Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano preview and prediction
The match
The Primera División sees Portuguesa FC take on Rayo Zuliano on Sunday 22 March, kicking off at 23:30 (WAT) at Estadio General Jose Antonio Paez. Portuguesa FC are 4th with 3 points from 5 games (in the top four), while Rayo Zuliano sit 12th on 11 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Portuguesa FC's last 5: WDWDL Most recently they beat Zamora FC 2–0 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.2 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 2.0 for Portuguesa FC and 0.7 for Rayo Zuliano. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 50%, both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Portuguesa FC 65%, draw 23%, Rayo Zuliano 12%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.83.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Portuguesa FC 2–0 Rayo Zuliano. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Portuguesa FC65%fair 1.55 · @1.53
Draw23%fair 4.26 · @3.75
Rayo Zuliano12%fair 8.44 · @5.50
2.71Expected goals
1.97Portuguesa FC xG
0.75Rayo Zuliano xG
55%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–013%
2–013%
1–110%
2–110%
3–08%
0–07%
From our goals model: Portuguesa FC 2.0 – 0.7 Rayo Zuliano expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Portuguesa FC to win✗
65%
1.55
1.53
Double chance
Portuguesa FC or draw✓
88%
1.13
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.98
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
1.33
Half-time result
Portuguesa FC ahead at half-time✗
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Portuguesa FC / FT Portuguesa FC✗
42%
2.35
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.66
–
Form
Portuguesa FC – last 5
WDWDL
18 Mar
@ Zamora FC
2–0
W
14 Mar
vs Caracas FC
1–1
D
27 Feb
vs Monagas SC
4–0
W
22 Feb
@ Trujillanos FC
2–2
D
15 Feb
vs Academia Anzoátegui
0–3
L
1.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
40%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Rayo Zuliano – last 2
DW
18 Mar
vs Deportivo Tachira FC
0–0
D
13 Feb
@ Estudiantes de Merida FC
2–1
W
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portuguesa FC and Rayo Zuliano.
What is the prediction for Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
On our numbers Portuguesa FC have a 65% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Rayo Zuliano 12%.
How many goals will there be in Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
Our predicted score is Portuguesa FC 2–0 Rayo Zuliano, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 23:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio General Jose Antonio Paez.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
