Deportivo Tachira FC vs Rayo Zuliano: prediction and stats
Primera DivisiónClausura - 8Kick-off on September 2, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC)Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo, San Cristóbal
The Footlab model makes Deportivo Tachira FC the favourite at 71%, against 19% for a draw and 10% for Rayo Zuliano. The most likely score is 2-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Deportivo Tachira FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
Deportivo Tachira FC starts as the favourite with a 237-point Elo edge (1,812 vs 1,575).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Deportivo Tachira FC have 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats; Rayo Zuliano have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Metropolitanos FC(away) | 1-3 | Primera División |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Monagas SC(home) | 3-2 | Primera División |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Trujillanos FC(away) | 3-1 | Primera División |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Portuguesa FC(home) | 1-0 | Primera División |
| May 31, 2026 | Estudiantes de Merida FC(home) | 1-0 | Primera División |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Deportivo La Guaira(home) | 1-4 | Primera División |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Deportivo Lara(away) | 3-1 | Copa Venezuela |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Puerto Cabello(away) | 0-2 | Primera División |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Estudiantes de Merida FC(home) | 3-0 | Primera División |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Academia Anzoátegui(home) | 0-1 | Primera División |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Deportivo Tachira FC win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Rayo Zuliano win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Rayo Zuliano 0-0 Deportivo Tachira FC | Primera División |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Deportivo Tachira FC 4-1 Rayo Zuliano | Copa Venezuela |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Rayo Zuliano 0-2 Deportivo Tachira FC | Copa Venezuela |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Deportivo Tachira FC 2-0 Rayo Zuliano | Primera División |
| Feb 15, 2025 | Rayo Zuliano 1-0 Deportivo Tachira FC | Primera División |
| Nov 9, 2024 | Deportivo Tachira FC 3-1 Rayo Zuliano | Primera División |
Last archived meeting: Rayo Zuliano vs Deportivo Tachira FC on Mar 18, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Deportivo Tachira FC score 1.6 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Rayo Zuliano score 0.9 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deportivo Tachira FC | 1.6 | 1.1 | 4 | 11/15 | 8/15 |
| Rayo Zuliano | 0.9 | 1.9 | 3 | 7/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Deportivo Tachira FC sit 3rd in Primera División (24 points from 13 matches) and Rayo Zuliano sit 11th (14 points from 13 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Deportivo Tachira FC | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | Deportivo Tachira FC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 12 |
| 3 | Deportivo Tachira FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 24 |
| 11 | Rayo Zuliano | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 23 | 14 |
| 13 | Rayo Zuliano | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Deportivo Tachira FC vs Rayo Zuliano?
- The Footlab model makes Deportivo Tachira FC the favourite at 71%, against 19% for a draw and 10% for Rayo Zuliano.
- Where and when is Deportivo Tachira FC vs Rayo Zuliano played?
- Deportivo Tachira FC vs Rayo Zuliano is played on September 2, 2026 at 08:00 PM (UTC) at Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo, in the Primera División.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.