Deportivo Tachira vs Caracas FC Prediction: Expecting a Draw

In the upcoming fixture of the Venezuelan Primera Division, Matchday 11, Deportivo Tachira will be up against Caracas FC at the Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo in San Cristóbal. With both teams standing tall in table standings, the upcoming matchup is likely to be a competitive and exciting one. According to the table standings of today, Deportivo Tachira stands 2nd with 5 wins and 17 points, whereas Caracas FC stands 3rd with just 3 wins and 15 points from 9 matches played. Deportivo Tachira and Caracas FC last played against each other in July 2022, and the match resulted in a draw. From the last four matches played between the two, Caracas FC has won twice, and Tachira has won just once. 

Going in the matchup, Deportivo Tachira is coming off a draw against Zamora FC (1-1), in which Gonzalo Ritacco scored the equalizer on a penalty in the 48th minute of play. Moreover, Bryan Castillo was issued a red card suspension, which is why he will be missing tomorrow’s match. In the last five matches played, Deportivo Tachira has drawn 2, lost 2, and won just one fixture. Talking about goal scoring, Deportivo Tachira has scored 5 goals, averaging 1.00 goals per game. On the other hand, the conceding average is 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals. Tachira has drawn the last two consecutive fixtures at home, which makes the upcoming matchup likely to end in a draw as well.

Going in the matchup, Caracas FC is coming off a draw against Mineros De Guayana (1-1) and Estudiantes Merida (2-2). In both instances, Caracas was playing at home. However, they couldn’t capitalize on the home advantage. Moving forward, Caracas has done better compared to Tachira by winning 2, drawing 2, and losing just a fixture from the last 5 played. In terms of scoring, Caracas FC averages better, as it has scored 7 goals and conceded just 5 goals. Hence, Caracas FC will be looking to register back-to-back away wins. With the presence of Saul Guarirapa and Fernando Aristeguieta in the lineup, Caracas FC will be hoping to at least score a goal or two. 

Moving forward in the contest, Tachira has drawn the last two home matches, whereas Caracas FC has won its last away outing. Considering the two sides and their recent performances, I am backing Caracas FC to win and the match total to be under 2.5 goals. Therefore, the final result is likely to be Caracas winning or the match ending in a draw. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Caracas for 1.57
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.7
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.82