Academia Puerto Cabello and Rayo Zuliano face each other on Sunday 08.09.2026, at 01:00 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Academia Puerto Cabello's home ground, the Complejo Deportivo Socialista (La Bombonerita).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Academia Puerto Cabello Club de Fútbol and El Rayo, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
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Academia Puerto Cabello preview
Academia Puerto Cabello heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 22 matches, Academia Puerto Cabello Club de Fútbol secured 8 victories, 6 draws, and 8 losses, maintaining an average of 1.36 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Fortín Warriors's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Academia Puerto Cabello has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 35 goals, of which 29 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.32 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Andrés Fabián Ponce Núñez, who has found the back of the net 5 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Roberto Rosales has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Academia Puerto Cabello has conceded 26 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1.18 per game) and 35 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.21 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Rayo Zuliano preview
Rayo Zuliano comes into the game with 15 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 4 victories, 2 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.93 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses.
El Rayo's attack has been highly effective, scoring 14 goals during this period. Of that total, 14 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 0.93 goals per game. The overall season average is 0.93.
El Rayo's offensive system is led by Lewuis Nerban Peña Díaz, the team's top scorer this season. The venezuelan forward has found the back of the net 6 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Deiber Vásquez. The midfielder has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.73 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 26 goals in 15 matches, averaging 1.73 per match.
Head to head: Academia Puerto Cabello vs Rayo Zuliano
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Academia Puerto Cabello
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Home | W W D W W |
2.6 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 60% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.9 | 2.08 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1 | 1.23 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 80% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 20% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 23% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 60% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.6 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.95 | 1.15 |
Rayo Zuliano
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | W L L W D |
1.4 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 38% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.69 | 2.38 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.06 | 1.13 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.63 | 1.25 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 38% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 44% | 50% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 48% | 50% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.14 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.62 | 1.42 | 1.83 |
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