Our Portuguesa vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano Prediction: 2-1
Portuguesa vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano in the Venezuela Primera Division is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 9, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Portuguesa vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Portuguesa's Last Match – Portuguesa vs Estudiantes Merida
Determined to get back to winning ways, Portuguesa must win after their 0-0 Venezuela Cup draw against Estudiantes Merida on August 6. In that match, Portuguesa recorded 51% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portuguesa | 51% | 0 (1) | - | 81 |
Estudiantes Merida | 49% | 0 (2) | - | 73 |
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano's Last Match – Deportivo Tachira vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-4 Venezuela Cup defeat against Deportivo Tachira on August 6. In that match, Deportivo Rayo Zuliano recorded 45% possession and 6 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deportivo Tachira | 55% | 0 (7) | - | 54 |
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano | 45% | 0 (6) | - | 35 |
Portuguesa vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano Stats
Key Stats
| Portuguesa | Deportivo Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.82 |
| 1.37 | Defence Strength | 1.81 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Portuguesa are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Deportivo Rayo Zuliano average 1.2 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.