Rayo Zuliano vs Carabobo: match statistics
Rayo Zuliano vs Carabobo: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rayo Zuliano played Carabobo in Primera División (Venezuela). The match was played on 3 September 2026. Final score: 4:3.
Current form
Rayo Zuliano: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Carabobo: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rayo Zuliano scores 1.00 and concedes 1.89 goals per match. Carabobo scores 1.50 and concedes 0.88. League average: 2.54 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rayo Zuliano 53%, Carabobo 50%. Over 2.5: Rayo Zuliano 63%, Carabobo 31%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
xG, shots and style
Carabobo has higher xG: 1.78 vs 1.00. Rayo Zuliano: 9.2 shots per match, Carabobo: 16.3.
Match halves
Rayo Zuliano: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.37. Carabobo: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Rayo Zuliano: 16-30 (5 goals). Carabobo: 46-60 (13 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.54 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 46%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-3. Average goals 2.67, BTTS 0%.
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
Carabobo sit 1st and have lost just 5 of their 25 matches this season, while their defence has conceded 23 goals compared with Rayo Zuliano’s 32 in only 18 games. However, the visitors create significantly better chances away from home, averaging 1.80 xG compared with the hosts’ 1.08, and also register 16.33 shots per match versus Rayo’s 9.78. Carabobo’s main concern is their weaker attacking efficiency in recent weeks: they have scored just 4 goals in their last 5 matches, although they have conceded only 3 goals during the same period. Rayo win 33% of their home matches, but fail to score in 44% of them and concede an average of 1.56 goals, which limits their chances of securing a full victory. With Carabobo drawing 42% of their away matches and both teams recording comparable goal averages in these conditions, a share of the points appears to be the most likely outcome.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The strongest argument for BTTS - No is Rayo Zuliano’s defence, which has kept a clean sheet in 62% of matches, while Carabobo have failed to score in 25% of games. In their last five appearances, Carabobo have scored just 0.8 goals per match and recorded BTTS in only 20% of cases, clearly reducing the likelihood of the away side finding the net. Rayo Zuliano do average 1.85 goals scored at home, but their season BTTS rate is only 38%, well below the league average of 52%. Carabobo have recently created chances worth 2.15 xG per match, but have also conceded just 0.6 goals per game across their last five matches, making a scenario in which at least one team fails to score more likely.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The season profiles of both teams point to a limited number of very high-scoring games: under 3.5 goals landed in 77% of Rayo Zuliano’s matches and 75% of Carabobo’s. The 2.5-goal line also remained unmet in 69% of the hosts’ matches and 67% of the visitors’ fixtures. Carabobo have not played a single game with at least three goals in their last five appearances, conceding just 0.6 goals per match during that period. Rayo Zuliano have a very solid home defense, keeping a clean sheet in 62% of their matches and conceding an average of 0.62 goals. Although both teams’ average xG figures are relatively high, at 1.81 and 1.80 respectively, the projected total of 2.25 goals still clearly supports Under 3.5 as the safest line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is a draw at half-time followed by a Rayo Zuliano victory at full-time, as the hosts were level at the break in 69% of their matches, compared with 58% for Carabobo. Rayo defend very effectively before half-time, conceding an average of just 0.23 goals, whereas the visitors concede as many as 0.75 goals per match during this period. After the break, the hosts score an average of 1.15 goals and have not lost a single second half, while Carabobo have won the second half in only 33% of cases. The hosts’ advantage over the season as a whole is clear: they win 62% of their matches, score an average of 1.85 goals and concede 0.62, compared with Carabobo’s mere 17% win rate and average of 1.25 goals conceded. However, the teams’ last five matches suggest a cautious start, as each side was level at half-time in 3 of those 5 games, further strengthening the X/1 HT/FT scenario.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-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
| Rayo Zuliano | Carabobo | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.28 |
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.
Carabobo is 167% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Rayo Zuliano · 1.6 pts / match - Carabobo
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.
Carabobo is 50% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Rayo Zuliano · 1.5 goals / match - Carabobo
Carabobo is 115% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.89 goals / match - Rayo Zuliano · 0.88 goals / match - Carabobo
Rayo Zuliano scores in 58% of matches (11 of 19 matches), while Carabobo keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 matches).
Carabobo scores in 73% of matches (19 of 26 matches), while Rayo Zuliano keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 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 - Rayo Zuliano
Over / Under - Carabobo
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rayo Zuliano - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 26%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Carabobo - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% 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 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -8 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -9 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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
Rayo Zuliano
Carabobo
* 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
| Rayo Zuliano | Liga | Carabobo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 2.89 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.38 |
| Both teams scored | • 53% | 53% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 63% | 46% | ▼ 31% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 28% | ▲ 42% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 74% | 67% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 76% | ▼ 69% |
^ 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
Other recorded players
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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Rayo Zuliano 0 - 0 - 3 Carabobo. Average goals 2.67, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rayo Zuliano vs Carabobo?
The Primera División match finished Rayo Zuliano 4:3 Carabobo. 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 Carabobo?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Rayo Zuliano won 0, Carabobo won 3 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rayo Zuliano vs Carabobo?
Rayo Zuliano score 1.00 goals per game on average and Carabobo 1.50. The Primera División average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 53% of Rayo Zuliano's matches and 50% of Carabobo's.
What form are Rayo Zuliano and Carabobo in?
Over the last 5 games Rayo Zuliano have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Carabobo 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rayo Zuliano vs Carabobo?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Rayo Zuliano vs Carabobo: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.