Deportivo La Guaira and Estudiantes de Mérida face each other in an official match of the 2026 Primera División season. The game takes place at Estadio Olímpico de la UCV on Sunday, 23/08/2026, at 01:00 (UK Time).
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La Naranja Mecánica preview
Deportivo La Guaira comes into the match having played 23 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 11 wins, 10 draws, and 2 losses, with an average of 1.87 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 11 wins, 13 draws, and 5 losses.
Deportivo La Guaira's attack has scored 37 goals during this period. Out of this total, 31 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.35 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.28.
The offence system of Deportivo La Guaira is led by Juan Carlos Castellanos Anuel as the top scorer of the season. The venezuelan midfielder has scored 6 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Anthony Chelín Uribe Francia, who has contributed with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 0.7 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 29 goals conceded in 29 matches, resulting in an average of 1.
Academic preview
On the other hand, Estudiantes de Mérida comes into the match having played 23 games in the Primera División so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, with an average of 1.3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2026 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 9 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses.
Estudiantes de Mérida's attack has scored 27 goals during this period. Out of this total, 27 goals were scored in the Primera División, averaging 1.17 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.17.
The offence system of Estudiantes de Mérida is led by Kevin Stiven Quejada Lasso as the top scorer of the season. The colombian forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, César Andrés Magallán Estaba, who has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 31 goals with an average of 1.35 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 31 goals conceded in 23 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.
Head to head: Deportivo La Guaira vs Estudiantes de Mérida
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Deportivo La Guaira
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Home | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Away | W W W L W |
2.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 36% | 62% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 1.91 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 1.46 | 1.27 | 1.62 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 0.64 | 0.77 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 36% | 62% |
| Without Conceding | 46% | 55% | 38% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 36% | 8% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 45% | 69% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.54 | 1.46 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 1 | 1.13 |
Estudiantes de Mérida
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W L W D |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W L L |
1.4 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 2.58 | 2.42 |
| Scored | 1.17 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.25 | 1.42 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 58% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 17% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 25% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 58% | 58% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.38 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.47 | 1.26 | 1.67 |
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