Est. Merida vs Portuguesa Prediction 5 April 2026

    📣How will an early goal change the strategy of both teams? If it happens, we will see an interesting development in the confrontation between the teams Estudiantes Merida and Portuguesa. Recall that the meeting is scheduled for 21:00 5 April. The tournament match will take place at the Estadio Metropolitano de Merida stadium in the city of Mérida. Note the odds - bookmakers offer to bet on the victory of the side for and , respectively.

    Head-to-Head

    The last official encounter between the teams took place on 20 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Estudiantes Merida):

    • ball possession percentage: 50% vs 50%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
    • fouls: 23 vs 12;
    • yellow cards: 5 vs 4;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 1.

    📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Estudiantes Merida and Portuguesa:

    • played 32 matches;
    • number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 13, draws - 12;
    • number of goals - 32 against 38;
    • average total in the 1st half - 0.75, in the 2nd half - 1.44;
    • average total goals in the match - 2.19.

    Head-to-head statistics Est. Merida - Portuguesa

    24%
    8 Wins
    35%
    12 Draws
    41%
    14 Wins
    Total games
    34
    Total Goals Avg
    2.24
    Both teams scored
    50%
    1.03
    Total average
    1.21
    Last matches
    16.09.26
    FUTVE
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    -
    -
    1
    6
    15
    21
    4
    6
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    6
    15
    21
    4
    6
    05.04.26
    FUTVE
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    -
    -
    8
    5
    16
    15
    4
    3
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    0
    -
    -
    8
    5
    16
    15
    4
    3
    20.09.25
    FUTVE
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    1
    1.3
    0.99
    3
    9
    23
    12
    5
    4
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1.3
    0.99
    3
    9
    23
    12
    5
    4
    06.08.25
    Copa Venezuela
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    -
    -
    5
    4
    -
    -
    2
    4
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    5
    4
    -
    -
    5
    4
    -
    -
    2
    4
    29.07.25
    Copa Venezuela
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    -
    -
    3
    2
    -
    -
    3
    2
    2
    2
    1
    0
    1
    2
    -
    -
    3
    2
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    3
    2
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    Estudiantes Merida Team Overview

    The team's most recent official match took place on 22 March 2026 as part of the Liga FUTVE tournament (home team - Deportivo Tachira, away team - Estudiantes Merida). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.

    Here's the game statistics (Estudiantes Merida vs Deportivo Tachira):

    • ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
    • corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
    • fouls: 19 vs 17;
    • yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
    • shots on target: 4 vs 2.
    🏆Throughout the Liga FUTVE season, the team Estudiantes Merida has engaged in 9 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 3 wins,
    • 4 losses,
    • 2 draws.

    📈Currently, Estudiantes Merida stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga FUTVE standings, with a win percentage of 33% and a loss percentage of 44%.

    ⚽️Estudiantes Merida has scored a total of 14 goals. On the defensive end, Estudiantes Merida has allowed 13 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Estudiantes Merida

    Last matches
    20.09.26
    FUTVE
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    Trujillanos
    Trujillanos
    -
    -
    5
    4
    10
    11
    0
    3
    1
    1
    0
    0
    1
    1
    -
    -
    5
    4
    10
    11
    0
    3
    D
    16.09.26
    FUTVE
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    -
    -
    1
    6
    15
    21
    4
    6
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    6
    15
    21
    4
    6
    L
    12.09.26
    FUTVE
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    1
    Deportivo Tachira
    Deportivo Tachira
    -
    -
    7
    7
    20
    22
    3
    2
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    -
    -
    7
    7
    20
    22
    3
    2
    W
    07.09.26
    FUTVE
    Carabobo
    Carabobo
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    -
    -
    3
    9
    12
    11
    3
    3
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    -
    -
    3
    9
    12
    11
    3
    3
    L
    03.09.26
    FUTVE
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    UCV
    UCV
    -
    -
    4
    3
    15
    15
    1
    5
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
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    3
    15
    15
    1
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    Portuguesa Team Overview

    The away team played their last official match on 22 March 2026 as part of the Liga FUTVE tournament (home team - Portuguesa, away - Rayo Zuliano). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.

    Here are the match stats (Portuguesa vs Rayo Zuliano):

    • ball possession: 63% vs 37%;
    • corner kicks: 17 vs 3;
    • fouls: 15 vs 23;
    • yellow cards: 2 vs 8;
    • shots on target: 6 vs 2.
    🏆Throughout the Liga FUTVE season, the team Portuguesa has engaged in 9 fixtures, resulting in:
    • 3 wins,
    • 2 losses,
    • 4 draws.

    📈Currently, Portuguesa stands at a mid-tier position within the Liga FUTVE standings, with a win percentage of 33% and a loss percentage of 22%.

    ⚽Portuguesa has scored a total of 13 goals. On the defensive end has allowed 10 goals over the season.

    Match Results: Portuguesa

    Last matches
    19.09.26
    FUTVE
    Puerto Cabello
    Puerto Cabello
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    -
    -
    15
    1
    14
    7
    4
    2
    2
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    15
    1
    14
    7
    4
    2
    L
    16.09.26
    FUTVE
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    -
    -
    1
    6
    15
    21
    4
    6
    2
    1
    2
    0
    0
    1
    -
    -
    1
    6
    15
    21
    4
    6
    W
    13.09.26
    FUTVE
    Rayo Zuliano
    Rayo Zuliano
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    1
    -
    -
    2
    4
    21
    10
    3
    3
    1
    1
    1
    1
    0
    0
    -
    -
    2
    4
    21
    10
    3
    3
    D
    05.09.26
    FUTVE
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    Zamora
    Zamora
    -
    -
    3
    1
    11
    18
    1
    4
    1
    1
    0
    1
    1
    0
    -
    -
    3
    1
    11
    18
    1
    4
    D
    02.09.26
    FUTVE
    Caracas
    Caracas
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    -
    -
    2
    4
    28
    15
    4
    3
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    Prediction on the outcome

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 32;
    • home team wins - 7, away team wins - 13, draws - 12.

    Statistics: Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa

    • matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
    • wins: 3 vs 3;
    • win percentage: 33% vs 33%;
    • losses: 4 vs 2;
    • draws: 2 vs 4.

    Last 10 matches:

    • wins: 3 vs 3;
    • losses: 5 vs 3;
    • draws: 2 vs 4.
    Trends
    • Portuguesa have not won in 11 of last 12 away games.
    • Portuguesa have not won in 9 of last 10 away games (Liga FUTVE).
    👉Prediction: Estudiantes Merida will not lose (odds: 1.25)

    Prediction on the over/under

    H2H

    • today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.19;
    • average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.19;
    • both teams scored: overall - 15; at the home team's field - 9.

    Statistics: Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa

    • average total in the tournament: 3 vs 2.56;
    • average total goals scored: 1.56 vs 1.44;
    • average total in the 1st half: 1 vs 0.56;
    • average total in the 2nd half: 0.56 vs 0.89;
    • Estudiantes Merida: average total at home in the tournament -  1.5;
    • Portuguesa: average total away in the tournament - 1.5;
    • last 10 matches (average total): 1.4 (home - 1.2) vs 1.3 (away - 1.5).
    Trends
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Estudiantes Merida home games against Portuguesa.
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Estudiantes Merida home games against Portuguesa (Liga FUTVE).
    👉Prediction: Total goals Under (2,5) (odds: 1.8)

    Prediction on corners

    Estudiantes Merida: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.11; at home field - 5.5;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; at home field - 5.8.

    Portuguesa: Statistics

    • season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 6.56, away - 4;
    • last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6; away - 4.
    👉Prediction: Corners - Total Under (10,5) (odds: 1.76)

    Prediction on BTTS

    H2H:

    • number of encounters - 32;
    • both teams scored all-time - 15 times;
    • on the home team’s field - 9 times.

    Statistics: Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa

    • number of matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
    • number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 4;
    • number of BTTS matches for Estudiantes Merida at home - 3 (75%);
    • number of BTTS matches for Portuguesa away - 2 (50%).

    Last 10 matches:

    • number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
    • BTTS matches for Estudiantes Merida at home - 3 (60%);
    • BTTS matches for Portuguesa away - 2 (50%).
    👉Prediction: Both Teams to Score – (Yes) (odds: 1.91)

    Correct score prediction

    Statistics of frequent results (current season):

    • most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (12/64, 18.8%);
    • Estudiantes Merida at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:2 , 2:2 , 3:2 (1/4, 25%);
    • Portuguesa away most often play: 0:0 , 0:2 , 2:2 , 3:2 (1/4, 25%).

    Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:

    1:1 - 12.21% (odds 6)
    1:0 - 9% (odds 7)
    2:1 - 8.28% (odds 8.5)

    Editorial Prediction

    Key statistics:
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in 7 of last 8 Estudiantes Merida home games against Portuguesa.
    • Under 2.5 goals scored in last 5 Estudiantes Merida home games against Portuguesa (Liga FUTVE).

    Total goals Under (2,5)
    Odds-154
    Published: 03/04/2026, 21:24

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    Betting Tips: Estudiantes Merida - Portuguesa

    Portuguesa have not won:
    portuguesa-fc-3in 11 of last 12 away games.
    portuguesa-fc-3in 9 of last 10 away games (Liga FUTVE).
    Estudiantes Merida will not lose
    Everygame
    -333
    Estudiantes Merida have scored under 2.5 goals:
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcportuguesa-fc-3in last 25 games against Portuguesa.
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcportuguesa-fc-3in last 19 games against Portuguesa (Liga FUTVE).
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcportuguesa-fc-3in last 12 home games against Portuguesa.
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcportuguesa-fc-3in last 9 home games against Portuguesa (Liga FUTVE).
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcin 26 of last 28 games (Liga FUTVE).
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcin 21 of last 23 games.
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcin 12 of last 13 home games (Liga FUTVE).
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcin 10 of last 11 home games.
    Estudiantes Merida Total goals Under (2,5)
    Everygame
    -556
    Under 3.5 goals scored:
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcportuguesa-fc-3in 13 of last 15 Estudiantes Merida games against Portuguesa (Liga FUTVE).
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcin 6 of last 7 Estudiantes Merida games (Liga FUTVE).
    Total goals Under (3,5)
    Everygame
    -303
    Portuguesa have scored under 1.5 goals:
    estudiantes-de-merida-fcportuguesa-fc-3in 11 of last 12 away games against Estudiantes Merida (Liga FUTVE).
    Portuguesa Total goals Under (1,5)
    Everygame
    -250
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    Est. Merida - Portuguesa Table position

    Primera Division 2026
    gWDLGDPForm
    3.
    Deportivo Tachira
    Deportivo Tachira
    1373317-1224
    4.
    UCV
    UCV
    1372424-2023
    5.
    Portuguesa
    Portuguesa
    1355320-1220
    6.
    Estudiantes Merida
    Estudiantes Merida
    1362521-1820
    7.
    Carabobo
    Carabobo
    1347223-1419
    8.
    Puerto Cabello
    Puerto Cabello
    1345416-1417

    Comparison of Teams Stats

    10 matches
    4 - Wins
    3 - Draws
    3 - Loses
    Wins - 3
    Draws - 5
    Loses - 2
    10 matches
    Scored - 10
    Conceded - 10
    0
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    13 - Scored
    12 - Conceded
    4
    Wins
    3
    3
    Draws
    5
    3
    Loses
    2
    Goal difference
    10
    Scored
    13
    10
    Conceded
    12
    2
    Match goals average
    2.5
    1
    Goals scored per match on average
    1.3
    1
    Goals conceded per match on average
    1.2
    5
    Both teams scored
    7
    90'
    Minutes / Goal scored
    69'
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