This could be an interesting match as Metropolitanos have their presumed home advantage while Deportivo Táchira are ahead 12 points in the Primera Division table.
These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only three days ago in the Copa Venezuela. This match was also played here at Estadio Brigido Iriarte. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Deportivo Táchira have had more rest.
Deportivo Táchira have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 800 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Metropolitanos form and stats
17 points is a decent return from 8 Primera Division games here at Estadio Brigido Iriarte for Metropolitanos. The data says 5 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss.
The Metropolitanos crowd went home unhappy last time out, seeing their beloved players lose 0-2 to Monagas here at Estadio Brigido Iriarte in a Copa Venezuela match. Preceding that game was the home draw versus Aragua that ended 1-1.
The manager J. Morr will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Deportivo Táchira in only four days.
With an average of more than two goals per home game in the league (17 in 8 games), Metropolitanos's attacking play is working. On the other hand, Metropolitanos have conceded 11 goals.
Deportivo Táchira form and stats
As the visiting team in Primera Division matches, Deportivo Táchira, who have the most scored goals (32) in Primera Division, have produced an overall stat of 4-1-3 so far.
Deportivo Táchira won their last game, 2-1 versus Academia Puerto Cabello played at home. Preceding that game was the away victory against Aragua with the score of 2-1.
A quick return to home after this game, as Deportivo Táchira are hosting Metropolitanos in the Primera Division only four days away.
Deportivo Táchira find the net in their away games, although not all the time. 8 goals from 8 away fixtures in the league. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (7 so far).
Head 2 Head
Deportivo Táchira - Metropolitanos 1-0 was the story when these teams last met, earlier this season. Numbers for the last eight meetings between these two teams are: 3 wins for Metropolitanos, 1 draw and 4 wins for Deportivo Táchira. Over 2,5 goals: 5 times; under 2,5 goals: 3 games.Top Goalscorers
  L. Gómez 14 goals |   I. Antón 11 goals |  E. García 9 goals |
Metropolitanos missing players
Deportivo Táchira missing players
| Metropolitanos | Deportivo Táchira | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 37 | 18 | 5 | Played | P | 5 | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | 9 | 1 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| 11 | 5 | 4 | Drew | D | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 12 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 2 | 10 | 11 |
| 44 | 31 | 7 | Scored | S | 7 | 17 | 60 |
| 38 | 21 | 6 | Conceded | C | 6 | 23 | 39 |
| 89% | 89% | 60% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 94% | 95% |
| 65% | 83% | 60% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 80% | 56% | 70% |
| 43% | 72% | 40% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 60% | 50% | 59% |
| 14% | 22% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 20% | 22% | 30% |
| 5% | 11% | 20% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 0% | 11% |
| 41% | 61% | 60% | BTTS | BTTS | 60% | 44% | 54% |
| 32% | 28% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 20% | 22% | 30% |
| 38% | 22% | 40% | Failed to Score | F T | 20% | 39% | 22% |
| 4.4 | 3.9 | 2 | Corners For (avg) | C F | 2.6 | 3 | 3.9 |
| 5 | 3.9 | 5.2 | Corners Against (avg) | C A | 5.8 | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.2 | Yellow Cards (avg) | Y C | 4.6 | 3 | 2.7 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Red Cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 5 |
- Deportivo Táchira have won significantly less corners away then at home.
- Metropolitanos have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than 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 | Deportivo Táchira | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 39 |
| 2 | Caracas | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 30 |
| 3 | Llaneros de Guanare | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 26 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 20 | 1 | 30 |
| 4 | Deportivo La Guaira | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 22 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 28 |
| 5 | Trujillanos | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 25 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 18 | 3 | 28 |
| 6 | Deportivo Lara | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 27 |
| 7 | Aragua | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 27 |
| 8 | Metropolitanos | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 27 |
| 9 | Mineros de Guayana | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 2 | 25 |
| 10 | Portuguesa | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | -1 | 24 |
| 11 | Zamora Futbol Club | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 24 | 18 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 22 |
| 12 | Carabobo | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 22 |
| 13 | Zulia | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27 | 32 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 16 | -5 | 22 |
| 14 | Estudiantes Merida | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 27 | 21 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 21 |
| 15 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 18 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 26 | 27 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 15 | -1 | 21 |
| 16 | Estudiantes Caracas | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 36 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 18 | -19 | 17 |
| 17 | LALA | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 16 | -19 | 17 |
| 18 | Monagas | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 18 | -9 | 15 |
| 19 | Atletico Venezuela | 18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 24 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -12 | 15 |