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
Key match information
Portuguesa played Rayo Zuliano in Primera División (Venezuela). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Portuguesa: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Rayo Zuliano: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Portuguesa scores 1.50 and concedes 1.13 goals per match. Rayo Zuliano scores 1.00 and concedes 1.88. League average: 2.41 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Portuguesa 38%, Rayo Zuliano 50%. Over 2.5: Portuguesa 50%, Rayo Zuliano 63%. League level: BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 44%.
xG, shots and style
Portuguesa has higher xG: 1.44 vs 0.88. Portuguesa: 13.4 shots per match, Rayo Zuliano: 8.8.
Match halves
Portuguesa: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.88. Rayo Zuliano: half-time lead 13%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Portuguesa: 76-90+ (6 goals). Rayo Zuliano: 31-45+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.41 goals per match, BTTS 46%, Over 2.5 44%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.00, 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Portuguesa is 100% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - Portuguesa · 0.8 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.
Portuguesa is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1.5 goals / match - Portuguesa · 1 goals / match - Rayo Zuliano
Portuguesa is 66% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.13 goals / match - Portuguesa · 1.88 goals / match - Rayo Zuliano
Portuguesa scores in 75% of matches (6 of 8 matches), while Rayo Zuliano keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 matches).
Rayo Zuliano scores in 50% of matches (4 of 8 matches), while Portuguesa keeps a clean sheet in 50% (4 of 8 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 - Portuguesa
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.
Portuguesa is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - Portuguesa · 0.75 pts / match - Rayo Zuliano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portuguesa - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Rayo Zuliano - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 13% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Portuguesa
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
| Portuguesa | Liga | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Portuguesa 0 - 0 - 2 Rayo Zuliano. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.