Deportivo La Guaira vs Deportivo Tachira Prediction: Expecting a Nail Bitting Contest Between the Two

In the upcoming fixture of the Venezuela Primera Division, Matchday 15, Deportivo La Guaira will be up against Deportivo Tachira at the Estadio Olímpico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas. According to the table standings of today, Deportivo La Guaira stands 6th with 5 wins and 19 points, whereas Deportivo Tachira stands 2nd with 7 wins and 25 points from 13 matches played. Deportivo La Guaira and Deportivo Tachira last played against each other in July 2022 and the match resulted in a goalless draw (0-0). From the last four matches played between the two, three matches have resulted in a draw, whereas Tachira has won once. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

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

Going in the matchup, Deportivo La Guaira has demonstrated decent match form, managing to win three and draw a fixture from the last five matches played between the two. In the last match played against Caracas, Andrade scored the all-important equalizer in the 68th minute of play for Deportivo La Guaira. When playing at home, Deportivo La Guaira has won its last home matches, which makes them reasonable favorites for winning at home. Talking about the overall scoring, Deportivo La Guaira has scored 11 goals, averaging 2.20 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Deportivo La Guaira has allowed just 7 goals, averaging 1.40 goals per game. Hence, the home side could demonstrate decent gameplay against Deportivo Tachira. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo La Guaira

Nicolás Forastiero; Alex Custodio, Moisés Acuña, Richard Peralta, Jorge Gutiérrez; Rafael Arace, Arles Flores, Elias Romero, Kervin Andrade; Gelmin Riva, Ronaldo Chacon.

Deportivo Tachira - Has Continued the Unbeaten Run Forward (WWWDD)

Deportivo Tachira stretches its unbeaten run of 7 matches forward, as it looks to unsettle the hosts. Deportivo Tachira is coming off a comfortable win against Angostura FC (1-0), in which Sanchez scored the only goal on penalty in the 90th minute of play. In the last five matches played, Deportivo Tachira has secured two wins and three draws. The visitors for tomorrow have scored 7 goals in the last five matches played, averaging 1.40 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Tachira has conceded just 2 goals, averaging 0.40 goals per game. Carrying an unbeaten match form forward, Tachira will be looking to secure the top spot of the Primera Division. So far in the competition, Tachira has only conceded 9 goals, which is the second best defense in terms of goals conceded. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Deportivo Tachira

Alejandro Araque; Nelson Hernández, Carlos Vivas, Jiovany Ramos, José Luis Marrufo; Leandro Fioravanti, Maurice Cova, Julian Figueroa; Yerson Chacon, Gonzalo Ritacco, Anthony Uribe.

Expert Betting Tips

Both sides are demonstrating decent gameplay in the last five matches played. Moreover, the home side is coming off two back-to-back wins at home. Hence, Tachira will have to work out something out of the box to register a comprehensive win against Deportivo La Guaira. Hence, I am predicting a draw, with both teams scoring or Tachira to win with a margin of one goal. The match total is likely to be over 2.5 goals, and both teams to work the best tactics for winning. 

• Deportivo Tachira to Win for 2.40
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.27
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.88