Monagas SC vs Caracas FC Prediction: Can Caracas Upset the Hosts and Climb the Table Standings?

In the upcoming fixture of the Venezuela Primera Division, Matchday 15, Monagas SC will take on Caracas FC at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín in Maturín. According to the table standings of today, Monagas SC stands 9th with 5 wins and 18 points, whereas Caracas FC stands 5th with 4 wins and 20 points. The two sides last played in July 2022, and the match resulted in a draw (0-0). From the last four matches played between the two, Caracas has won twice, whereas Monagas has been successful only once. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup. 

Monagas SC - Has Lost Four of the Last Five Matches Played (LLLWL)

The struggle for Monagas SC continues as it has lost four of the last five matches played across all competitions. In the last outing against Rayo Zuliano, Monagas SC lost 1-0 and, before that, lost 0-2 to Metropolitanos FC. In the last five matches played, Monagas SC has scored only 4 goals, averaging 0.80 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Monagas SC has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. Hence, Monagas will have to improve its defense in order to start winning at this stage. At this stage, Monagas SC has scored just 14 goals, which is the second lowest by any team so far in the contest. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Monagas SC

Orlando Mosquera; Iván Anderson, Harold Cummings, Christopher Rodriguez, Óscar González; Aldo Quiñonez, Richard Iriarte, Edson Castillo; Edgar Carrión, Edanyilber Navas, Fernando Basante.

Caracas FC - Coming off a Draw Against Deportivo La Guaira (DLWDD)

Going in the matchup, Caracas FC is coming off a draw against Deportivo La Guaira (1-1), in which Oguns scored the only goal for Caracas in the 58th minute of play. With three draws, a defeat, and a win in the last five matches played, Caracas will be looking forward to maximizing their chances of securing three win points. In the last five matches played, Caracas FC has scored 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. Compared to the scoring average, Caracas FC has conceded 6 goals, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Hence, Caracas has done quite better in terms of scoring and conceding average in the last five matches played. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Caracas FC

Alain Baroja; Daniel Rivillo, Diego Luna, Roger Manrique, Renné Rivas; Anderson Contreras, Leonardo Flores; Ender Echenique, Richard Celis, Ade Oguns; Saúl Guarirapa.

Expert Betting Tips

Monagas SC has produced decent performances at home; however, its current match form isn’t quite remarkable. Caracas FC has demonstrated decent performances and has a better striking average compared to Monagas. Though Caracas lost to Puerto Cabello in its last away matchup, I am backing the visitors to win the upcoming matchup by a narrow margin. As Monagas has failed to score in 4 of the last 5 matches played, I am predicting only Caracas to score. The match total is likely to be under 2.5 goals. 

• Caracas FC to Win for 3.30
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.905
• Total Under 2.5 for 1.68