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Estudiantes Merida vs Deportivo La Guaira

Venezuela Venezuela

Liga FUTVE Estadio Metropolitano de Mérida
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Match Events

18'
Montero A.
33'
Rojas T.
37'
Sub
Montero A. In: Roberts E.
Out: Montero A.

AI Match Summary

The Liga FUTVE game between Estudiantes Merida and Deportivo La Guaira finished 0-1, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Deportivo La Guaira.

Win Probability Meter

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

31%
Estudiantes Merida
40%
Draws
29%
Deportivo La Guaira
Draw rate projection: 40% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

66% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Estudiantes Merida come out ahead of Deportivo La Guaira on wins alone.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 40%.
  • Regular Liga FUTVE form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors Deportivo La Guaira here — 5 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

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 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Estudiantes Merida Clean Sheet 20%
Deportivo La Guaira Clean Sheet 18%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Estudiantes Merida Deportivo La Guaira
Matches Played 30 31
Wins 11 10
Draws 3 14
Losses 16 7
Goals Scored 0.63 0.75
Goals Conceded 1.5 1
Expected Goals (xG) 0.63 0.75
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.50 1.00

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 6, 2026 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Deportivo La Guaira
0:1
Aug 24, 2025 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Deportivo La Guaira
1:2
Mar 16, 2025 Liga FUTVE
Deportivo La Guaira vs Estudiantes Merida
2:1
Nov 13, 2024 Liga FUTVE
Deportivo La Guaira vs Estudiantes Merida
3:1
Oct 30, 2024 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Deportivo La Guaira
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Estudiantes Merida Compare

Avg xG / game 0.48
Avg xA / game 0.32

Deportivo La Guaira Compare

Top Goalscorer Rodriguez A.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.68
Avg xA / game 0.42

Sokapicks Momentum Index

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

Estudiantes Merida 32 / 100
Deportivo La Guaira 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 Deportivo La Guaira

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Estudiantes Merida found the back of the net in 60% of recent matches (30 games).

These sides typically produce 2.40 goals when they meet.

Away concern: Deportivo La Guaira has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.

Deportivo La Guaira has conceded goals in 58% of their last 31 outings.

Scoring Trends

Estudiantes Merida VS Deportivo La Guaira
0.63 Goals Scored 0.75
1.5 Goals Conceded 1
63% Over 1.5 63%
25% Over 2.5 13%
13% Over 3.5 13%

League Standings

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Deportivo La Guaira1376015:627
2Metropolitanos1374217:1025
3Dep. Tachira1373317:1224
4Universidad Central1372424:2023
5Portuguesa1355320:1220
6Estudiantes Merida1362521:1820
7Carabobo1347223:1419
8Academia Puerto Cabello1345416:1417
9Zamora1345414:1417
10Caracas1336415:1715
11Rayo Zuliano1342713:2314
12Monagas1332814:2211
13Academia Anzoategui1323815:259
14Trujillanos130499:264