Our Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa Prediction: 2-1
Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa in the Venezuela Primera Division is scheduled for an 21:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 5, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
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 – Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida
Estudiantes Merida must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Venezuela Primera Division defeat against Deportivo Tachira on March 22. In that match, Estudiantes Merida recorded 50% possession and 4 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Deportivo Tachira | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 55 |
 Estudiantes Merida | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 29 |
Portuguesa's Last Match – Portuguesa vs Deportivo Rayo Zuliano
Portuguesa will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Venezuela Primera Division share of the spoils with Deportivo Rayo Zuliano on March 22. In that match, Portuguesa recorded 50% possession, firing 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portuguesa | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 37 |
Deportivo Rayo Zuliano | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 27 |
Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa Stats
Key Stats
| Estudiantes Merida | Portuguesa | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.14 | Defence Strength | 1.5 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Estudiantes Merida are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Portuguesa average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Estudiantes Merida 14-15
Portuguesa 13-11
What are the odds for this match?
Estudiantes Merida to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.3
Portuguesa to win: @3
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Deportivo La Guaira 
Deportivo Tachira 
Metropolitanos FC 
Portuguesa 
Zamora 
Estudiantes Merida 
Carabobo 
Academia Puerto Cabello 
Caracas 
Monagas 
Trujillanos