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 42% of Portuguesa's matches and 67% of UCV's.

What form are Portuguesa and UCV in?

Over the last 5 games Portuguesa have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and UCV 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portuguesa vs UCV?

The statistical background for Portuguesa vs UCV — 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.