Sport Picks
Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes Merida
Venezuela
Liga FUTVE Estadio José Encarnación Romero, Maracaibo 
Match Events
22'
22'
Ochoa J.
Assist: Romero C.
25'
25'
Romero C.
Assist: Orejuela S.
46'
46'
Sub
Maldonado M. In: Montilla Maldonado J. A.
Out: Maldonado M.
AI Match Summary
Rayo Zuliano in this Liga FUTVE matchup, with the score ending 3-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Rayo Zuliano.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
35%
35%
30%
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Draw
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
35%
/ Low Confidence
- Estudiantes Merida have won more games recently than Rayo Zuliano.
- 35% — that's where the model lands on Rayo Zuliano taking it.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- 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 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 32.8%
Rayo Zuliano Clean Sheet 68%
Estudiantes Merida Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Rayo Zuliano | Estudiantes Merida |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 29 |
| Wins | 9 | 11 |
| Draws | 6 | 5 |
| Losses | 13 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 1.29 | 1.14 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.68 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.31 | 1.50 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 10, 2026 Liga FUTVE
Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes Merida
3:0
Feb 13, 2026 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Rayo Zuliano
1:2
Aug 2, 2025 Liga FUTVE
Rayo Zuliano vs Estudiantes Merida
2:1
Feb 21, 2025 Liga FUTVE
Estudiantes Merida vs Rayo Zuliano
1:0
Jan 15, 2025 Club Friendly
Estudiantes Merida vs Rayo Zuliano
3:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Rayo Zuliano Compare
Top Goalscorer Ochoa J.
1 Goals Assists Leader Romero C.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.01
Avg xA / game 0.66
Estudiantes Merida Compare
Avg xG / game 1.36
Avg xA / game 0.83
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Rayo Zuliano 50 / 100
Estudiantes Merida 26 / 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
Rayo Zuliano Estudiantes Merida
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Rayo Zuliano Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
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 let in goals in 83% of their last 29 matches.
Attacking prowess: Rayo Zuliano scored in 64% of their last 28 outings.
Games between these two average 2.60 goals.
Recent resilience: Rayo Zuliano stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Rayo Zuliano VS Estudiantes Merida
1.75 Goals Scored 1
2 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 25%
63% Over 3.5 0%
Recent Form & Match History
Rayo Zuliano
(Home) 19 Sept
Rayo Zuliano
1 : 1 Monagas
16 Sept
Trujillanos
2 : 4 Rayo Zuliano
13 Sept
Rayo Zuliano
1 : 1 Portuguesa
09 Sept
Urena
0 : 0 Rayo Zuliano
06 Sept
Dep. Tachira
3 : 1 Rayo Zuliano
Page 1 of 6
19 Sept
Rayo Zuliano
1 : 1 Monagas
13 Sept
Rayo Zuliano
1 : 1 Portuguesa
03 Sept
Rayo Zuliano
4 : 3 Carabobo
26 Aug
Rayo Zuliano
3 : 0 Urena
22 Aug
Rayo Zuliano
1 : 4 Deportivo La Guaira
Page 1 of 3
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
Page 1 of 6
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
03 Aug
Caracas
2 : 2 Estudiantes Merida
Page 1 of 3
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 |
Promotion - Liga FUTVE (Clausura - Quadrangular)
