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 23:30 GMT kick-off on Friday February 27, 2026. 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 Rayo Zuliano vs Academia Puerto Cabello
Academia Puerto Cabello will hope to recover from their recent 1-2 Venezuela Primera Division setback against Deportivo Rayo Zuliano on February 21. In that match, Academia Puerto Cabello recorded 50% possession and 11 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 15 |
 Academia Puerto Cabello | 50% | 0 (11) | - | 53 |
Estudiantes Merida's Last Match – Academia Anzoategui FC vs Estudiantes Merida
Estudiantes Merida will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 Venezuela Primera Division triumph against Academia Anzoategui FC on February 23. In that match, Estudiantes Merida had 47% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Academia Anzoategui FC | 53% | 0 (7) | - | 46 |
 Estudiantes Merida | 47% | 0 (4) | - | 22 |
Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Merida Stats
Key Stats
| Academia Puerto Cabello | Estudiantes Merida | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 1.17 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Academia Puerto Cabello are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Estudiantes Merida average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Academia Puerto Cabello 12-8
Estudiantes Merida 13-17
What are the odds for this match?
Academia Puerto Cabello to win: @1.65
Draw: @3.4
Estudiantes Merida to win: @4.5
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