Our Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa Prediction: 2-1
Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa in the Venezuela Primera Division is scheduled for an 22:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 20, 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.
Our prediction is supported by key Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa 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 – Metropolitanos FC vs Estudiantes Merida
Estudiantes Merida will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 Venezuela Primera Division defeat against Metropolitanos FC on September 12. In that match, Estudiantes Merida recorded 50% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Metropolitanos FC | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 31 |
 Estudiantes Merida | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 24 |
Portuguesa's Last Match – Portuguesa vs Deportivo Tachira
Portuguesa will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 Venezuela Primera Division win against Deportivo Tachira on September 14. In that match, Portuguesa saw 50% of the ball and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portuguesa | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 26 |
 Deportivo Tachira | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 62 |
Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa Stats
Key Stats
| Estudiantes Merida | Portuguesa | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.05 | Attacking Strength | 0.85 |
| 1.13 | Defence Strength | 1.2 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Estudiantes Merida are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Portuguesa average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
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