Monagas SC vs Metropolitanos FC Prediction: Monagas Has Been Consistent at Home

In the upcoming matchup of the Venezuela Primera Division, Matchday 13. Monagas SC will take on Metropolitanos FC at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín in Maturín. According to the table standings of today, Monagas SC stands 7th with 5 wins and 18 points and Metropolitanos FC stands 8th with 5 wins and 16 points. The last time these two sides played was in October 2022 and Metropolitanos FC won 5-4. The upcoming duel between the two is likely to be decided in the last phase of play. Continue reading to find out more about the upcoming matchup.

Monagas SC - Lost to Deportivo Pereira in the Last Continental Outing (LWLDL)

Going in the matchup, Monagas SC is coming off a defeat against Deportivo Pereira (2-1) in the previous matchday of Libertadores. David Martinez scored the only goal for Monagas with the assist made by Abdiel Arroyo. After going down 2-0 at the end of first half of play, Monagas SC couldn’t rise or make a comeback against Pereira. In the last five matches played, Monagas SC has secured just a win, a draw, and three defeats. With inconsistent match form, the hosts are likely to struggle against Metropolitanos. Talking about the scoring, Monagas has scored 6 goals in the last five matches, averaging 1.20 goals per game. Against the scoring average, Monagas SC has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals per game. The home side has just been defeated once in the last seven home matches played so far this season. Hence, the advantage of playing at home will be beneficial for Monagas. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Monagas SC

Orlando Mosquera; Iván Anderson, Rubén Ramírez, Harold Cummings, Óscar González; Edson Castillo, Aldo Quiñonez, Richard Iriarte; Edgar Carrión, Edanyilber Navas, Adiel Arroyo.

Metropolitanos FC - Coming off a Defeat Against Independiente Medellin (LWLLW)

Going in the matchup, Metropolitanos FC is coming off a defeat against Independiente Medellin (4-2) in Libertadores round 3. Jhon Marchan scored the only goal for Metropolitanos FC in the last outing. With Metropolitanos coming off a defeat in the international fixture, the pressure will be rightly on them. With three defeats and two wins in the last five matches played, Metropolitanos is likely to struggle in regaining consistency. Talking about the scoring, Metropolitanos has scored 9 in the last five matches played, averaging 1.80 goals per game. In comparison to the scoring average, Metropolitanos has conceded 8 goals, averaging 1.60 goals. 

Expected Opening Lineup for Metropolitanos FC

Giancarlo Schiavone; Jefre Vargas, Andrés Ferro, Christian Camarillo, Néstor Cova; Edwin Laszo, Carlos Cermeño, Walter Araujo; Robinson Flores, Ángelo Lucena, Charlis Ortiz.

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the matchup, two teams reflect similar match forms and scoring averages. Hence, the upcoming matchup is likely to end in a draw (1-1) or Metropolitanos FC to win (1-2). It’s quite explicit that both sides have allowed goals in the last couple of matches, therefore both sides are likely to score. 

• Double Chance - Draw or Metropolitanos FC for 1.66
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.33