The kick off for the match between Estudiantes de Mérida and Academia Puerto Cabello will take place at 01:00 (UK time) - Sunday, 08/16 - at the Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida (El Coloso de Zumba). This clash of the 2026 Primera División looks very promising!
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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 9 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses. Estudiantes de Mérida's attack has scored 27 goals, 26 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.18 goals per league match and 1.17 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 1.35 over 23 matches).
Academia Puerto Cabello preview
In 23 Primera División matches, Academia Puerto Cabello has recorded 9 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.43 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 12 wins in 31 matches. The team has scored 38 goals, 30 of them in the Primera División (an average of 1.3 goals per match), with Jean Franco Castillo Castillo being the team's top scorer with 6 goals and Edwuin Alexander Pernía Martínez providing 2 assists.
Defensively, Fortín Warriors has conceded 26 goals in the league and 35 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.13 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Estudiantes de Mérida vs Academia Puerto Cabello
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Estudiantes de Mérida
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L W D L |
1.4 |
| Home | W W L L W |
1.8 |
| Away | L D L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.59 | 2.8 | 2.42 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.4 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.41 | 1.4 | 1.42 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 60% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 10% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 41% | 30% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 60% | 25% |
|
xG
|
1.21 | 1.42 | 1.05 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.28 | 1.67 |
Academia Puerto Cabello
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W L L |
1.8 |
| Home | W W W D W |
2.6 |
| Away | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 60% | 23% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.9 | 2.08 |
| Scored | 1.3 | 1.9 | 0.85 |
| Conceded | 1.13 | 1 | 1.23 |
| Both Teams to Score | 65% | 80% | 54% |
| Without Conceding | 26% | 20% | 31% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 0% | 23% |
| 1st to Score | 41% | 60% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.6 | 1.36 |
|
xGA
|
1.06 | 0.95 | 1.15 |
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