Our Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida Prediction: 2-1
Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida in the Venezuela Primera Division is scheduled for an 21:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 21, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Deportivo Tachira 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 Tachira's Last Match – Deportivo Rayo Zuliano vs Deportivo Tachira
Determined to get back to winning ways, Deportivo Tachira must win after their 0-0 Venezuela Primera Division draw against Deportivo Rayo Zuliano on March 18. In that match, Deportivo Tachira recorded 50% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 25 |
Deportivo Tachira | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 59 |
Estudiantes Merida's Last Match – Estudiantes Merida vs Carabobo
Estudiantes Merida must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-2 Venezuela Primera Division victory over Carabobo in their last outing. In that match, Estudiantes Merida had 50% possession and 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estudiantes Merida | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 31 |
Carabobo | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 63 |
Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida Stats
Key Stats
| Deportivo Tachira | Estudiantes Merida | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.27 | Attacking Strength | 1.11 |
| 0.74 | Defence Strength | 1.04 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Deportivo Tachira are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Estudiantes Merida average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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