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Monagas vs Estudiantes Merida - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Venezuela Venezuela

Liga FUTVE Estadio Monumental de Maturín, Maturín
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
VS
10:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Monagas host Estudiantes Merida in the Liga FUTVE. History leans heavily one way in this fixture. Monagas have averaged 1.39 scored and 1.29 conceded recently, against Estudiantes Merida's 1.14 scored and 1.24 conceded. Head-to-head, Monagas have won 1 to Estudiantes Merida's 4, with 0 draws. They last met on Apr 19, 2026, ending 3:2. xG projections (1.38 - 1.13) back Estudiantes Merida to edge this. Home (1) are the model's selection here, or BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

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

47%
Monagas
30%
Draws
23%
Estudiantes Merida
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Monagas

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Monagas average 1.39 goals a game right now, well clear of Estudiantes Merida's 1.14.
  • 47% — that's where the model lands on Monagas taking it.
  • Regular Liga FUTVE form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • History favors Estudiantes Merida here — 4 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 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 70.2%
Monagas Clean Sheet 20%
Estudiantes Merida Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Monagas Estudiantes Merida
Matches Played 28 29
Wins 11 11
Draws 4 5
Losses 13 13
Goals Scored 1.39 1.14
Goals Conceded 1.29 1.24
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Apr 19, 2026 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Monagas
3:2
Jul 19, 2025 Liga FUTVE
Monagas vs Estudiantes Merida
1:0
Feb 6, 2025 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Monagas
2:0
Nov 10, 2024 Liga FUTVE
Monagas vs Estudiantes Merida
2:3
Nov 3, 2024 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Monagas
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Monagas 76 / 100
Estudiantes Merida 10 / 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
Monagas Estudiantes Merida

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Monagas Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Estudiantes Merida has conceded goals in 83% of their last 29 outings.

Monagas found the back of the net in 75% of recent matches (28 games).

These sides typically produce 3.00 goals when they meet.

Monagas went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Monagas VS Estudiantes Merida
1.88 Goals Scored 1
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.88
63% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 25%
63% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Monagas

(Home)
19 Sept
Rayo Zuliano
1 : 1
Monagas
16 Sept
Monagas
1 : 0
Zamora
13 Sept
Caracas
0 : 1
Monagas
09 Sept
Monagas
5 : 1
Bolivar
06 Sept
Monagas
0 : 1
Metropolitanos
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Estudiantes Merida

(Away)
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
03 Sept
Estudiantes Merida
1 : 1
Universidad Central
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Metropolitanos 11 9 1 1 24:9 28
2 Dep. Tachira 11 7 2 2 24:14 23
3 Academia Puerto Cabello 11 5 4 2 15:9 19
4 Carabobo 11 5 3 3 12:8 18
5 Portuguesa 11 4 5 2 14:12 17
6 Deportivo La Guaira 11 5 1 5 21:16 16
7 Estudiantes Merida 11 4 4 3 12:12 16
8 Universidad Central 11 4 3 4 12:11 15
9 Monagas 11 4 2 5 12:13 14
10 Caracas 11 2 5 4 9:14 11
11 Rayo Zuliano 11 3 2 6 17:23 11
12 Trujillanos 11 3 2 6 12:18 11
13 Zamora 11 2 2 7 10:21 8
14 Academia Anzoategui 11 1 2 8 6:20 5
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