Portuguesa and Estudiantes de Mérida face each other on Wednesday 09.16.2026, at 22:00 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Portuguesa's home ground, the Estadio General José Antonio Páez.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Los Rojinegros 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 Portuguesa vs Estudiantes de Mérida
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Portuguesa preview
Portuguesa heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 28 matches, Los Rojinegros secured 10 victories, 11 draws, and 7 losses, maintaining an average of 1.46 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Los Rojinegros's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Portuguesa has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 37 goals, of which 37 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 1.32 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Jonathan Cañete, who has found the back of the net 13 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Gonzalo Salega has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, Portuguesa has conceded 30 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1.07 per game) and 30 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.07 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Estudiantes de Mérida preview
Estudiantes de Mérida comes into the game with 28 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 11 victories, 5 draws, and 12 losses, maintaining an average of 1.36 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 11 wins, 5 draws, and 12 losses.
Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 33 goals during this period. Of that total, 33 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.18.
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 35 goals with an average of 1.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 28 matches, averaging 1.25 per match.
Head to head: Portuguesa vs Estudiantes de Mérida
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Portuguesa
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L D D D D |
0.8 |
| Home | D D W W L |
1.6 |
| Away | L D D W L |
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 50% | 21% |
| Goals | 2.39 | 2.21 | 2.57 |
| Scored | 1.32 | 1.43 | 1.21 |
| Conceded | 1.07 | 0.79 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 36% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 39% | 50% | 29% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 14% | 36% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 71% | 43% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.33 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.38 | 1.27 | 1.49 |
Estudiantes de Mérida
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W D |
1.6 |
| Home | W D D W W |
2.2 |
| Away | L W L D L |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 39% | 50% | 29% |
| Goals | 2.43 | 2.5 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.36 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1.14 | 1.36 |
| Both Teams to Score | 46% | 57% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 18% | 21% | 14% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 21% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 57% | 57% | 29% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 1.34 | 1.16 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.26 | 1.65 |
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