Our Deportivo Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes Merida Prediction: 2-1
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes Merida in the Venezuela Primera Division is scheduled for an 20:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 2, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Deportivo Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes Merida prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano's Last Match – Deportivo Rayo Zuliano vs Deportivo Tachira
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 Venezuela Cup defeat against Deportivo Tachira on July 29. In that match, Deportivo Rayo Zuliano saw 54% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano | 54% | 0 (5) | - | 37 |
 Deportivo Tachira | 46% | 0 (5) | - | 28 |
Estudiantes Merida's Last Match – Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa
Estudiantes Merida should win to turn things around after settling for a 2-2 Venezuela Cup draw against Portuguesa on July 29. In that match, Estudiantes Merida had 56% possession and 8 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Estudiantes Merida | 56% | 0 (8) | - | 91 |
 Portuguesa | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 44 |
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes Merida Stats
Key Stats
| Deportivo Rayo Zuliano | Estudiantes Merida | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.91 |
| 0.82 | Defence Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Estudiantes Merida average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded per game.
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano 16-14
Estudiantes Merida 17-7
What are the odds for this match?
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.1
Estudiantes Merida to win: @2.7
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