Our Estudiantes Merida vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano Prediction: 2-1
Estudiantes Merida vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano in the Venezuela Primera Division is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday February 13, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
Our prediction is supported by key Estudiantes Merida vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Estudiantes Merida's Last Match – Zamora vs Estudiantes Merida
Estudiantes Merida will aim to put their last result behind them following a 2-3 Venezuela Primera Division loss to Zamora on February 7. In that match, Estudiantes Merida had 50% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zamora | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 36 |
 Estudiantes Merida | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 39 |
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano's Last Match – Academia Anzoategui FC vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 Venezuela Primera Division victory over Academia Anzoategui FC on February 6. In that match, Deportivo Rayo Zuliano controlled 38% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Academia Anzoategui FC | 62% | 0 (5) | - | 53 |
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano | 38% | 0 (4) | - | 30 |
Estudiantes Merida vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano Stats
Key Stats
| Estudiantes Merida | Deportivo Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 0.66 |
| 1.32 | Defence Strength | 1.61 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Estudiantes Merida are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Deportivo Rayo Zuliano average 0.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
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