In the upcoming Venezuela Primera División on 10.05.2026, UCV will battle it out with Puerto Cabello. This match is expected to be tightly contested, and our predictions reflect the close matchup. Read our analysis, see how UCV compares to Puerto Cabello, and make your betting decisions with confidence.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera Division: Apertura | |||||||
| 1 | Deportivo La Guaira | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 15/6 | 27 |
| 2 | Metropolitanos FC | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 17/10 | 25 |
| 3 | Deportivo Tachira FC | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17/12 | 24 |
| 4 | UCV | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 24/20 | 23 |
| 5 | Portuguesa FC | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 20/12 | 20 |
| 6 | Estudiantes de Merida FC | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 21/18 | 20 |
| 7 | Carabobo FC | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 23/14 | 19 |
| 8 | Puerto Cabello | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 16/14 | 17 |
| 9 | Zamora FC | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14/14 | 17 |
| 10 | Caracas FC | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15/17 | 15 |
| 11 | Rayo Zuliano | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13/23 | 14 |
| 12 | Monagas SC | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14/22 | 11 |
| 13 | Academia Anzoátegui | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15/25 | 9 |
| 14 | Trujillanos FC | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 9/26 | 4 |
| Primera Division: Apertura - Quadrangular | |||||||
| 1 | Portuguesa FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 2 | Deportivo La Guaira | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 3 | UCV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 4 | Puerto Cabello | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/1 | 1 |
| 1 | Estudiantes de Merida FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2/1 | 3 |
| 2 | Carabobo FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | Metropolitanos FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | Deportivo Tachira FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/2 | 0 |
Key Player Statistics: UCV vs Puerto Cabello
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x 6 x 6 x 6UCV vs Puerto Cabello Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primera División | Puerto Cabello | UCV | 18.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | UCV | Puerto Cabello | 21.01.2026 | 0-1 |
| Primera División | Puerto Cabello | UCV | 11.08.2025 | 2-2 |
| Primera División | UCV | Puerto Cabello | 02.03.2025 | 1-0 |
| Primera División | Puerto Cabello | UCV | 19.10.2024 | 3-3 |
| Primera División | UCV | Puerto Cabello | 22.04.2024 | 0-0 |
| Friendlies Clubs | UCV | Puerto Cabello | 28.01.2024 | 2-3 |
| Primera División | UCV | Puerto Cabello | 24.09.2023 | 2-3 |
| Primera División | Puerto Cabello | UCV | 18.02.2023 | 4-0 |
| Primera División | Puerto Cabello | UCV | 17.07.2022 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | UCV | Independiente del Valle | 06.05.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera División | Portuguesa FC | UCV | 03.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | UCV | Rosario Central | 29.04.2026 | 0-3 |
| Primera División | Portuguesa FC | UCV | 26.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Primera División | UCV | Deportivo Tachira FC | 20.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | Independiente del Valle | UCV | 16.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primera División | Carabobo FC | UCV | 13.04.2026 | 4-2 |
| CONMEBOL Libertadores | UCV | Libertad Asuncion | 10.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| Primera División | Academia Anzoátegui | UCV | 04.04.2026 | 2-3 |
| Primera División | UCV | Deportivo La Guaira | 22.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Puerto Cabello | Cienciano | 06.05.2026 | 3-0 |
| Primera División | Puerto Cabello | Deportivo La Guaira | 03.05.2026 | 1-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Juventud | Puerto Cabello | 30.04.2026 | 4-0 |
| Primera División | Monagas SC | Puerto Cabello | 26.04.2026 | 1-1 |
| Primera División | Puerto Cabello | Trujillanos FC | 22.04.2026 | 3-1 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Cienciano | Puerto Cabello | 17.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Primera División | Portuguesa FC | Puerto Cabello | 12.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| CONMEBOL Sudamericana | Puerto Cabello | Atletico-MG | 09.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Primera División | Puerto Cabello | Deportivo Tachira FC | 05.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Primera División | Carabobo FC | Puerto Cabello | 24.03.2026 | 1-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: UCV VS Puerto Cabello
Last 20 Matches Statistics: UCV vs Puerto Cabello
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: UCV vs Puerto Cabello
There's a genuine grudge to settle here. When these two sides last met in competitive action, Puerto Cabello handed UCV a brutal 3-0 defeat on home turf. Now UCV get their chance at revenge, and that kind of score doesn't sit easily with any squad.
The head-to-head record is fascinating once you dig into it. Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that this is a balanced rivalry. Puerto Cabello have been absolutely dominant at home against UCV, winning 3-0 twice and 4-0 once in recent years. But here's the thing — UCV at home is a different story entirely. They've won the last two Primera División clashes played on their own ground, including a 1-0 victory back in 2025.
Here's what you need to watch for: Puerto Cabello are carrying serious continental fatigue. They've just suffered a 4-0 hammering away at Juventud in the Copa Sudamericana, and squeezing through a crowded fixture schedule takes its toll on legs and morale. That's the kind of detail that separates smart bettors from the crowd.
UCV aren't in perfect shape either. Their recent form shows heavy Libertadores involvement, with mixed results. A 0-3 loss to Rosario Central and a 4-2 defeat at Carabobo suggest defensive vulnerabilities that Puerto Cabello's attack can exploit. J. Paredes with five goals in 13 games and the explosive E. Pernía — four goals in just four matches — make Puerto Cabello genuinely dangerous going forward.
The value bet here is goals. I'm predicting Over 2.5 goals with real conviction. Both teams have shown they can score, both have shown they can leak them, and the emotional intensity of this fixture traditionally produces open, end-to-end football. Look at their last five competitive meetings — three of them produced five or more goals combined.
My bold prediction: J. Paredes scores at any time. He's been clinical recently and UCV's backline has been shaky. At typical anytime scorer odds, that represents genuine value.
I'm backing UCV to edge this one 2-1 at home. The crowd advantage, revenge motivation, and Puerto Cabello's travel-weary legs tip the balance just enough. But keep your eyes on the goals market — because when these two meet, excitement is never far away.
Set your alarm. This one won't disappoint.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Schiavone | Venezuela | 32 | Goalkeeper | 188 cm | 85 kg |
| K. Silva | Venezuela | 32 | Defender | 182 | 78 |
| A. Martínez | Venezuela | 32 | Defender | 190 | 83 |
| A. Simarra | Colombia | 25 | Defender | 191 | 85 |
| D. Carrillo | Venezuela | 30 | Defender | 175 | 72 |
| A. González | Panama | 31 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| F. Solé | Argentina | 29 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| S. Sosa | Venezuela | 26 | Midfielder | 178 | 67 |
| J. Zapata | Colombia | 32 | Midfielder | 162 | 56 |
| J. Cuesta | Colombia | 24 | Midfielder | 172 | 71 |
| J. Bolívar | Venezuela | 24 | Attacker | 175 | 68 |
| A. Granko | Venezuela | 17 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Y. Murillo | Venezuela | 28 | Attacker | 190 | 83 |
| D. De Sousa | Venezuela | 22 | Attacker | 173 | 69 |
| C. Ortiz | Venezuela | 39 | Attacker | 180 | 79 |
| V. Rodríguez | Venezuela | 31 | Midfielder | 177 cm | 71 kg |
| W. Velásquez | Venezuela | 29 | Defender | 188 | 85 |
| Y. Hernández | Venezuela | 28 | Defender | 173 | 66 |
| M. Ruiz | Venezuela | 22 | Defender | 163 | 60 |
| L. Morales | Argentina | 26 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 76 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Graterol | Venezuela | 29 | Goalkeeper | 182 | 82 |
| J. Vargas | Venezuela | 31 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| J. Ramos | Panama | 29 | Defender | 180 | 75 |
| S. Obradović | Serbia | 22 | Defender | 193 cm | n/a |
| R. Rosales | Venezuela | 37 | Defender | 174 | 73 |
| G. González | Venezuela | 30 | Midfielder | 175 | 65 |
| P. Lima | Uruguay | 35 | Midfielder | 181 cm | 80 kg |
| R. Flores | Venezuela | 28 | Midfielder | 179 cm | 67 kg |
| D. Saggiomo | Venezuela | 27 | Midfielder | 165 | 55 |
| Gerardo José Padrón Colmenares | Venezuela | 23 | Midfielder | 169 cm | 55 kg |
| E. Pernía | Venezuela | 31 | Attacker | 178 | 77 |
| Giovani Bamba | Angola | 26 | Midfielder | 192 cm | 91 kg |
| J. Hernández | Venezuela | 29 | Attacker | 179 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Castillo | Venezuela | 23 | Attacker | 169 | 64 |
| J. Marchán | Venezuela | 27 | Midfielder | 170 cm | 58 kg |
| H. Contreras | Venezuela | 37 | Midfielder | 172 cm | 74 kg |
| L. Romero | Venezuela | 35 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 87 kg |
| G. Meléndez | Venezuela | 31 | Defender | 187 | 82 |
| L. Casiani | Venezuela | 24 | Defender | 181 cm | 73 kg |
| J. Velázquez | Venezuela | 35 | Defender | 184 cm | 80 kg |
UCV vs Puerto Cabello match odds
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