Deportivo Táchira vs Estudiantes Mérida: match statistics
Statistical analysis suggests evenly matched chances for both teams, favoring a draw. Deportivo Táchira displays solid home form with a 50% win rate in home matches, ball possession dominance (63%), and a favorable xG balance (1.9 xG For vs 0.76 xG Against). Estudiantes Mérida impresses with offensive efficiency away, scoring an average of 2 goals per match and not recording a single game without a goal (0% FTS). The recent form of both teams is identical (2 PPG in the last 5 matches), and the goal difference both for the hosts at home (+2) and the guests away (+3) is narrow. The key factor is Estudiantes' high shooting accuracy (24% shot conversion) alongside Deportivo Táchira's defensive stability, suggesting evenly matched encounters ending in a share of the points.
Deportivo Táchira vs Estudiantes Mérida: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Deportivo Táchira played against Estudiantes Mérida in Primera División (Venezuela). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Deportivo Táchira has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Estudiantes Mérida has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, with 2.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Deportivo Táchira scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 0.75. Estudiantes Mérida scores 1.75 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.43 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Deportivo Táchira's games and 75% of Estudiantes Mérida's. The Over 2.5 rates are 38% and 75%, compared with league averages of 47% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Táchira has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.19 per game. Deportivo Táchira takes 15.4 shots per game, while Estudiantes Mérida takes 10.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Deportivo Táchira leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Estudiantes Mérida leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Deportivo Táchira's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (4 goals). For Estudiantes Mérida, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.43 goals. Both teams score in 47% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Statistical analysis suggests evenly matched chances for both teams, favoring a draw. Deportivo Táchira displays solid home form with a 50% win rate in home matches, ball possession dominance (63%), and a favorable xG balance (1.9 xG For vs 0.76 xG Against). Estudiantes Mérida impresses with offensive efficiency away, scoring an average of 2 goals per match and not recording a single game without a goal (0% FTS). The recent form of both teams is identical (2 PPG in the last 5 matches), and the goal difference both for the hosts at home (+2) and the guests away (+3) is narrow. The key factor is Estudiantes' high shooting accuracy (24% shot conversion) alongside Deportivo Táchira's defensive stability, suggesting evenly matched encounters ending in a share of the points.
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Game stats
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
| Deportivo Táchira | Estudiantes Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.47 |
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.
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.
Estudiantes Mérida is 55% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Deportivo Táchira · 1.75 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida
Deportivo Táchira is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.75 goals / game - Deportivo Táchira · 1.5 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida
Deportivo Táchira scores in 50% of games (4 of 8 meczów), while Estudiantes Mérida keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 meczów).
Estudiantes Mérida scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 meczów), while Deportivo Táchira keeps a clean sheet in 38% (3 of 8 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 - Deportivo Táchira
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)
Deportivo Táchira - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Estudiantes Mérida - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| 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 16-30 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (3). 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
Deportivo Táchira
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
| Deportivo Táchira | Liga | Estudiantes Mérida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 1.88 | 2.43 | ▲ 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 47% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 38% | 45% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 38% | 33% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 38% | 71% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 63% | 69% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
- Estudiantes MéridaSubstitutionOn: Michael Leonel Maldonado UzcáteguiOff: Bryan Steven Rivera Andrango
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Deportivo Táchira's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Estudiantes Mérida. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Deportivo Táchira vs Estudiantes Mérida?
The Primera División match finished Deportivo Táchira 1:0 Estudiantes Mérida. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Deportivo Táchira and Estudiantes Mérida?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Deportivo Táchira won 2, Estudiantes Mérida won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Deportivo Táchira vs Estudiantes Mérida?
Deportivo Táchira score 1.13 goals per game on average and Estudiantes Mérida 1.75. The Primera División average is 2.43 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Deportivo Táchira's matches and 75% of Estudiantes Mérida's.
What form are Deportivo Táchira and Estudiantes Mérida in?
Over the last 5 games Deportivo Táchira have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Estudiantes Mérida 3-1-1 (2.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Deportivo Táchira vs Estudiantes Mérida?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Deportivo Táchira vs Estudiantes Mérida: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.