Academia Puerto Cabello vs Universidad Central – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:0
17/03/2026 at 18:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Liga FUTVE - Apertura - Round 8

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
2.790.38
Ball possession
51%49%
Total shots
187
Shots on target
82
Big chances
41
Corner kicks
76
Passes
86% (329/383)84% (309/370)
Yellow cards
33
Red cards
01
Expected goals (xG)
2.790.38
xG on target (xGOT)
2.710.74
Total shots
187
Shots on target
82
Shots off target
72
Blocked shots
33
Shots inside the box
103
Shots outside the box
84
Hit the woodwork
00
Big chances
41
Corner kicks
76
Touches in opposition box
226
Accurate through passes
10
Offsides
52
Free kicks
1113
Passes
86% (329/383)84% (309/370)
Long passes
52% (15/29)64% (42/66)
Passes in final third
86% (68/79)63% (51/81)
Crosses
29% (4/14)19% (3/16)
Expected assists (xA)
1.330.20
Throw ins
924
Fouls
1311
Tackles
88% (14/16)89% (8/9)
Duels won
3836
Clearances
167
Interceptions
69
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
25
xGOT faced
0.742.71
Goals prevented
0.74-0.29

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 10', Ramos J. 🟨,
  • 18', 1 - 0, Velasquez J. , Bortagaray G. (A),
  • 23', Cumana Y. 🟨,
  • 45', Casiani L. , Vargas J. ,
  • 45+1', Ponce A. 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (2 - 0)
  • 54', 2 - 0, Castillo J. , Ponce A. (A),
  • 56', 🟨,
  • 56', Cumana Y. 🟨,
  • 57', Murillo Y. , Hernandez Y. ,
  • 62', 3 - 0, Flores Barrios R. D. , Gonzalez G. (A),
  • 64', Sole F. , Gonzalez A. ,
  • 64', Sosa S. , De Sousa D. ,
  • 74', Castillo J. , Martinez J. ,
  • 74', Saggiomo D. , Hernandez J. ,
  • 81', Bolivar J. , Ortiz C. ,
  • 81', Cuesta J. , Granko A. ,
  • 84', Ramos J. , Linares H. ,
  • 84', Ponce A. , Barros J. ,
  • 90+2', Gonzalez G. 🟨,

Official Live

Chances of winning


Academia Puerto Cabello
50%
Draw
29.3%
Universidad Central
20.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
44.8% 28% 27.1%

Our Initial ML Estimation

45.3% 28.3% 26.8%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Academia Puerto Cabello has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+5.2%)
  • Note: This is a significant improvement in prediction, suggesting increased confidence in Academia Puerto Cabello's performance.
  • Universidad Central has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-6.5%)
  • Note: This is a significant drop in prediction, and Universidad Central might be facing challenges that affect their performance.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Academia Puerto Cabello than the current prediction. (-4.7%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Universidad Central than the current prediction. (+6.2%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Universidad Central could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • Academia Puerto Cabello - Universidad Central Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.84
    (2.05)
    3.13
    (3.28)
    4.45
    (3.39)
    8.9%
    (8.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    What is the prediction for Academia Puerto Cabello - Universidad Central?
  • Users Predictions: 5 users predict this event. Puerto Cabello will win (votes: 3 - 60%). Universidad Central will win (votes: 1 - 20%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 20%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • BTTS - yes (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): Academia Puerto Cabello will win (2 of 2 users predict this - 100%) 🥉 Bronze Tip.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:0.
  • Preview Facts
    • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 7 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga FUTVE (Apertura ~ Quadrangular: ) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga FUTVE (Apertura ~ Quadrangular: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Puerto Cabello won 1.
    • In recent matches, Puerto Cabello has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Universidad Central is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 4 wins).
    • Puerto Cabello may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Puerto Cabello might have a minor edge in this game.
    • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Puerto Cabello won 5 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 22:13. (average 2:1.2).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Puerto Cabello won 2 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 12:5. (average 3:1.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Academia Puerto Cabello - Universidad Central were as follows:
    20.01.2026 Universidad Central - Academia Puerto Cabello 0:1
    10.08.2025 Academia Puerto Cabello - Universidad Central 2:2
    01.03.2025 Universidad Central - Academia Puerto Cabello 1:0
    19.10.2024 Academia Puerto Cabello - Universidad Central 3:3
    21.04.2024 Universidad Central - Academia Puerto Cabello 0:0
    Latest results of Universidad Central
    Venezuelan Primera Division Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1Universidad Central961218:10819
    2La Guaira954010:3719
    3Dep. Tachira952210:6417
    4Metropolitanos843112:9315
    5Portuguesa934213:10313
    6Puerto Cabello833210:6412
    7Carabobo825110:5511
    8Estudiantes Merida932414:13111
    9Zamora932410:11-111
    10Rayo Zuliano93249:16-711
    11Caracas915310:12-28
    12Monagas92167:16-97
    13Anzoategui FC81256:12-65
    14Trujillanos90457:17-104

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