Saturday , 14 November 2026

Academia Puerto Cabello vs Defensor SC, 2025 ROUND 1

Copa Libertadores · 2025
Academia Puerto Cabello
3 – 2
Full Time
Defensor SC
Wed 7 Feb 2024 · 00:30 UTC Polideportivo Misael Delgado HT 45' · FT 45'
Yimmi Congo 7' Y
Y 54' Alfonso Barco
Facundo Cobos 65' Y
Facundo Cobos 66' Y
Federico Bravo 71' Y
Y 80' Facundo Bernal
Michael Covea 90' Y
Y 90' Guillermo De Los Santos
Richard Celis 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Academia Puerto Cabello vs Defensor SC — 0 at Polideportivo Misael Delgado.

Match Details

  • Referee Carlos Ortega (Colombia)

Head-to-Head

2
Academia Puerto Cabello 2 games · Avg 6.0 goals Defensor SC
Last 5 meetings
2024-02-07 Academia Puerto Cabello 3–2 Defensor SC

Recent Form

Academia Puerto Cabello
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Feb Defensor SC H 3–2 W
Defensor SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Feb Academia Puerto Cabello A 2–3 L

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Defensor SC this season

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Defensor SC kicks off things out of here…
  • 1' What composure from Antonio Romero! The Venezuela international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 6' Defensor SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 7' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yimmi Congo on 7.
  • 12' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 22' The travelling Defensor SC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 24' Facundo Bernal doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 29' Academia Puerto Cabello have won 3 goals from 4 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 34' It looks surprising Defensor SC does not make any changes. Rodrigo Cabrera has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 36' Against the run of play, Miku Fedor has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 41' Federico Bravo, a Argentina , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 46' Brian Mansilla gets the nod from Defensor SC. He replaces Juan Viacava and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Academia Puerto Cabello currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 54' Alfonso Barco has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 54.
  • 59' Another change for Academia Puerto Cabello made on 59 minute. Richard Celis leaves to be changed by Henrys Alcala.
  • 64' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 65' Academia Puerto Cabello player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 66' The referee has no hesitation. Facundo Cobos is booked for Academia Puerto Cabello — Yellow card on 66.
  • 67' Time for substitution for Academia Puerto Cabello. Alfonso Barco is replaced by Michael Covea.
  • 67' Octavio Rivero does the damage! The net is bulging and Defensor SC surge ahead!
  • 71' Federico Bravo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 71.
  • 73' A tactical swap from Defensor SC — Rodrigo Cabrera on, Jose Alvarez off on 73 minutes.
  • 74' Fresh legs for Academia Puerto Cabello! Stevy Okitokandjo comes on to replace Fernando Elizari.
  • 78' Erico Cuello is ready to make an impact after coming on for Facundo Bernal at the 78 minute mark.
  • 80' Poor challenge from Facundo Bernal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 81' Another substitution for Defensor SC to replace Facundo Bernal by Mauricio Amaro on 81 minute.
  • 86' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 88' What a strike from Michael Covea! The score is 3-2.
  • 90' Academia Puerto Cabello receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • With this win, Academia Puerto Cabello is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Academia Puerto Cabello Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Defensor SC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.21 Academia Puerto Cabello xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Defensor SC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 71% + Both teams to score 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Academia Puerto Cabello53% Draw22% Defensor SC25%
Actual: Academia Puerto Cabello win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes70% 0% No30%
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Academia Puerto Cabello or Draw
75%
Draw or Defensor SC
47%
Academia Puerto Cabello or Defensor SC
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Academia Puerto Cabello39% Draw39% Defensor SC22%
Actual: Academia Puerto Cabello win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
8.5%
2 – 2
6.6%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
6.1%
2 – 0
5.7%
3 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
4.6%
3 – 0
4.1%
0 – 0
3.5%
2 – 3
3.4%
4 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Academia Puerto Cabello

Handicap Academia Puerto Cabello covers Push Defensor SC covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 15% 69%
-1.5 31% — 69%
-1 31% 20% 49%
-0.5 51% — 49%
+0.5 73% — 27%
+1 73% 14% 13%
+1.5 87% — 13%
+2 87% 8% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Academia Puerto Cabello keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Defensor SC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.