Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 22 March the Primera División brings Portuguesa FC against Rayo Zuliano at Estadio General Jose Antonio Paez. Kick-off: 23:30 WAT. In the table, Portuguesa FC are 4th, among the top four, on 3 points after 5 matches; Rayo Zuliano are 12th (in the drop zone) with 11.
Current form
Portuguesa FC, last 5: WDWDL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Zamora FC, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Portuguesa FC 1.7 xG, Rayo Zuliano 1.0 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 50%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Portuguesa FC 56%, draw 25%, Rayo Zuliano 19%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Portuguesa FC 1–1 Rayo Zuliano. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Portuguesa FC56%fair 1.78 · @1.53
Draw25%fair 4.02 · @3.75
Rayo Zuliano19%fair 5.23 · @5.50
2.70Expected goals
1.68Portuguesa FC xG
1.02Rayo Zuliano xG
58%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–110%
2–09%
0–17%
0–07%
From our goals model: Portuguesa FC 1.7 – 1.0 Rayo Zuliano expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Portuguesa FC to win✗
56%
1.78
1.53
Double chance
Portuguesa FC or draw✓
81%
1.24
1.08
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.74
1.83 ▲
Draw no bet
Portuguesa FC (draw no bet)
75%
1.34
–
Asian handicap
Rayo Zuliano +1 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
50%
1.99
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.16
–
First team to score
Portuguesa FC to score first
58%
1.73
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.41
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Portuguesa FC / FT Portuguesa FC✗
32%
3.11
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.35
–
Recent results
Portuguesa FC – last 5
WDWDL
18 Mar
@ Zamora FC
2–0
W
14 Mar
vs Caracas FC
1–1
D
27 Feb
vs Monagas SC
4–0
W
22 Feb
@ Trujillanos FC
2–2
D
15 Feb
vs Academia Anzoátegui
0–3
L
1.8Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
40%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Rayo Zuliano – last 2
DW
18 Mar
vs Deportivo Tachira FC
0–0
D
13 Feb
@ Estudiantes de Merida FC
2–1
W
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Portuguesa FC and Rayo Zuliano.
What is the prediction for Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
On our numbers Portuguesa FC have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Rayo Zuliano 19%.
How many goals will there be in Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
Our predicted score is Portuguesa FC 1–1 Rayo Zuliano, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
Portuguesa FC vs Rayo Zuliano (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 23:30 (West Africa Time) at Estadio General Jose Antonio Paez.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
