The kick off for the match between Estudiantes de Mérida and Academia Anzoátegui will take place at 21:00 (UK time) - Saturday, 08/15 - at the Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida (El Coloso de Zumba). This clash of the 2026 Primera División looks very promising!

Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis, including predictions for Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club vs Academia Anzoátegui. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning. Providing today’s best free tip to help you make informed and profitable betting decisions.

APWin predictions for Estudiantes de Mérida vs Academia Anzoátegui

With odds already released by major bookmakers, our experts have crunched the numbers and dissected the key match data. Find our value-packed prediction for this encounter below:

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

After a thorough assessment of the primary betting markets, APWin analysts have identified bets with strong value potential.

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

The Both Teams to Score market predicts that both teams will score in the game, and this is an excellent opportunity in this match between Estudiantes de Mérida and Academia Anzoátegui. Based on the odds that betting sites project, we believe this is the best betting recommendation.

Therefore, this is a value bet that has everything to win.

👉 Our prediction is: Academia Anzoátegui to win the 1st half

Academia Anzoátegui to win the first half is our top tip for this match. The visitors have the tools on both ends of the pitch to give their hosts some serious trouble, which makes them such an intriguing bet.

Meanwhile, their half-time odds are also more appealing and bring better value than the result of the full match.

Estudiantes de Mérida Preview

Estudiantes de Mérida has played 22 matches in the Primera División so far, with 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. This results in an average of 1.23 points per match.

In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. Estudiantes de Mérida's attack has scored 26 goals, 26 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.18 goals per league match and 1.18 goals per match across the entire season.

Kevin Stiven Quejada Lasso is the team’s top scorer with 12 goals, while César Andrés Magallán Estaba leads the team in assists with 6. Defensively, Academic has conceded 31 goals in the league (an average of 1.41) and 31 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.41 over 22 matches).

Academia Anzoátegui preview

In 16 Primera División matches, Academia Anzoátegui has recorded 3 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 0.75 points per game.

In the 2026 season, the team has 3 wins in 16 matches. The team has scored 19 goals, 19 of them in the Primera División (an average of 1.19 goals per match), with Antony Jesús Velasco García being the team's top scorer with 4 goals and Juan Silgado providing 3 assists.

Defensively, Academia Anzoátegui has conceded 32 goals in the league and 32 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 2 goals conceded per match.

Head to head: Estudiantes de Mérida vs Academia Anzoátegui

Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.

Home Team

Estudiantes de Mérida Team Logo

Estudiantes de Mérida

Venezuela - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W D L L

0.8

Home W L L W W

1.8

Away L D L L L

0.2

Away Team

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Academia Anzoátegui

Venezuela - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L D L

0.8

Home L L D L D

0.4

Away W L W L L

1.2

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Published on 9 August 2026, at 20:05 Last updated on 14 August 2026, at 09:57
Author: Gustavo Porto

Sports betting analyst with over ten years of experience in football analysis, match statistics and betting markets.