Rayo Zuliano vs Academia Puerto Cabello: match statistics
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced contest with a preference for the draw scenario. Rayo Zuliano has a catastrophic home form – 100% losses at home, failing to score a single goal in their home matches, which represents a major offensive problem. On the other hand, Academia Puerto Cabello shows stability on the road with a 100% draw rate, not losing a single match and scoring an average of one goal per game. Both teams have an identical points tally over their last 5 matches (1.2 PPG), which confirms the balance of power. Considering the hosts' weakness in front of their own fans and the visitors' consistent tendency to draw away, the most likely outcome is a share of the points, although Rayo's poor form gives the visitors a real chance of triumph.
Rayo Zuliano vs Academia Puerto Cabello: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rayo Zuliano played against Academia Puerto Cabello in Primera División (Venezuela). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Rayo Zuliano has 2 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Academia Puerto Cabello has 1 win, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 1.67 points per game.
Scoring records
Rayo Zuliano scores 1.67 goals per game and allows 1.00. Academia Puerto Cabello scores 1.33 and allows 0.67. Games in this league average 2.45 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Rayo Zuliano's games and 67% of Academia Puerto Cabello's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 0%, compared with league averages of 50% for BTTS and 41% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Academia Puerto Cabello has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 0.83 per game. Rayo Zuliano takes 8.0 shots per game, while Academia Puerto Cabello takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Rayo Zuliano leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 1.33 goals per game after halftime. Academia Puerto Cabello leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rayo Zuliano's most productive scoring window is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). For Academia Puerto Cabello, it is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.45 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games, and 41% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Statistical analysis indicates a balanced contest with a preference for the draw scenario. Rayo Zuliano has a catastrophic home form – 100% losses at home, failing to score a single goal in their home matches, which represents a major offensive problem. On the other hand, Academia Puerto Cabello shows stability on the road with a 100% draw rate, not losing a single match and scoring an average of one goal per game. Both teams have an identical points tally over their last 5 matches (1.2 PPG), which confirms the balance of power. Considering the hosts' weakness in front of their own fans and the visitors' consistent tendency to draw away, the most likely outcome is a share of the points, although Rayo's poor form gives the visitors a real chance of triumph.
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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
| Rayo Zuliano | Academia Puerto Cabello | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.63 | 0.33 |
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 20% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Rayo Zuliano · 1.67 pts / game - Academia Puerto Cabello
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.
Rayo Zuliano is 26% better for: goals scored per game.
1.67 goals / game - Rayo Zuliano · 1.33 goals / game - Academia Puerto Cabello
Academia Puerto Cabello is 49% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Rayo Zuliano · 0.67 goals / game - Academia Puerto Cabello
Rayo Zuliano scores in 67% of games (2 of 3 meczów), while Academia Puerto Cabello keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 meczów).
Academia Puerto Cabello scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 meczów), while Rayo Zuliano keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 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 - Rayo Zuliano
Over / Under - Academia Puerto Cabello
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.
Academia Puerto Cabello is 406% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.33 pts / game - Rayo Zuliano · 1.67 pts / game - Academia Puerto Cabello
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rayo Zuliano - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Academia Puerto Cabello - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 33%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.33 | 2.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 67% | 33% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.67 | 1.33 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 67% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 33% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 67% |
| 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 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). 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
Rayo Zuliano
Academia Puerto Cabello
* 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
| Rayo Zuliano | Liga | Academia Puerto Cabello | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 2.67 | 2.45 | ▼ 2.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 50% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 41% | ▼ 0% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 30% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 73% | ▼ 67% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 77% | ▼ 67% |
^ 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.
- Academia Puerto CabelloSubstitutionOn: José Manuel Hernández ChávezOff: Gustavo Junior González Pérez
- Academia Puerto CabelloSubstitutionOn: Gerardo José Padrón ColmenaresOff: Jhon Lorens Marchán Cordero
- Academia Puerto CabelloSubstitutionOn: Jayson Alfredo Martínez VásquezOff: Roberto José Rosales Altuve
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Rayo Zuliano's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Academia Puerto Cabello. Games average 0.50 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rayo Zuliano vs Academia Puerto Cabello?
The Primera División match finished Rayo Zuliano 2:1 Academia Puerto Cabello. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rayo Zuliano and Academia Puerto Cabello?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rayo Zuliano won 0, Academia Puerto Cabello won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 0.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rayo Zuliano vs Academia Puerto Cabello?
Rayo Zuliano score 1.67 goals per game on average and Academia Puerto Cabello 1.33. The Primera División average is 2.45 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 41% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Rayo Zuliano's matches and 67% of Academia Puerto Cabello's.
What form are Rayo Zuliano and Academia Puerto Cabello in?
Over the last 5 games Rayo Zuliano have a 2-0-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Academia Puerto Cabello 1-2-0 (1.67 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rayo Zuliano vs Academia Puerto Cabello?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rayo Zuliano vs Academia Puerto Cabello: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.