Caracas FC vs Portuguesa Prediction: Portuguesa has Failed to Score in its Last 3 Primera Matches

In the upcoming fixture of the Venezuela Primera Division, Matchday 5, Caracas FC will take on Portuguesa at the Estadio Olímpico de la Universidad Central de in Caracas. Going in the matchup, Caracas FC stands 5th with just a win and 6 points from 4 matches played. On the other hand, Portuguesa stands at the bottom of the points table with just a draw and a point from three matches played. The last time these two teams played against each other in the Primera Division, Portuguesa FC won (2-1). If we talk about the recent head-to-head statistics, Caracas FC has won 2 and Portuguesa has managed just a win from the last 4 matches played.

Caracas FC - Strong and Competitive at Home (WDDDW)

Going in the contest, Caracas FC is coming off a win against Universidad Central (0-2), in which Ade Oguns and Saul Guarirapa scored goals. Caracas FC is carrying an unbeaten record in the Primera Division as it has managed to stay unbeaten in 7 consecutive Primera Division matches. However, if we look at the overall form, Caracas FC has stood unbeaten in 9 of its last 10 matches. In the last three matches played, Caracas FC has managed to score at least 2 goals, whereas the conceding average is also over 2 goals. Hence, Caracas is likely to continue with a much similar approach against Portuguesa FC. 

Key Players for Caracas FC

• Saul Guarirapa
• Ronaldo Rivas
• Manuel Sulbaran

Portuguesa FC - Has Lost Three of the Last Five Matches Played (LDLWL)

Going in the match against Caracas FC, Portuguesa FC is coming off a one-sided defeat against Academia Puerto Cabello (0-2) and a draw previously against Mineros De Guayana (0-0). Hence, Portuguesa’s recent form isn't’ quite healthy or consistent as Caracas. In the last 5 matches played, Portuguesa has allowed 5 goals, averaging around 1 goal per game. Hence, Portuguesa is likely to concede at least a goal against Caracas. Secondly, Portuguesa has failed to score in 4 of its last 5 matches, hence, pressure will be on the visitors this season.

Key Players for Portuguesa FC

• Anthony Graterol
• Angel Osorio

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, the match pressure is likely to get the best out of Caracas and Portuguesa. Looking at the previous head-to-head matchups between the two, the game total has remained under 2.5 in 3 of the 4 matches. Moreover, Caracas has dominated the overall stats. Hence, I am predicting a win for Caracas FC at home. The final scoreline is expected to be (2-0).

• Caracas FC to Win for 1.95
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.685
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.53