Estudiantes Merida vs Rayo Zuliano Prediction & Tips | Liga FUTVE - Apertura

arrow_back Back/Liga FUTVE - Apertura/Estudiantes Merida vs Rayo Zuliano

Estudiantes Merida

Home

Full Time

1 - 2

HT: 1 - 0

Friday 13 February

Rayo Zuliano

Away

Estudiantes MeridaTimelineRayo Zuliano

1st Half

Velez J.

31'

Rodriguez C.

39'

Quejada K.

sports_soccer

45'

Acosta H.

45+4'

2nd Half

Vasquez Ferrer D. A.Out: Maldonado C.

sync_alt

46'

Romero C.

sports_soccer

48'

Vasquez Ferrer D. A.

57'

Julio J.Out: Jimenez A.

sync_alt

59'

Pena L.Out: Ochoa J.

sync_alt

59'

Montilla Maldonado J. A.Out: Rivera B.

sync_alt

62'

Azocar J.Out: Magallan C.

sync_alt

62'

Montero A.

69'

Julio J.

69'

Izarra A.Out: Montero A.

sync_alt

72'

Lobo J.

73'

Pena L.Assist: Vasquez Ferrer D. A.

sports_soccer

76'

Gonzalez M.Out: Romero C.

sync_alt

77'

Chacon P.Out: Arias J.

sync_alt

79'

Ajam EliasOut: Quejada K.

sync_alt

80'

Zambrano N.Out: Lobo J.

sync_alt

80'

Camacaro J.

83'

Top stats

1.62Expected goals (xG)0.92

64%Ball possession36%

15Total shots6

3Shots on target3

4Big chances2

8Corner kicks2

86% (397/463)Passes72% (190/265)

4Yellow cards4

Shots

1.62Expected goals (xG)0.92

0.93xG on target (xGOT)0.89

15Total shots6

3Shots on target3

10Shots off target2

2Blocked shots1

12Shots inside the box4

3Shots outside the box2

1Hit the woodwork0

Attack

4Big chances2

8Corner kicks2

27Touches in opposition box7

0Accurate through passes0

3Offsides1

11Free kicks16

Passes

86% (397/463)Passes72% (190/265)

64% (41/64)Long passes23% (10/44)

72% (86/120)Passes in final third43% (17/40)

25% (9/36)Crosses22% (2/9)

1.62Expected assists (xA)0.31

23Throw ins21

Defense

16Fouls11

88% (14/16)Tackles44% (7/16)

51Duels won44

15Clearances36

11Interceptions9

0Errors leading to shot0

0Errors leading to goal0

Goalkeeping

1Goalkeeper saves2

0.89xGOT faced0.93

-1.11Goals prevented-0.07

auto_awesome

AI Prediction

verified Medium Confidence

11.95

X3.13

23.55

Recommended Bet

check_circle

Away Win

Stake: Medium (7/10)

Opp. Value

Key Factors

Season: Home 1.30 PPG vs Away 1.00 PPG

Recent Form (weighted): Home 0.45 PPG vs Away 1.64 PPG

Goals (venue): Home 1.20 GPG vs Away 1.00 GPG

Defense (venue): Home 1.20 conc vs Away 1.40 conc

donut_small Win Probabilities

30%

40%

Estudiantes Merida

Draw

Rayo Zuliano

Lineup Predictions & Ratings

Estudiantes Merida

Starting 11

9Kevin Stiven Quejada Lasso

7.30

14Romeesh Nathaniel Ivey Belgrave

6.70

17César Andrés Magallán Estaba

6.73

4Christopher Rodríguez

7.17

5Wilken Samir Ramírez Holguin

6.79

16Jesús Manuel Lobo Meza

6.80

20José Antonio Montilla Maldonado

3.62

3Javier Alejandro Marquez Torres

6.33

15Cristhian Rivas

CDM6.88

25Héctor Andrés Acosta Di Gregorio

6.54

12Eddie Roberts Chifundo

6.59

Substitutes

21Ángel Jesús Flores Pérez

6.86

11Andrés Eduardo Montero Cárdenas

7.16

32Ander Izarra

3.26

35Elías Ajam

-Jean Fran Gutiérrez Abreu

18Bryan Steven Rivera Andrango

LB3.12

44Luis Alberto Caicedo Medina

-Tito Rojas

Rayo Zuliano

Starting 11

1José Gabriel Camacaro Caldera

6.81

6Andrés Kinsler

6.63

8Jhan Velez

7.15

9Cristian Gregory Maldonado Chourio

6.39

11Cristian Romero

6.50

17Óscar Ivan Conde Chourio

6.70

23José Luis Ochoa Machado

6.60

26Jorge Luis Gómez Rodríguez

7.59

10Joiser Daniel Arias Maza

6.92

Substitutes

97Luis Elías Urbina Criollo

3.15

5Johao Alberto Martínez Villegas

3.35

7Deiber Vásquez

3.41

-Rafael Santiago Ramírez Cabrera (Injured)

-Luis Enrique Paz Fernández

19Gilmar Martínez

6.75

25Jaider Daniel Julio Gastelbondo

6.52

-Fernando Díaz

90Lewuis Nerban Peña Díaz

8.37

-Mayken Eduardo González Aldazoro

Ratings based on player performance in recent matches

Match Preview

Estudiantes FC will face off against Rayo Zuliano in a Primera Division clash at the Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano de Mérida on February 14, 2026.

Standing 11th in the league with 1 point, Estudiantes FC will take on 6th-placed Rayo Zuliano, who have secured 3 points.

Estudiantes FC has faced setbacks with 3 losses in their recent 6 matches, while Rayo Zuliano has also struggled, losing 4 out of their last 6 encounters.

With Estudiantes FC displaying a goal-scoring prowess by netting 2+ goals in 67% of their matches, the stage is set for an interesting battle between these two sides.

As per the model prediction, Rayo Zuliano is tipped to emerge victorious with a 2-3 scoreline against Estudiantes FC.

compareTeam Comparison

Based on 2 matches

Estudiantes MeridavsRayo Zuliano

2.00Goals / Match1.50

2.50Conceded / Match1.00

0Clean Sheets0

4.50Shots on Target / Match2.50

51.0%Possession %52.0%

75.7%Pass Accuracy %79.7%

sports_soccerGoals & Scoring

4Goals Scored3

5Goals Conceded2

4Big Chances5

0Big Chances Missed3

1Penalty Goals0

gps_fixedShooting

23Total Shots18

9Shots on Target5

swap_horizPassing & Possession

51.0%Avg Possession52.0%

634Total Passes716

75.7%Pass Accuracy79.7%

shieldDefending

24Tackles32

19Interceptions10

7Saves8

55.6%Duels Won42.2%

gavelDiscipline

22Fouls27

5Yellow Cards8

0Red Cards2

6Offsides2

analyticsOther

6Corners12

9Successful Dribbles17

0Errors Leading to Goal1

6.79Avg Rating6.73

League Standings Context

For Estudiantes Merida

Pos	Team	P	D	L	Pts
10	Carabobo	2	2	0	2
11	Estudiantes FC	2	1	1	1
12	Trujillanos FC	2	1	1	1

For Rayo Zuliano

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	Pts
5	Deportivo Tachira	2	1	0	1	3
6	Rayo Zuliano	2	1	0	1	3
7	Caracas	2	0	2	0	2

Advanced Stats (Avg per match)

34.2/ 71.7

Dangerous Attacks

30.8/ 76.5

40.0%

Shots on Target

29.0%

9.5

Total Shots

12.0

48.0%

Possession

48.0%

Team Performance (Avg)

1.3

Goals Scored / Match

1.0

1.5

Goals Conceded / Match

1.3

Head-to-Head Summary

Estudiantes Merida Wins

33%

Draws

Rayo Zuliano Wins

67%

Total H2H Matches: 6

Recent Form Stats

Market	Estudiantes Merida	Rayo Zuliano
Over 1.5 Goals	83%5/6	50%3/6
Over 2.5 Goals	50%3/6	50%3/6
Both Teams to Score	50%3/6	33%2/6

* Based on last 6 matches

Past Matches

Last 6: Estudiantes Merida

Home Games: Estudiantes Merida

Last 6: Rayo Zuliano

Away Games: Rayo Zuliano

history Recent Form

Estudiantes Merida

1.3 GPG

Rayo Zuliano

1.0 GPG

group Head to Head

PL2 Aug 2025

2-1

PL21 Feb 2025

1-0

PL19 Oct 2024

2-1

PL18 Apr 2024

2-1

PL27 Aug 2023

2-1

83%

Over 2.5 Goals

83%

Both Team Score

Head-to-Head Detailed

Over 1.5 Goals

83%

5 / 6 matches

Over 2.5 Goals

83%

5 / 6 matches

Over 3.5 Goals

0 / 6 matches

Both Teams to Score

83%

5 / 6 matches

Estudiantes Merida CS

17%

Clean Sheets

Rayo Zuliano CS

Clean Sheets

Recent Matches

2 Aug 2025

Rayo Zuliano

2 - 1

Estudiantes Mérida

21 Feb 2025

Estudiantes Mérida

1 - 0

Rayo Zuliano

19 Oct 2024

Rayo Zuliano

2 - 1

Estudiantes Mérida

18 Apr 2024

Estudiantes Mérida

2 - 1

Rayo Zuliano

27 Aug 2023

Rayo Zuliano

2 - 1

Estudiantes Mérida

11 Mar 2023

Estudiantes Mérida

1 - 2

Rayo Zuliano

Current Form Comparison

Form (Overall)

1.30

Form (Overall)

1.00

Estudiantes Merida is +30% better in terms of Points Per Game

Zamora

3 - 2

Estudiantes Mérida

2 - 2

Caracas

Academia Anzoátegui

1 - 3

Rayo Zuliano

0 - 1

Zamora

Weekly Newsletter

Subscribe for Betting Tips

Get exclusive predictions delivered to your inbox.

Join our community of smart bettors. Get exclusive predictions, value picks, and statistical analysis delivered straight to your inbox.

Free Weekly Tips

Value Opportunities

Estudiantes Merida vs Rayo Zuliano Prediction & Tips | Liga FUTVE - Apertura | FootballTips.app