Estudiantes de Mérida and Deportivo La Guaira face each other on Friday 03.06.2026, 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 Olímpico Metropolitano de Mérida.

Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club and Los Naranjas, 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 Fútbol Club vs Los Naranjas

With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:

APWin Prediction

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The APWin team has examined the key betting markets and identified the most valuable opportunities.

👉 Our prediction is: Draw

This matchup between Estudiantes de Mérida and Deportivo La Guaira has all the makings of a hard-fought stalemate, so our top tip for the match is to bet on the draw on the 1X2 market.

Neither side is particularly appealing to bet on to win given their uneven form of late. And we also see great value in the 3.05 odds for a draw, which is hard to pass up.

👉 Our prediction is: Under 2.5 goals in the match

If you're expecting Estudiantes de Mérida vs Deportivo La Guaira to be a goal fest, think again.

We predict the total to remain under 2.5 goals in this match as neither side figures to have enough attacking firepower to give the opposition's defence much trouble.

Estudiantes de Mérida preview

Estudiantes de Mérida heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 5 matches, Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club secured 2 victories, 1 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 1.4 points per game.

Taking a broader look at Academic's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 2 victories so far.

Estudiantes de Mérida has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 10 goals, of which 10 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 2 goals per game.

Individually, the standout performer is Kevin Stiven Quejada Lasso, who has found the back of the net 5 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 3 assists.

On the defensive side, Estudiantes de Mérida has conceded 8 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1.6 per game) and 8 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.6 per match in the 2026 campaign.

Deportivo La Guaira preview

Deportivo La Guaira comes into the game with 5 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 3 victories, 2 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.2 points per game in the competition.

Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.

Los Naranjas's attack has been highly effective, scoring 8 goals during this period. Of that total, 8 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1.6 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.6.

La Naranja Mecánica's offensive system is led by Flabián Londoño Bedoya, the team's top scorer this season. The colombian forward has found the back of the net 3 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Diego Andrés Osio Valencia. The defender has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.6 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 3 goals in 5 matches, averaging 0.6 per match.

Head to head: Estudiantes de Mérida vs Deportivo La Guaira

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

Home Team

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Estudiantes de Mérida

Venezuela - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W W L L D

1.4

Home L D

0.5

Away W W L

2

Away Team

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Deportivo La Guaira

Venezuela - Primera División

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W D W D W

2.2

Home W W W

3

Away D D

1

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Published on 6 March 2026, at 08:20 Last updated on 6 March 2026, at 08:20
Author: Amauri Barbosa

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