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Portuguesa vs Estudiantes Merida - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Venezuela
Liga FUTVE Estadio General Jose Antonio Paez, Araure 
Match Events
8'
8'
Rivas C.
9'
9'
Navas Barrera V. H.
Assist: Lopez O.
18'
18'
Sub
Gutierez J. In: Caicedo L.
Out: Gutierez J.
AI Match Summary
Portuguesa in this Liga FUTVE matchup, with the score ending 2-1 — backing the pre-match view that favored Portuguesa.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
33%
35%
32%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
32%
/ Low Confidence
- Portuguesa haven't matched Estudiantes Merida's recent run of results.
- Model gives Estudiantes Merida a 32% chance of winning this.
- Regular Liga FUTVE form gives a decent read on both sides.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 6.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 3%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Portuguesa Clean Sheet 22%
Estudiantes Merida Clean Sheet 68%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Portuguesa | Estudiantes Merida |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 30 |
| Wins | 8 | 11 |
| Draws | 13 | 6 |
| Losses | 8 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.1 | 1.13 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.14 | 1.23 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.06 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Sep 16, 2026 Liga FUTVE
Portuguesa vs Estudiantes Merida
2:1
Apr 5, 2026 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa
2:1
Sep 20, 2025 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa
2:0
Aug 6, 2025 Copa Venezuela
Portuguesa vs Estudiantes Merida
1:0
Jul 29, 2025 Copa Venezuela
Estudiantes Merida vs Portuguesa
2:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Portuguesa Compare
Top Goalscorer Navas Barrera V. H.
2 Goals Avg xG / game 0.82
Avg xA / game 0.53
Estudiantes Merida Compare
Top Goalscorer Matheus D.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.59
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Portuguesa 24 / 100
Estudiantes Merida 59 / 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
Portuguesa Estudiantes Merida
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Estudiantes Merida Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 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 30 outings.
Portuguesa's goal record stands at 69% scoring rate across 29 recent games.
Historical meetings average 2.60 goals per match.
Estudiantes Merida's recent record shows 3 losses from the last 5 matches.
Scoring Trends
Portuguesa VS Estudiantes Merida
0.75 Goals Scored 1.13
1 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 88%
25% Over 2.5 50%
0% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Portuguesa
(Home) 04 Nov
Portuguesa
0 : 3 Deportivo La Guaira
01 Nov
Deportivo La Guaira
2 : 2 Portuguesa
28 Oct
Metropolitanos
0 : 0 Portuguesa
25 Oct
Portuguesa
1 : 3 Carabobo
21 Oct
Portuguesa
0 : 2 Zamora
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04 Nov
Portuguesa
0 : 3 Deportivo La Guaira
25 Oct
Portuguesa
1 : 3 Carabobo
21 Oct
Portuguesa
0 : 2 Zamora
10 Oct
Portuguesa
0 : 0 Deportivo La Guaira
16 Sept
Portuguesa
2 : 1 Estudiantes Merida
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Estudiantes Merida
(Away) 21 Oct
Estudiantes Merida
1 : 2 Caracas
18 Oct
Estudiantes Merida
2 : 2 Metropolitanos
11 Oct
Monagas
2 : 1 Estudiantes Merida
20 Sept
Estudiantes Merida
1 : 1 Trujillanos
16 Sept
Portuguesa
2 : 1 Estudiantes Merida
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11 Oct
Monagas
2 : 1 Estudiantes Merida
16 Sept
Portuguesa
2 : 1 Estudiantes Merida
07 Sept
Carabobo
1 : 0 Estudiantes Merida
30 Aug
Deportivo La Guaira
1 : 2 Estudiantes Merida
10 Aug
Rayo Zuliano
3 : 0 Estudiantes Merida
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropolitanos | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 30:11 | 32 |
| 2 | Dep. Tachira | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 30:17 | 27 |
| 3 | Academia Puerto Cabello | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 19:12 | 23 |
| 4 | Carabobo | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 15:10 | 22 |
| 5 | Portuguesa | 13 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 14:12 | 19 |
| 6 | Monagas | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17:17 | 18 |
| 7 | Deportivo La Guaira | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 22:18 | 17 |
| 8 | Caracas | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15:16 | 17 |
| 9 | Estudiantes Merida | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 15:16 | 17 |
| 10 | Universidad Central | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13:15 | 16 |
| 11 | Trujillanos | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 14:20 | 14 |
| 12 | Rayo Zuliano | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 18:29 | 11 |
| 13 | Academia Anzoategui | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8:22 | 8 |
| 14 | Zamora | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12:27 | 8 |
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