Estudiantes Mérida vs Rayo Zuliano: match statistics
Rayo Zuliano presents significantly better away form with 100% efficiency (1 win in 1 away match) and a positive goal difference (+2). Estudiantes Mérida has only 100% draws in home matches (1 draw), has not yet won any game at home, and has a zero goal balance. The visitors score an average of 3 goals away, while the hosts score an average of 2 goals in home matches, giving Rayo Zuliano an offensive advantage. Additionally, shot conversion (23% vs 22%) and average shots on target (4 vs 3) favor the visitors. Considering all statistics, Rayo Zuliano has a real chance of achieving a victory on the road, even though Estudiantes Mérida will be fighting for their first home win of the season.
Estudiantes Mérida vs Rayo Zuliano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Estudiantes Mérida played against Rayo Zuliano in Primera División (Venezuela). The game was played on February 13, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Estudiantes Mérida has 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.50 points per game. Rayo Zuliano has 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 1.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Estudiantes Mérida scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 2.50. Rayo Zuliano scores 1.50 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.57 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 100% of Estudiantes Mérida's games and 50% of Rayo Zuliano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 100% and 50%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 43% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Estudiantes Mérida has the higher season xG average, 1.41 to 0.89 per game. Estudiantes Mérida takes 11.5 shots per game, while Rayo Zuliano takes 9.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Estudiantes Mérida leads at halftime in 0% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Rayo Zuliano leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Estudiantes Mérida's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Rayo Zuliano, it is minutes 61-75 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.57 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 43% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Rayo Zuliano presents significantly better away form with 100% efficiency (1 win in 1 away match) and a positive goal difference (+2). Estudiantes Mérida has only 100% draws in home matches (1 draw), has not yet won any game at home, and has a zero goal balance. The visitors score an average of 3 goals away, while the hosts score an average of 2 goals in home matches, giving Rayo Zuliano an offensive advantage. Additionally, shot conversion (23% vs 22%) and average shots on target (4 vs 3) favor the visitors. Considering all statistics, Rayo Zuliano has a real chance of achieving a victory on the road, even though Estudiantes Mérida will be fighting for their first home win of the season.
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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
| Estudiantes Mérida | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 28% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.44 | 0.60 |
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.
Rayo Zuliano is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / game - Estudiantes Mérida · 1.5 pts / game - Rayo Zuliano
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 33% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida · 1.5 goals / game - Rayo Zuliano
Rayo Zuliano is 150% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.5 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida · 1 goals / game - Rayo Zuliano
Estudiantes Mérida scores in 100% of games (2 of 2 meczów), while Rayo Zuliano keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 meczów).
Rayo Zuliano scores in 50% of games (1 of 2 meczów), while Estudiantes Mérida keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - Estudiantes Mérida
Over / Under - Rayo Zuliano
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.
Estudiantes Mérida is 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Estudiantes Mérida · 0.5 pts / game - Rayo Zuliano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Estudiantes Mérida - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Rayo Zuliano - second-half results
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 3.0 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 100% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 0% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.50 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 50% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 100% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +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 (2 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Estudiantes Mérida
Rayo Zuliano
* 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
| Estudiantes Mérida | Liga | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 4.50 | 2.57 | • 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 100% | 57% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 100% | 43% | ▲ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 25% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 79% | ▼ 50% |
^ 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.
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 Estudiantes Mérida's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Rayo Zuliano. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Estudiantes Mérida vs Rayo Zuliano?
The Primera División match finished Estudiantes Mérida 1:2 Rayo Zuliano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Estudiantes Mérida and Rayo Zuliano?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Estudiantes Mérida won 1, Rayo Zuliano won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Estudiantes Mérida vs Rayo Zuliano?
Estudiantes Mérida score 2.00 goals per game on average and Rayo Zuliano 1.50. The Primera División average is 2.57 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 43% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Estudiantes Mérida's matches and 50% of Rayo Zuliano's.
What form are Estudiantes Mérida and Rayo Zuliano in?
Over the last 5 games Estudiantes Mérida have a 0-1-1 record (0.50 points per game) and Rayo Zuliano 1-0-1 (1.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Estudiantes Mérida vs Rayo Zuliano?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Estudiantes Mérida vs Rayo Zuliano: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.