Our Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa Prediction: 2-1
Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa in the Venezuela Cup is scheduled for an 23:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday July 29, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
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 – Estudiantes Merida vs UCV
Estudiantes Merida will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 Venezuela Primera Division draw against UCV on July 23. In that match, Estudiantes Merida recorded 50% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estudiantes Merida | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 70 |
UCV | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 79 |
Portuguesa's Last Match – Portuguesa vs Monagas
Portuguesa will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Venezuela Primera Division setback against Monagas on July 25. In that match, Portuguesa had 50% possession and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Portuguesa | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 43 |
Monagas | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 35 |
Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa Stats
Key Stats
| Estudiantes Merida | Portuguesa | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.19 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.67 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 0.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Estudiantes Merida are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Portuguesa average 0.8 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.