Portuguesa vs Estudiantes Mérida: match statistics
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Portuguesa vs Estudiantes Mérida: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Portuguesa plays Estudiantes Mérida in Primera División (Venezuela). The game is scheduled for September 13, 2026. Venue: Estadio General José Antonio Páez.
Recent form
Portuguesa has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Estudiantes Mérida has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Portuguesa scores 1.37 goals per game and allows 1.04. Estudiantes Mérida scores 1.15 and allows 1.30. Games in this league average 2.54 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of Portuguesa's games and 48% of Estudiantes Mérida's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 44%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 45% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Portuguesa has the higher season xG average, 1.30 to 1.25 per game. Portuguesa takes 11.8 shots per game, while Estudiantes Mérida takes 11.4.
First-half and second-half trends
Portuguesa leads at halftime in 37% of its games and scores 0.70 goals per game after halftime. Estudiantes Mérida leads at halftime in 22% and scores 0.56 after halftime.
When the teams score
Portuguesa's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 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 45% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.67 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
| Portuguesa | Estudiantes Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 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 14% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Portuguesa · 1.6 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.
Portuguesa is 19% better for: goals scored per game.
1.37 goals / game - Portuguesa · 1.15 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida
Portuguesa is 25% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.04 goals / game - Portuguesa · 1.3 goals / game - Estudiantes Mérida
Portuguesa scores in 78% of games (21 of 27 meczów), while Estudiantes Mérida keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
Estudiantes Mérida scores in 63% of games (17 of 27 meczów), while Portuguesa keeps a clean sheet in 41% (11 of 27 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 - Portuguesa
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.
Portuguesa is 24% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.48 pts / game - Portuguesa · 1.19 pts / game - Estudiantes Mérida
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Portuguesa - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 37% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Estudiantes Mérida - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 80% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| 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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - 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
Portuguesa
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
| Portuguesa | Liga | Estudiantes Mérida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.41 | 2.54 | ▼ 2.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 53% | ▼ 48% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 45% | • 44% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 41% | 28% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 70% | 67% | ▲ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 70% | 76% | ▲ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Portuguesa's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Estudiantes Mérida. Games average 3.67 goals, and both teams scored in 67% of them.
FAQ
When do Portuguesa and Estudiantes Mérida play?
Portuguesa face Estudiantes Mérida on September 13, 2026 in Primera División at Estadio General José Antonio Páez. 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 Portuguesa and Estudiantes Mérida?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Portuguesa won 1, Estudiantes Mérida won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 67% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Portuguesa vs Estudiantes Mérida?
Portuguesa score 1.37 goals per game on average and Estudiantes Mérida 1.15. The Primera División average is 2.54 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 45% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Portuguesa's matches and 48% of Estudiantes Mérida's.
What form are Portuguesa and Estudiantes Mérida in?
Over the last 5 games Portuguesa have a 1-4-0 record (1.40 points per game) and Estudiantes Mérida 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Portuguesa vs Estudiantes Mérida?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Portuguesa vs Estudiantes Mérida: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.