VENEZUELA PRIMERA DIVISIóN
23.08.2026 13:30
Monumental de Maturín
Referee: A. Arteaga
Monagas SC
Match Timeline
Portuguesa FC
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
🔄
53'
F. Jaramillo ↔ A. Romero
Monagas SC
🔄
60'
J. Perez ↔ J. Martinez
Portuguesa FC
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60'
V. H. Navas Barrera ↔ A. Polo
Portuguesa FC
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62'
C. Ramirez ↔ J. Colorado
Monagas SC
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62'
A. Romero ↔ R. Rodriguez
Monagas SC
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62'
R. Arace ↔ D. Castillo
Monagas SC
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74'
C. Urpin ↔ K. Zuniga
Portuguesa FC
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74'
R. Rojas ↔ A. Yepez
Portuguesa FC
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75'
L. Gonzalez ↔ E. Farias
Monagas SC
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85'
C. Montana ↔ L. Moreno Quero
Portuguesa FC

Monagas SC vs Portuguesa FC Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 47.8%
Odds -
BTTS
Yes
Probability 78.8%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 66.7%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
47.8%
-
BTTS Yes
78.8%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
66.7%
-
Corners O/U Under 7.5 Corners
92%
-
HT / FT Draw / Away
-
-
Correct Score 1-2
-
-
Probability Distribution
Monagas SC Win 37.9%
Draw 14.3%
Portuguesa FC Win 47.8%
Expected Goals (xG)
Monagas SC1.09
Portuguesa FC1.54
Recent Form (Last 5)
Monagas SC Monagas SC
WWDLW
19 GF / 29 GA
Portuguesa FC Portuguesa FC
WLDWL
33 GF / 24 GA
Key Stats
1.12
Average Goals Scored
1.43
1.71
Average Goals Conceded
1.04
9
BTTS Yes
10
10
Over 2.5
10
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Monagas SC Monagas SC 17 matches
Portuguesa FC Portuguesa FC 23 matches
Monagas SC Statistic Portuguesa FC
4 Wins 10
2 Draws 7
11 Losses 6
19 Goals For 33
29 Goals Against 24
1.12 Avg Goals Scored 1.43
1.71 Avg Goals Conceded 1.04
9 BTTS Yes 10
13 Over 1.5 16
10 Over 2.5 10
5 Over 3.5 5
3 Clean Sheets 10
5 Failed To Score 5
0 Shots On Goal 0
0 Total Shots 0
0 Corners 0
0% Ball Possession 0%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by Portuguesa FC's more proactive style and Monagas SC's more cautious structure. Squad availability does not appear severe enough to completely reshape the expected balance, although smaller absences can still influence specific duels. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. Portuguesa FC carry the stronger overall league profile, standing 5 with 20 points while Monagas SC sit 12 on 11, suggesting a clearer edge in long-term output. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Portuguesa FC having the stronger overall control. Taken together, the balance of indicators still supports Away Win, with the defensive lean favoring Portuguesa FC. The defensive profile of this fixture suggests that clear openings may be harder to create.This profiles as a tighter contest, with fewer clear openings expected.

Monagas SC Analysis

Monagas SC are currently 12 in the standings with 11 points from 13 matches. The record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 8 defeats, together with a 14:22 goal balance, points toward poor form over their recent run. Much of their attacking threat comes through their main attacking players, while at the back they have looked very solid. At home, they have returned 3 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach.

Portuguesa FC Analysis

Portuguesa FC arrive from the upper part of the table, holding 5 place with 20 points after 13 matches. Their overall return of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses with goals at 20:12 reflects mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by their main attacking players, while defensively they have appeared very solid. Away from home, their split return of 1 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses fits a balanced but draw-heavy split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they usually display balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Monagas SC won 7 times, Portuguesa FC won 6 times, while 1 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 19:21 from Monagas SC's perspective. 8 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 7 matches, with an average of 2.86 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (85.7%)
Predicted formations: Monagas SC 4-2-3-1 / Portuguesa FC 4-4-2
H2H summary: Monagas SC wins 7, draws 1, Portuguesa FC wins 6

Standings

Primera Division: Tabla Anual
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 24 16 5 3 41:19 22 53
W W W W W
2 24 14 5 5 41:26 15 47
W D L W W
3 24 12 7 5 36:22 14 43
L L L W D
4 24 11 5 8 36:31 5 38
D W W D D
5 24 9 10 5 35:22 13 37
D W W W L
6 24 9 10 5 34:24 10 37
L W D D D
7 24 9 9 6 31:23 8 36
W D L D D
8 23 10 5 8 32:29 3 35
L W L D W
9 24 5 11 8 24:31 -7 26
D L L W D
10 24 7 4 13 26:35 -9 25
D W W L W
11 24 6 7 11 24:35 -11 25
L L L D L
12 24 7 4 13 30:46 -16 25
D W D L W
13 23 3 5 15 20:43 -23 14
L W L L W
14 24 3 5 16 21:45 -24 14
D L L L L
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Group Stage)
Promotion - Copa Libertadores (Qualification)
Promotion - Copa Sudamericana (Qualification)
Relegation - Liga FUTVE 2