Home advantage could prove decisive in Academia Puerto Cabello - Llaneros de Guanare battle

There haven't been much time to rest for the hosts, as they played a Copa Venezuela match only four days ago. This match was also played here at Complejo Deportivo Socialista. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Llaneros de Guanare have had more rest. That game was an away game at Trujillanos, so at least Academia Puerto Cabello are thankful to return home in this one. Game on!

Academia Puerto Cabello form and stats

Academia Puerto Cabello have collected 9 points from their Primera Division home games so far after 2-3-2.

Academia Puerto Cabello drew their last game, also a home match. Trujillanos (placed 4th) was the opponent, 2-2 the score. A 2-2 draw away in the Primera Division before that, with Deportivo La Guaira the opponent.

A case of two points dropped for Academia Puerto Cabello in the Trujillanos match as a lead 1-0 was lost and what looked like a victory ended in a draw.

The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Academia Puerto Cabello have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found nine games) they have won 6 times, drawn 3 and lost 0.

The Academia Puerto Cabello fans would probably like to see some more goals scored at their own stadium in the league, the tally being 10 in 7 matches. Academia Puerto Cabello have conceded 10 in these home matches.

Llaneros de Guanare form and stats

There's been little loot from Llaneros de Guanare's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 7 away games in the Primera Division. Llaneros de Guanare only have 2 wins to counter their 4 defeats and 1 draw. With two straight losses from their last two away games, Llaneros de Guanare are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.

Llaneros de Guanare are travelling after their nice 1-0 home win in the Primera Division against Aragua (placed 2nd). Preceding that game, the 1-4 loss visiting Deportivo Táchira's place.

We have checked recent matches where Llaneros de Guanare have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those one game were W0-D0-L1.

Llaneros de Guanare are not goal shy away from home in the league, finding the net 11 times in 7 away games so far. For Llaneros de Guanare, more than two goals on average per game end up in their own net.

Head 2 Head

This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Llaneros de Guanare - Academia Puerto Cabello 3-2.

Top Goalscorers

G. Ascona 8 goals

Y. Reyes 8 goals

R. Chacón 7 goals

Academia Puerto Cabello missing players

Llaneros de Guanare missing players