A home win is expected from this fixture if the league table is anything to judge by. The Caracas fans are optimistic that the difference between 2nd and Portuguesa's 16th place in the table will show on the pitch.
- Caracas has the most scored goals (12) in Primera Division
- Portuguesa have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
It’s busy days for these teams as both were in action only a few days ago. There’s no rest for the wicked, or in this case; no rest for Caracas and Portuguesa.
Caracas form and stats
Seven points from three Primera Division home games is a great start for Caracas, who are hoping to build on that form here at Estadio Olímpico de la UCV.
The home team returns to Estadio Olímpico de la UCV after being equal after 90 minutes with Aragua on their last time out; the Primera Division game ended 0-0. Heartbreak before that as Caracas lost 1-2 at Metropolitanos's place.
It's goals goals goals for Caracas who have scored 10 goals from 3 league home games. From these home matches, Caracas have conceded only 2 goals.
Portuguesa form and stats
It's not happening yet for Portuguesa on their Primera Division travels, with zero points from their first 3 away games. Maybe today will be different? With two straight losses from their last two away games, Portuguesa are hoping that it's time for some travel points again.
There might be some fixture complaints from Portuguesa as they are again playing away from home after losing on the road in their previous match, the Primera Division match against Deportivo Tachira (0-3). Before that, Portuguesa secured a home win against Monagas with the score 3-2.
Portuguesa did not look prepared in the first half against Deportivo Tachira and lost the game during the first 45 minutes. They need to evaluate their pre-match routine before this one.
Goals are few and far between in Portuguesa's away league games. Only 0 goals from 3 travels. Defensive performances away have varied in quality as Portuguesa have conceded 5 goals on the road. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
This is not the first time this season these parties meet, as the history books show this recent fixture: Portuguesa - Caracas 0-2. As for the last ten games between these two teams, there's eight Caracas victories, two draws and zero Portuguesa wins. Over/under statistics; five of these games ended with three goals or more, five matches with two goals or less.Top Goalscorers
  A. Blanco 6 goals | R. Hernández Aguado 6 goals | R. Celis Sánchez 5 goals |
Caracas missing players
Portuguesa missing players
| Caracas | Portuguesa | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 19 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 3 | 9 | 19 |
| 12 | 6 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 7 | 11 |
| 35 | 20 | 6 | Scored | S | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| 11 | 6 | 2 | Conceded | C | 7 | 15 | 28 |
| 84% | 89% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 89% |
| 58% | 56% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 67% | 56% | 58% |
| 42% | 44% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 33% | 22% | 37% |
| 26% | 33% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 33% | 11% | 16% |
| 11% | 22% | 50% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 11% | 11% |
| 42% | 44% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 33% | 22% | 32% |
| 53% | 44% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 11% | 21% |
| 21% | 22% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 67% | 67% | 58% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.3 | 2.6 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 10.3 | 13.1 | 22 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 4 | 7.2 | 7.5 |
| 4.9 | 6.6 | 7.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2 | 4.1 | 3.8 |
| 39% | 34% | 40% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 17% | 8% | 16% |
- Caracas has the fewest dropped points from leading position (0) in Primera Division
- Caracas has the most scored goals (10) at home in Primera Division
- Caracas has the most scored goals (12) in Primera Division
- Caracas has the the best goal difference (+10) in Primera Division
- Caracas has the the best goal difference (+8) at home in Primera Division
- Caracas have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Caracas have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Caracas have scored more than double the goals of Portuguesa.
- Portuguesa have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- Portuguesa haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Zamora Fútbol Club | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 16 |
| 2 | Caracas | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 14 |
| 3 | Deportivo Lara | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 |
| 4 | Monagas | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 5 | Atletico Venezuela | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
| 6 | Estudiantes Merida | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 | Deportivo La Guaira | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | Trujillanos | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Zulia | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -3 | 7 |
| 10 | Aragua | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 6 |
| 12 | Metropolitanos | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | -2 | 6 |
| 13 | Yaracuyanos | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -2 | 6 |
| 14 | Mineros de Guayana | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 6 |
| 15 | Carabobo | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 6 |
| 16 | Portuguesa | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | -4 | 5 |
| 17 | Deportivo Tachira | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 4 |
| 18 | Gran Valencia | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -6 | 2 |
| 19 | LALA | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -5 | 1 |