Primera Division
League Profile · 2026
League Overview · Primera Division · 2026
This Primera Division (Venezuela) profile covers the 2026 Primera Division season: live standings, squad values, league scoring averages and AI match projections. StatsBrain aggregates completed fixture data and the current league table to provide a statistical snapshot of every club in the division.
Deportivo Táchira lead Primera Division on 35 points from 19 matches, just one point ahead of Deportivo La Guaira in 2nd - a mathematically tight title race with minimal margin for error. At this stage of the 2026 Primera Division season, a single result swing could reshape the probability distribution at the top of the table. Metropolitanos remain in contention in 3rd on 31 points, keeping the upper-tier competition statistically alive across the top three.
League Standings · Primera Division · 2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GGoals | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Deportivo Táchira | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 25:17 | 35 | |
| 2 |  Deportivo La Guaira | 19 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 20:11 | 34 | |
| 3 |  Metropolitanos | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 20:17 | 31 | |
| 4 |  Carabobo | 19 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 33:19 | 30 | |
| 5 |  UCV | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 32:28 | 29 | |
| 6 |  Portuguesa | 19 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 27:20 | 28 | |
| 7 |  Academia Puerto Cabello | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 24:21 | 27 | |
| 8 |  Estudiantes Mérida | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 23:24 | 24 | |
| 9 |  Zamora Fútbol Club | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 14:14 | 17 | |
| 10 |  Caracas | 13 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 15:17 | 15 | |
| 11 |  Rayo Zuliano | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13:23 | 14 | |
| 12 |  Monagas | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 14:22 | 11 | |
| 13 |  Academia Anzoátegui | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 15:25 | 9 | |
| 14 |  Trujillanos | 13 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 9:26 | 4 |
League Analysis · Primera Division · 2026
Primera Division produces a defensively compact average of 2.41 total goals per match across tracked fixtures in the 2026 Primera Division season. That equates to roughly 1.21 goals per team per game - a baseline figure used by StatsBrain to calibrate expected-goals output for every fixture in the division. Corner frequency averages 8.69 per game, reflecting the typical territorial and set-piece volume in this league.
Home teams average 1.37 goals per game in Primera Division compared with 1.03 for away sides - indicatinga consistent home-scoring advantage that the model weights positively for home-side expected goals. This home/away split is incorporated into StatsBrain's pre-match simulation engine for every Primera Division fixture.
The relegation battle is tight: Academia Anzoátegui begin the danger zone in 13th with 9 points, just 2 points behind Monagas in safety. Trujillanos prop up the table with 4 points and a 9:26 goal record after 13 matches.
Deportivo Táchira carry the strongest recent form in Primera Division with 3 wins in their last 5 league games (sequence: W-D-W-D-W). Short-term form sequences like this are weighted heavily in StatsBrain's fixture probability distributions. Conversely, Estudiantes Mérida (D-L-L-L-L in last 5) sit among the division's coldest teams over the same window.
By squad market value, Deportivo Táchira lead Primera Division at €7.98m (1st in the table, 35 pts), ahead of Academia Puerto Cabello at €7.75m. StatsBrain stores Transfermarkt valuations alongside performance data to contextualise each club's results relative to squad investment.
Statistical Modelling · Primera Division · 2026
Over the last 20 completed Primera Division fixtures tracked on StatsBrain, home sides won 35% (7/20), draws made up 30% and away wins 35%. Those matches averaged 2.20 goals per game - the season-wide tracked average is 2.41, so recent scoring is closely aligned with the longer sample.
StatsBrain's Primera Division modelling layer combines league scoring baselines, home/away splits, standings position, recent form sequences and squad market values into large-scale Monte Carlo simulations. Outputs are refreshed as new fixture data arrives and are designed for statistical analysis - not as certainties. Open any listed fixture for the complete projection breakdown, including expected goals and outcome probabilities.
League Averages · Primera Division · 2026
| Category | Host | Guest | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Goals | 1.37 | 1.03 | 2.41 |
| Average Corners | 4.70 | 3.98 | 8.69 |
Recent Results · Primera Division
20 matches- 31 MayMetropolitanos1 – 5Carabobo
- 31 MayDeportivo Táchira1 – 0Estudiantes Mérida
- 31 MayDeportivo La Guaira0 – 2Academia Puerto Cabello
- 30 MayUCV2 – 3Portuguesa
- 24 MayCarabobo1 – 1Deportivo Táchira
- 24 MayEstudiantes Mérida0 – 1Metropolitanos
- 23 MayPortuguesa0 – 2Deportivo La Guaira
- 23 MayAcademia Puerto Cabello2 – 1UCV
- 17 MayMetropolitanos0 – 1Deportivo Táchira
- 17 MayPortuguesa1 – 0Academia Puerto Cabello
- 17 MayEstudiantes Mérida0 – 2Carabobo
- 15 MayDeportivo La Guaira0 – 0UCV
- 13 MayAcademia Puerto Cabello2 – 1Portuguesa
- 13 MayCarabobo1 – 0Estudiantes Mérida
- 12 MayUCV1 – 1Deportivo La Guaira
- 12 MayDeportivo Táchira1 – 1Metropolitanos
- 10 MayDeportivo Táchira3 – 1Carabobo
- 10 MayUCV3 – 1Academia Puerto Cabello
- 9 MayDeportivo La Guaira1 – 1Portuguesa
- 8 MayMetropolitanos0 – 0Estudiantes Mérida
Frequently Asked Questions · Primera Division
9Who leads the Primera Division standings in 2026?
Deportivo Táchira currently top the Primera Division (Venezuela) table with 35 points from 19 matches played (10W–5D–4L). Their goal record stands at 25:17 - data sourced from StatsBrain's live league profile.
What is the points gap between 1st and 2nd in Primera Division?
Deportivo Táchira lead Deportivo La Guaira by 1 point after 19 matches each. That margin is a key calibration input in StatsBrain's league-level simulation model.
Who are the top 3 teams in Primera Division?
The current top three in the 2026 Primera Division season are: Deportivo Táchira (35 pts), Deportivo La Guaira (34 pts), Metropolitanos (31 pts). These positions reflect completed league fixtures and are updated from StatsBrain's profile database.
How many teams compete in Primera Division?
14 clubs are listed in the current Primera Division standings table on StatsBrain for 2026. Each team's points, form and squad value are tracked in the league profile.
What is the average number of goals per game in Primera Division?
Primera Division averages 2.41 goals per match across tracked fixtures this season (1.37 at home, 1.03 away). This scoring rate is used to calibrate expected-goals distributions in StatsBrain's match simulations.
Do home teams score more goals in Primera Division?
Home sides average 1.37 goals per game versus 1.03 for away teams in Primera Division this season - indicatinga measurable home-scoring advantage. StatsBrain factors this home/away split into pre-match probability models.
Which teams are in the relegation zone in Primera Division?
Trujillanos are bottom of Primera Division with 4 points from 13 matches. Their goal difference record is 9:26 - a key indicator of the relegation pressure at the foot of the table.
Which Primera Division team has the highest squad value?
Deportivo Táchira have the highest reported squad value in Primera Division at €7.98m, currently 1st in the table with 35 points. Transfermarkt valuations are stored in StatsBrain's league profile for context alongside performance data.
Which Primera Division teams are in the best form?
Based on the last five league results in the standings, Deportivo Táchira (3W in last 5) and Carabobo (3W in last 5) show the strongest short-term form in the 2026 Primera Division season. Form sequences are weighted in StatsBrain's fixture-level probability engine.