VENEZUELA › PRIMERA DIVISIóN
18.04.2026 19:30
Estadio José Pachencho Romero
Referee: C. Parra
Rayo Zuliano
Match Timeline
Metropolitanos FC
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
⚽
21'
Miku
Metropolitanos FC
🟨
27'
G. Ayine
Metropolitanos FC
🟨
37'
D. Zalzman
Metropolitanos FC
🟨
45'
S. Orejuela
Rayo Zuliano
🟨
45+8'
C. Romero
Rayo Zuliano
🔄
56'
R. Figueroa ↔ S. Ramirez
Metropolitanos FC
🔄
56'
D. Zalzman ↔ R. Sangiovani
Metropolitanos FC
🟨
62'
S. Ramirez
Metropolitanos FC
🔄
72'
A. Ferro ↔ F. Manenti
Metropolitanos FC
🟨
77'
J. Navarro
Metropolitanos FC
🔄
80'
C. Romero ↔ C. Maldonado
Rayo Zuliano
🔄
80'
J. Velez ↔ L. Dugarte
Rayo Zuliano
🔄
84'
S. Orejuela ↔ F. Chavez
Rayo Zuliano
🔄
85'
J. Julio ↔ A. Kinsler
Rayo Zuliano
🔄
85'
K. Ortiz ↔ R. Garces
Metropolitanos FC
🔄
85'
J. Navarro ↔ M. Diaz
Metropolitanos FC
🔄
86'
J. Ochoa ↔ J. A. Colina Bracho
Rayo Zuliano

Rayo Zuliano vs Metropolitanos FC Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
Away Win
Probability 58.8%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS No
Probability 66.3%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 56.9%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 Away Win
58.8%
- ▥
BTTS BTTS No
66.3%
- ▥
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
56.9%
- ▥
Probability Distribution
Rayo Zuliano Win 27.2%
Draw 14%
Metropolitanos FC Win 58.8%
Expected Goals (xG)
Rayo Zuliano1.02
Metropolitanos FC1.49
Recent Form (Last 5)
Rayo Zuliano Rayo Zuliano
WWDLW
12 GF / 20 GA
Metropolitanos FC Metropolitanos FC
WLDWL
14 GF / 10 GA
Key Stats
1.09
Average Goals Scored
1.27
1.82
Average Goals Conceded
0.91
6
BTTS Yes
5
7
Over 2.5
3
0
Shots on Goal
0

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Rayo Zuliano Rayo Zuliano 11 matches
Metropolitanos FC Metropolitanos FC 11 matches
Rayo Zuliano Statistic Metropolitanos FC
4 Wins 5
2 Draws 4
5 Losses 2
12 Goals For 14
20 Goals Against 10
1.09 Avg Goals Scored 1.27
1.82 Avg Goals Conceded 0.91
6 BTTS Yes 5
8 Over 1.5 6
7 Over 2.5 3
4 Over 3.5 3
1 Clean Sheets 5
5 Failed To Score 2
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

From a tactical perspective, this fixture features Metropolitanos FC's more proactive style and Rayo Zuliano'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. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. 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. The season profile of both teams suggests a matchup where long-term consistency matters, but does not fully remove the possibility of swings in momentum on the day. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors Metropolitanos FC. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. From a tactical point of view, the game still points toward Metropolitanos FC having the stronger overall control.

Rayo Zuliano Analysis

Rayo Zuliano sit 9 with 14 points after 11 league matches. Their overall return of 4 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses with goals at 12:20 reflects poor form over their recent run. Their attacking weight is carried by L. Pena (6 goals), C. Romero (2 goals), J. Ochoa (2 goals), with creative support from D. A. Vasquez Ferrer (3 assists), J. Gomez (2 assists), J. Arias (1 assists), while defensively they have appeared very solid. At home, their split return of 2 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses fits a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they usually display a more cautious and defensive approach.

Metropolitanos FC Analysis

Metropolitanos FC come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 4 place with 19 points after 11 matches. With 5 wins, 4 draws, and 2 defeats plus a goal balance of 14:10, they continue to show good form over their recent run. Their attacking quality is driven by Miku (4 goals), K. Ortiz (3 goals), R. Figueroa (2 goals), with creative support from R. Figueroa (5 assists), Miku (1 assists), K. Ortiz (1 assists), and at the back they have appeared very solid. Away from home, they have managed 2 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses, which underlines a fairly balanced split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. In stylistic terms they continue to show balanced attacking football.

H2H Analysis

Across those 8 head-to-head meetings, Rayo Zuliano won 0 times, Metropolitanos FC won 6 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 6:14 from Rayo Zuliano's perspective. 3 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 4 matches, with an average of 2.5 goals per game.

1X2: Away Win
BTTS: BTTS No
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (86%)
Predicted formations: Rayo Zuliano 4-2-3-1 / Metropolitanos FC 4-2-3-1
H2H summary: Rayo Zuliano wins 0, draws 2, Metropolitanos 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 24 10 6 8 33:30 3 36
D L W L D
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 24 3 6 15 21:44 -23 15
D L W L L
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