The table shows that 8 points split the two contenders in this Primera Division match. Monagas hold both the points- and home ground advantage.
- Monagas have the most scored goals (40) in Primera Division
- Academia Puerto Cabello is in the best form (5-1-0) in Primera Division
We should expect both teams to be fresh and ready for this match, as there is some time since both teams last played. Let's have a look at how the teams are doing!
Monagas form and stats
The story so far in the Primera Division for Monagas at their home stadium (Estadio Monumental de Maturín) is 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Their last two home games have resulted in two points, meaning they were both draws.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Monagas, as their goalkeeper Nicolas Andres Caprio has completely shut out the opponents for 230 minutes in the Primera Division.
Monagas enjoyed a nice away win last time out, playing at UCV's place. The match ended 2-0 with Ocanto and González scoring.
In the match before that, Monagas hosted Caracas and drew the game 0-0.Monagas have proved capable of finding the net in their games here at Estadio Monumental de Maturín with 17 goals in 10 league matches. Monagas's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 11 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Academia Puerto Cabello form and stats
4-2-5 is the win-draw-loss statistic for Academia Puerto Cabello in their Primera Division matches away. The fact that Academia Puerto Cabello have won four matches in a row should scare the hosts and makes this contest more interesting.
Academia go into this game after a win, the home game against Deportivo Lara that ended 3-2. World class coaching! That was the thoughts of manager Tolisano when Balanta scored the winning goal after coming on as a substitute in the 46th minute.
Before that one, a nice away victory 3-1 at Estudiantes Merida.The visiting Academia Puerto Cabello have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 14 goals from 11 games. Academia Puerto Cabello have conceded 18 goals in these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last three away matches.
Head 2 Head
Academia Puerto Cabello - Monagas 0-2 was the product when these teams formerly met, also in this season. Statistics for the prior seven meetings involving these two sides are: three wins for Monagas, two draws and two wins for Academia Puerto Cabello. Over 2,5 goals: three times; under 2,5 goals: four games.
Top Goalscorers
  A. Ocanto Querales 10 goals | E. Navas Alayón 5 goals |  S. Sosa Cordero 5 goals |
Monagas missing players
Academia Puerto Cabello missing players
| Monagas | Academia Puerto Cabello | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 22 | 10 | 3 | Played | P | 4 | 11 | 22 |
| 11 | 5 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | Lost | L | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 40 | 17 | 4 | Scored | S | 4 | 14 | 27 |
| 27 | 11 | 6 | Conceded | C | 4 | 18 | 29 |
| 91% | 90% | 67% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 91% |
| 82% | 70% | 67% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 82% | 77% |
| 55% | 60% | 67% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 25% | 55% | 45% |
| 41% | 40% | 67% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 36% | 27% |
| 18% | 10% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 18% | 14% |
| 55% | 50% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 64% | 55% |
| 32% | 40% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 18% | 27% |
| 23% | 20% | 33% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 18% | 27% |
| 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.7 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| 5 | 4.3 | 1.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.2 | 5 | 5 |
| 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 8.4 | 5.6 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6.8 | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| 4 | 2.2 | 2.3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 2.8 | 3.2 |
| 45% | 77% | 57% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 45% | 39% |
| 7 | 4.1 | 5 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 12.8 | 11.4 | 10.3 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 2.7 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 5.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 |
- Academia Puerto Cabello have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Academia Puerto Cabello haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
- Academia Puerto Cabello is in the best form (5-1-0) in Primera Division
- Monagas have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Monagas have the most matches over the total-line (8) in Primera Division
- Monagas have the most scored goals (40) in Primera Division
- Monagas have the most scored goals in the first half (20) in Primera Division
- Monagas have the most scored goals in the second half (20) in Primera Division
- Monagas have won significantly more corners at 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 | Metropolitanos | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 41 |
| 2 | Zamora Fútbol Club | 22 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 31 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 39 |
| 3 | Monagas | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 40 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 39 |
| 4 | Deportivo Táchira | 22 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 31 | 24 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 35 |
| 5 | Deportivo La Guaira | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 36 | 34 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 2 | 33 |
| 6 | Carabobo | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 31 |
| 7 | Caracas | 22 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 31 |
| 8 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 27 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 18 | -2 | 31 |
| 9 | Estudiantes Merida | 22 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 28 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 2 | 29 |
| 10 | Portuguesa | 22 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 27 |
| 11 | Zulia | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 26 | 33 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 19 | -7 | 26 |
| 12 | Hermanos Colmenares | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 14 | -3 | 24 |
| 13 | Mineros de Guayana | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 25 | 35 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -10 | 24 |
| 14 | Aragua | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 22 | 31 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 18 | -9 | 19 |
| 15 | Deportivo Lara | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 18 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 20 | -12 | 19 |
| 16 | UCV | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 29 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 18 | -16 | 19 |
