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Estudiantes Merida vs Caracas - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Venezuela Venezuela

Copa Venezuela Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida, Mérida
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
VS
08:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the Copa Venezuela. Little to choose between these two on current form. Recent numbers: Estudiantes Merida at 1.11 goals for, 1.18 against; Caracas at 1.38 for, 1.32 against. Past meetings favor Estudiantes Merida slightly — 2-0-3 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Aug 3, 2026, ending 2:2. The numbers (0.88 xG vs 1.06) point toward Estudiantes Merida. AI prediction: Draw (X). Expect a competitive, tight affair.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

29%
Estudiantes Merida
20%
Draws
51%
Caracas
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Caracas

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • Estudiantes Merida haven't matched Caracas's recent run of results.
  • 40% chance of a draw — the model doesn't see a clear favorite.
  • Caracas arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • Historical meetings favor Estudiantes Merida, who have won 1 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Estudiantes Merida Clean Sheet 20%
Caracas Clean Sheet 17%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Estudiantes Merida Caracas
Matches Played 28 34
Wins 11 13
Draws 5 11
Losses 12 10
Goals Scored 1.11 1.38
Goals Conceded 1.18 1.32
Expected Goals (xG) 0.88 1.06
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 3, 2026 Liga FUTVE
Caracas vs Estudiantes Merida
2:2
Feb 1, 2026 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Caracas
2:2
Aug 10, 2025 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Caracas
1:0
Mar 1, 2025 Liga FUTVE
Caracas vs Estudiantes Merida
0:0
Aug 15, 2024 Liga FUTVE
Caracas vs Estudiantes Merida
2:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Estudiantes Merida 32 / 100
Caracas 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Estudiantes Merida Caracas

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Attacking prowess: Estudiantes Merida scored in 64% of their last 28 outings.

Caracas's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 34 matches.

Historical meetings average 2.80 goals per match.

Recent resilience: Estudiantes Merida stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Estudiantes Merida VS Caracas
1 Goals Scored 1.13
1 Goals Conceded 0.75
75% Over 1.5 50%
38% Over 2.5 25%
0% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Estudiantes Merida

(Home)
11 Oct
Monagas
2 : 1
Estudiantes Merida
20 Sept
Estudiantes Merida
1 : 1
Trujillanos
16 Sept
Portuguesa
2 : 1
Estudiantes Merida
12 Sept
Estudiantes Merida
2 : 0
Dep. Tachira
07 Sept
Carabobo
1 : 0
Estudiantes Merida
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Caracas

(Away)
14 Oct
Aragua
3 : 1
Caracas
11 Oct
Caracas
4 : 1
Zamora
07 Oct
Caracas
1 : 0
Yaracuyanos
20 Sept
Academia Anzoategui
1 : 1
Caracas
16 Sept
Metropolitanos
3 : 0
Caracas
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/8-finals
Deportivo La Guaira -
Aragua -
Metropolitanos -
Academia Anzoategui -
Carabobo -
Mineros -
Portuguesa -
Zamora -
Universidad Central -
Atletico Barinas -
Estudiantes Merida -
Caracas -
Dep. Tachira -
Monagas -
Academia Puerto Cabello -
Rayo Zuliano -
Quarter-finals
TBD -
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Semi-finals
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Final
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