Academia Puerto Cabello and Rayo Zuliano face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Complejo Deportivo Socialista (La Bombonerita) on Sunday, 16/08/2026, at 00:30 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Academia Puerto Cabello Club de Fútbol vs El Rayo, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

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Academia Puerto Cabello Win

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👉 Our prediction is: Academia Puerto Cabello to win

Academia Puerto Cabello vs Rayo Zuliano has all the makings of a competitive battle between two sides that are both eyeing an important win. But we are ever so slightly leaning toward Academia Puerto Cabello to win on the 1X2 market.

Academia Puerto Cabello will enjoy home advantage, which they have capitalised on with their strong form at home. They remain good value to win with their odds, and we expect them to pay out those odds with all three points at home.

Fortín Warriors preview

Academia Puerto Cabello comes into the match having played 23 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.43 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 8 draws, and 11 losses.

Academia Puerto Cabello's attack has scored 36 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.2.

The offence system of Academia Puerto Cabello is led by Andrés Fabián Ponce Núñez as the top scorer of the season. The venezuelan forward has scored 5 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Roberto Rosales, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.13 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 35 goals conceded in 30 matches, resulting in an average of 1.17.

El Rayo preview

On the other hand, Rayo Zuliano comes into the match having played 16 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 5 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.06 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 5 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses.

Rayo Zuliano's attack has scored 17 goals during this period. Out of this total, 17 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.06 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.06.

The offence system of Rayo Zuliano is led by Lewuis Nerban Peña Díaz as the top scorer of the season. The venezuelan forward has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Deiber Vásquez, who has contributed with 3 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 26 goals with an average of 1.63 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 26 goals conceded in 16 matches, resulting in an average of 1.63.

Head to head: Academia Puerto Cabello vs Rayo Zuliano

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Home Team

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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

Away Team

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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

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Published on 9 August 2026, at 20:04 Last updated on 10 September 2026, at 20:01
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.