The kick off for the match between Rayo Zuliano and Estudiantes de Mérida will take place at 01:00 (UK time) - Wednesday, 08/05 - at the . This clash of the 2026 Primera División looks very promising!
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APWin predictions for Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes de Mérida
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Rayo Zuliano Preview
Rayo Zuliano has played 14 matches in the Primera División so far, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses. This results in an average of 1 points per match.
In the 2026 season, the team has recorded 4 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses. Rayo Zuliano's attack has scored 14 goals, 14 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1 goals per league match and 1 goals per match across the entire season.
Lewuis Nerban Peña Díaz is the team’s top scorer with 6 goals, while Deiber Vásquez leads the team in assists with 3. Defensively, El Rayo has conceded 25 goals in the league (an average of 1.79) and 25 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.79 over 14 matches).
Estudiantes de Mérida preview
In 20 Primera División matches, Estudiantes de Mérida has recorded 7 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.2 points per game.
In the 2026 season, the team has 7 wins in 20 matches. The team has scored 25 goals, 25 of them in the Primera División (an average of 1.25 goals per match), with Kevin Stiven Quejada Lasso being the team's top scorer with 12 goals and César Andrés Magallán Estaba providing 6 assists.
Defensively, Academic has conceded 28 goals in the league and 28 in the 2026 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.4 goals conceded per match.
Head to head: Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes de Mérida
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rayo Zuliano
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L L |
0 |
| Home | L L W D L |
0.8 |
| Away | L L L D L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 27% | 29% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 2.29 | 3 |
| Scored | 0.93 | 0.86 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.73 | 1.43 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 43% | 63% |
| Without Conceding | 7% | 14% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 47% | 57% | 38% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 43% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.05 | 1.06 | 1.04 |
|
xGA
|
1.67 | 1.5 | 1.83 |
Estudiantes de Mérida
Venezuela - Primera División
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L L |
0.8 |
| Home | W L L W W |
1.8 |
| Away | D L L L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 38% | 50% | 27% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.8 | 2.36 |
| Scored | 1.24 | 1.4 | 1.09 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.4 | 1.27 |
| Both Teams to Score | 48% | 60% | 36% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 10% | 18% |
| Failed To Score | 38% | 30% | 45% |
| 1st to Score | 40% | 60% | 27% |
|
xG
|
1.23 | 1.42 | 1.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.28 | 1.68 |
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