Estudiantes Mérida vs UCV: match statistics
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Estudiantes Mérida vs UCV: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Estudiantes Mérida plays UCV in Primera División (Venezuela). The game is scheduled for September 3, 2026. Venue: Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano de Mérida.
Recent form
Estudiantes Mérida has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. UCV has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Estudiantes Mérida scores 1.20 goals per game and allows 1.32. UCV scores 1.46 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 2.49 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Estudiantes Mérida's games and 63% of UCV's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 58%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
UCV has the higher season xG average, 1.35 to 1.21 per game. Estudiantes Mérida takes 10.9 shots per game, while UCV takes 12.5.
First-half and second-half trends
Estudiantes Mérida leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.60 goals per game after halftime. UCV leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.75 after halftime.
When the teams score
Estudiantes Mérida's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For UCV, it is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Primera División games average 2.49 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% 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
| Estudiantes Mérida | UCV | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.33 |
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 233% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Estudiantes Mérida · 0.6 pts / game - UCV
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.
UCV is 22% better for: goals scored per game.
1.2 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida · 1.46 goals / game - UCV
Estudiantes Mérida is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.32 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida · 1.5 goals / game - UCV
Estudiantes Mérida scores in 64% of games (16 of 25 meczów), while UCV keeps a clean sheet in 13% (3 of 24 meczów).
UCV scores in 71% of games (17 of 24 meczów), while Estudiantes Mérida keeps a clean sheet in 16% (4 of 25 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 - UCV
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 19% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / game - Estudiantes Mérida · 1.04 pts / game - UCV
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
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.
UCV - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% 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 | 1.00 | 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.20 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (10). 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
Estudiantes Mérida
UCV
* 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 | UCV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.52 | 2.49 | ▲ 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 53% | ▲ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 48% | 45% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 29% | ▼ 13% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 72% | 66% | ▲ 83% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 75% | • 75% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Estudiantes Mérida's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss against UCV. Games average 1.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Estudiantes Mérida and UCV play?
Estudiantes Mérida face UCV on September 3, 2026 in Primera División at Estadio Olímpico Metropolitano de Mérida. 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 Estudiantes Mérida and UCV?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Estudiantes Mérida won 0, UCV won 1 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 1.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Estudiantes Mérida vs UCV?
Estudiantes Mérida score 1.20 goals per game on average and UCV 1.46. The Primera División average is 2.49 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Estudiantes Mérida's matches and 63% of UCV's.
What form are Estudiantes Mérida and UCV in?
Over the last 5 games Estudiantes Mérida have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and UCV 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Estudiantes Mérida vs UCV?
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.