Estudiantes de Mérida and Carabobo face each other on Sunday 05.17.2026, at 22:00 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Estudiantes de Mérida's home ground, the Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida (El Coloso de Zumba).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club and Carabobo 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 Estudiantes de Mérida vs Carabobo
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Estudiantes de Mérida preview
Estudiantes de Mérida heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 16 matches, Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club secured 7 victories, 2 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.44 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Academic's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 7 victories so far.
Estudiantes de Mérida has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 23 goals, of which 23 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.44 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Kevin Stiven Quejada Lasso, who has found the back of the net 12 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. César Andrés Magallán Estaba has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Estudiantes de Mérida has conceded 22 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1.38 per game) and 22 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.38 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Carabobo preview
Carabobo comes into the game with 16 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 5 victories, 8 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 1.44 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 10 wins, 8 draws, and 6 losses.
Carabobo Fútbol Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 34 goals during this period. Of that total, 25 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1.56 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.42.
Maroon's offensive system is led by Edson Tortolero, the team's top scorer this season. The venezuelan forward has found the back of the net 4 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Yohandry José Orozco Cujía. The midfielder has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 17 goals with an average of 1.06 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 23 goals in 24 matches, averaging 0.96 per match.
Head to head: Estudiantes de Mérida vs Carabobo
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 | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Home | W W W W L |
2.4 |
| Away | L L L W L |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 44% | 57% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.81 | 3.43 | 2.33 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.86 | 1.11 |
| Conceded | 1.38 | 1.57 | 1.22 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 86% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 0% | 22% |
| Failed To Score | 31% | 14% | 44% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 71% | 22% |
|
xG
|
1.15 | 1.38 | 0.97 |
|
xGA
|
1.45 | 1.43 | 1.46 |
Carabobo
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L D W |
1.4 |
| Home | W L D W W |
2 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 31% | 56% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.63 | 2.67 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.56 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.06 | 0.67 | 1.57 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 33% | 86% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 67% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 33% | 14% |
| 1st to Score | 44% | 56% | 14% |
|
xG
|
1.77 | 1.8 | 1.73 |
|
xGA
|
1.08 | 1.1 | 1.05 |
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