Carabobo vs Estudiantes Mérida: match statistics
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Carabobo vs Estudiantes Mérida: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Carabobo plays Estudiantes Mérida in Primera División (Venezuela). The game is scheduled for September 7, 2026. Venue: Estadio Polideportivo Misael Delgado.
Recent form
Carabobo has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Estudiantes Mérida has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Carabobo scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 0.88. Estudiantes Mérida scores 1.20 and allows 1.32. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Carabobo's games and 48% of Estudiantes Mérida's. The Over 2.5 rates are 31% and 48%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 46% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Carabobo has the higher season xG average, 1.78 to 1.21 per game. Carabobo takes 16.3 shots per game, while Estudiantes Mérida takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Carabobo leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Estudiantes Mérida leads at halftime in 24% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Carabobo's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (13 goals). For Estudiantes Mérida, it is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.54 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 46% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 5 previous meetings were available. The record was 4 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Carabobo | Estudiantes Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.28 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Estudiantes Mérida is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Carabobo · 2 pts / game - Estudiantes Mérida
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Carabobo is 25% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Carabobo · 1.2 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida
Carabobo is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Carabobo · 1.32 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida
Carabobo scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Estudiantes Mérida keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 meczów).
Estudiantes Mérida scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while Carabobo keeps a clean sheet in 42% (11 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Carabobo
Over / Under - Estudiantes Mérida
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Carabobo - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Estudiantes Mérida - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (13 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Carabobo
Estudiantes Mérida
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).
Teams vs league
| Carabobo | Liga | Estudiantes Mérida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.54 | • 2.52 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 53% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 31% | 46% | ▲ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 42% | 28% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 50% | 67% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 76% | ▲ 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Carabobo's perspective: 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Estudiantes Mérida. Games average 2.60 goals, and both teams scored in 40% of them.
FAQ
When do Carabobo and Estudiantes Mérida play?
Carabobo face Estudiantes Mérida on September 7, 2026 in Primera División at Estadio Polideportivo Misael Delgado. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Carabobo and Estudiantes Mérida?
In the last 5 head-to-head matches Carabobo won 4, Estudiantes Mérida won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.60 goals, with both teams scoring in 40% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Carabobo vs Estudiantes Mérida?
Carabobo score 1.50 goals per game on average and Estudiantes Mérida 1.20. The Primera División average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 46% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Carabobo's matches and 48% of Estudiantes Mérida's.
What form are Carabobo and Estudiantes Mérida in?
Over the last 5 games Carabobo have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Estudiantes Mérida 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Carabobo vs Estudiantes Mérida?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.