Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano: match statistics
The match promises to be incredibly tight, pointing towards a draw. Deportivo La Guaira displays impressive home form – 100% wins in home matches (2/2), zero goals conceded, and 100% clean sheets. Rayo Zuliano also shines on the road with 100% efficiency (2/2 wins), higher shot efficiency (26% vs 16%), and a better average of goals scored (2.5 vs 2.0). A key factor is the difference in possession – the hosts dominate with 54%, while the visitors play effectively with just 36%. The recent form of both teams is identical (1.8 points per game), and xG statistics suggest a home advantage in creating chances. Considering Deportivo's strength at home and Rayo's excellent away form, a balanced duel ending in a draw seems the most likely scenario.
Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Deportivo La Guaira played Rayo Zuliano in Primera División (Venezuela). The match was played on 28 February 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Deportivo La Guaira: 2-2-0, 2.00 points/match. Rayo Zuliano: 3-0-1, 2.25 points/match.
Goal statistics
Deportivo La Guaira scores 1.75 and concedes 0.75 goals per match. Rayo Zuliano scores 1.75 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.56 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Deportivo La Guaira 50%, Rayo Zuliano 75%. Over 2.5: Deportivo La Guaira 25%, Rayo Zuliano 75%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Deportivo La Guaira has higher xG: 1.36 vs 0.83. Deportivo La Guaira: 13.8 shots per match, Rayo Zuliano: 7.8.
Match halves
Deportivo La Guaira: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 0.75. Rayo Zuliano: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Deportivo La Guaira: 0-15 (2 goals). Rayo Zuliano: 31-45+ (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.56 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 50%.
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
The match promises to be incredibly tight, pointing towards a draw. Deportivo La Guaira displays impressive home form – 100% wins in home matches (2/2), zero goals conceded, and 100% clean sheets. Rayo Zuliano also shines on the road with 100% efficiency (2/2 wins), higher shot efficiency (26% vs 16%), and a better average of goals scored (2.5 vs 2.0). A key factor is the difference in possession – the hosts dominate with 54%, while the visitors play effectively with just 36%. The recent form of both teams is identical (1.8 points per game), and xG statistics suggest a home advantage in creating chances. Considering Deportivo's strength at home and Rayo's excellent away form, a balanced duel ending in a draw seems the most likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Deportivo La Guaira | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 24% | 39% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.54 | 0.58 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rayo Zuliano is 13% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Deportivo La Guaira · 2.25 pts / match - 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.
Deportivo La Guaira is 33% better for: goals conceded per match.
0.75 goals / match - Deportivo La Guaira · 1 goals / match - Rayo Zuliano
Deportivo La Guaira scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Rayo Zuliano keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 matches).
Rayo Zuliano scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Deportivo La Guaira keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Deportivo La Guaira
Over / Under - Rayo Zuliano
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Deportivo La Guaira is 200% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
3 pts / match - Deportivo La Guaira · 1 pts / match - Rayo Zuliano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Deportivo La Guaira - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 50%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.8 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rayo Zuliano - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 75%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 3.00 | 1.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 25% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 50% |
| No goal | 0% | 25% |
| Goal difference | +4 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 75% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +3 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (2). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Deportivo La Guaira
Rayo Zuliano
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Deportivo La Guaira | Liga | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.50 | 2.56 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 50% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 26% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 76% | • 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
Recent meetings (2): Deportivo La Guaira 1 - 1 - 0 Rayo Zuliano. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano?
The Primera División match finished Deportivo La Guaira 1:0 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 Deportivo La Guaira and Rayo Zuliano?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Deportivo La Guaira won 1, Rayo Zuliano won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano?
Deportivo La Guaira score 1.75 goals per game on average and Rayo Zuliano 1.75. The Primera División average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Deportivo La Guaira's matches and 75% of Rayo Zuliano's.
What form are Deportivo La Guaira and Rayo Zuliano in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo La Guaira have a 2-2-0 record (2.00 points per game) and Rayo Zuliano 3-0-1 (2.25 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Deportivo La Guaira vs Rayo Zuliano: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.