Our Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Merida Prediction: 2-1
Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Merida in the Venezuela Primera Division is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 27, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
Our prediction is supported by key Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Merida stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Academia Puerto Cabello's Last Match – Deportivo Tachira vs Academia Puerto Cabello
Academia Puerto Cabello must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Venezuela Primera Division draw against Deportivo Tachira on September 21. In that match, Academia Puerto Cabello saw 50% of the ball and 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deportivo Tachira | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 42 |
 Academia Puerto Cabello | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 20 |
Estudiantes Merida's Last Match – Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa
Estudiantes Merida will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Venezuela Primera Division victory over Portuguesa, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Estudiantes Merida controlled 50% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Estudiantes Merida | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 29 |
 Portuguesa | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 37 |
Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Merida Stats
Key Stats
| Academia Puerto Cabello | Estudiantes Merida | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 0.57 |
| 1.04 | Defence Strength | 1.33 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Academia Puerto Cabello are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Estudiantes Merida average 0.8 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Deportivo La Guaira 
Deportivo Tachira 
Carabobo 
Monagas 
Caracas 
Zamora 
Academia Puerto Cabello 
Metropolitanos FC 
Estudiantes Merida 
Portuguesa 
Yaracuyanos