Rayo Zuliano and Estudiantes de Mérida face each other on Monday 08.10.2026, at 20:30 (UK Time), in a Primera División 2026 match. The game will take place at Rayo Zuliano's home ground, the .
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between El Rayo 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.
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Rayo Zuliano preview
Rayo Zuliano heads into the match with the following record in the Primera División: in 15 matches, El Rayo secured 4 victories, 2 draws, and 9 losses, maintaining an average of 0.93 points per game.
Taking a broader look at El Rayo's 2026 season, the team has achieved a total of 4 victories so far.
Rayo Zuliano has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 14 goals, of which 14 were scored in the Primera División, resulting in an average of 0.93 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Lewuis Nerban Peña Díaz, who has found the back of the net 6 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Deiber Vásquez has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 3 assists.
On the defensive side, Rayo Zuliano has conceded 26 goals in the Primera División (an average of 1.73 per game) and 26 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.73 per match in the 2026 campaign.
Estudiantes de Mérida preview
Estudiantes de Mérida comes into the game with 21 matches played so far in the Primera División. They have secured 8 victories, 3 draws, and 10 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026 season, the team has recorded 8 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses.
Estudiantes de Mérida Fútbol Club's attack has been highly effective, scoring 26 goals during this period. Of that total, 26 were netted in the Primera División, with an average of 1.24 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.24.
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 28 goals with an average of 1.33 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 28 goals in 21 matches, averaging 1.33 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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