Rayo Zuliano and Academia Puerto Cabello face each other on Saturday 02.21.2026, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Rayo Zuliano's home ground, the Estadio José Encarnación Pachencho Romero.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between El Rayo and Academia Puerto Cabello Club de Fútbol, 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.

APWin predictions for El Rayo vs Academia Puerto Cabello Club de Fútbol

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Rayo Zuliano and Academia Puerto Cabello both find the back of the net.

Rayo Zuliano preview

Rayo Zuliano heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 3 matches, El Rayo secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2 points per game.

Taking a broader look at El Rayo's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.

Rayo Zuliano has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 5 goals, of which 5 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.67 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Lewuis Nerban Peña Díaz, who has found the back of the net 3 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Jorge Luis Gómez Rodríguez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, Rayo Zuliano has conceded 3 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1 per game) and 3 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Academia Puerto Cabello preview

Academia Puerto Cabello comes into the game with 3 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 1 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1.67 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 1 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.

Academia Puerto Cabello Club de Fútbol's attack has been highly effective, scoring 4 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1.33 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.33.

Fortín Warriors's offensive system is led by Edwuin Alexander Pernía Martínez, the team's top scorer this season. The venezuelan forward has found the back of the net 2 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Stefan Obradović. The defender has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 0.67 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 2 goals in 3 matches, averaging 0.67 per match.

Head to head: Rayo Zuliano vs Academia Puerto Cabello

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

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Rayo Zuliano

Venezuela - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L

2

Home L

0

Away W W

3

Away Team

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Academia Puerto Cabello

Venezuela - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D D

1.67

Home W D

2

Away D

1

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Published on 20 February 2026, at 04:12 Last updated on 20 February 2026, at 04:12
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