Deportivo Táchira and Estudiantes de Mérida face each other on Sunday 05.31.2026, at 22:00 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Deportivo Táchira's home ground, the Estadio Polideportivo de Pueblo Nuevo (El Templo Sagrado).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Deportivo Táchira Fútbol Club and Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Deportivo Táchira vs Estudiantes de Mérida
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Deportivo Táchira preview
Deportivo Táchira heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 18 matches, Deportivo Táchira Fútbol Club secured 9 victories, 5 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 1.78 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Yellow and Black's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 11 victories so far.
Deportivo Táchira has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 27 goals, of which 24 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.33 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Rodrigo Pollero López, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Carlos Sosa has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 4 assists.
On the defensive side, Deportivo Táchira has conceded 17 goals in the Primera División (an average of 0.94 per game) and 20 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.91 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Estudiantes de Mérida preview
Estudiantes de Mérida comes into the game with 18 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 7 victories, 2 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 1.28 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 9 losses.
Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 23 goals during this period. Of that total, 23 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1.28 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.28.
Academic's offensive system is led by Kevin Stiven Quejada Lasso, the team's top scorer this season. The colombian forward has found the back of the net 12 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, César Andrés Magallán Estaba. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 25 goals with an average of 1.39 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 25 goals in 18 matches, averaging 1.39 per match.
Head to head: Deportivo Táchira vs Estudiantes de Mérida
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Deportivo Táchira
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D W L |
1.6 |
| Home | D W W L W |
2 |
| Away | D W L D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 56% | 44% |
| Goals | 2.28 | 2.56 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1.56 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 0.94 | 1 | 0.89 |
| Both Teams to Score | 61% | 67% | 56% |
| Without Conceding | 28% | 22% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 22% | 22% | 22% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 67% | 44% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.56 | 1.43 |
|
xGA
|
1.16 | 1.05 | 1.28 |
Estudiantes de Mérida
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L W |
0.6 |
| Home | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 44% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 3 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.28 | 1.44 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.39 | 1.56 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 11% | 0% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 39% | 33% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 56% | 56% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.43 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.31 | 1.46 |
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