Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes de Mérida | Prediction | Primera División | 10/08
Venezuela - Primera División
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.
APWin predictions for Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes de Mérida
With odds already defined by leading bookmakers, our specialists have thoroughly reviewed the key match data. Check out our expert prediction below:
BTTS - Yes
Market: BTTS - Yes · @ 1.73
Confidence
68%
Last updated: 09-08-2026
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Our prediction is: Rayo Zuliano to win
Based on our evaluations, Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes de Mérida is a matchup between two evenly matched sides. But playing at home gives Rayo Zuliano the added advantage, which is why we recommend taking Rayo Zuliano to win outright at home.
The odds offered for a Rayo Zuliano win have a lot of value, and the fact that they have that home support should help tremendously in their bid to get the victory.
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.
- 18/10/2026Rayo ZulianoCaracasL1218/10/2026Primera DivisiónRayo Zuliano
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Caracas1 - 2L - 10/10/2026MetropolitanosRayo ZulianoL4010/10/2026Primera DivisiónMetropolitanos
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Rayo Zuliano4 - 0L - 19/09/2026Rayo ZulianoMonagasD1119/09/2026Primera DivisiónRayo Zuliano
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Monagas1 - 1D - 16/09/2026TrujillanosRayo ZulianoW2416/09/2026Primera DivisiónTrujillanos
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Rayo Zuliano2 - 4W - 13/09/2026Rayo ZulianoPortuguesaW2013/09/2026Primera DivisiónRayo Zuliano
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Portuguesa2 - 0W
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.
- 18/10/2026Estudiantes de MéridaMetropolitanosD2218/10/2026Primera DivisiónEstudiantes de Mérida
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Metropolitanos2 - 2D - 11/10/2026MonagasEstudiantes de MéridaL2111/10/2026Primera DivisiónMonagas
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Estudiantes de Mérida2 - 1L - 20/09/2026Estudiantes de MéridaTrujillanosD1120/09/2026Primera DivisiónEstudiantes de Mérida
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Trujillanos1 - 1D - 16/09/2026PortuguesaEstudiantes de MéridaL2116/09/2026Primera DivisiónPortuguesa
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Estudiantes de Mérida2 - 1L - 12/09/2026Estudiantes de MéridaDeportivo TáchiraW2012/09/2026Primera DivisiónEstudiantes de Mérida
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Deportivo Táchira2 - 0W
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
Home
Estudiantes de Mérida
Away
Points & Results
- PPG0.931.29
- 27%Wins38%
- 40%First to Score43%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game0.931.24
- Conceded/game1.731.33
- xG1.051.23
- xGA1.671.49
Trends
- 53%Both Score48%
- 7%Clean Sheet14%
- 47%Failed to Score38%
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