Venezuela - Primera DivisiónData current as of 17 October 2026

Academia Anzoátegui vs Estudiantes Mérida: match statistics

135%(2.20)
X35%(3.00)
230%(3.10)

Both teams are displaying very poor form this season, which suggests balanced odds for any outcome. Academia Anzoátegui has an awful home record (0% wins in home matches, 100% losses), but slightly better xG metrics (1.31 vs 1.17). Estudiantes Mérida have also not won any away match (100% losses), although they score more goals on the road (an average of 2 goals). A key factor is that both teams have an identical points tally in their last 5 matches (0.8 PPG) and similar form (a losing streak). The high average goals in both teams' matches (4.0 for the hosts, 5.0 for the visitors) and a zero clean sheet percentage indicate probable goals on both sides. Considering the parity in strength and the weak defense of both teams, a draw seems the most likely scenario, although the hosts' slight advantage in possession (64% vs 54%) gives them a minimally better chance of a favorable result.

Academia Anzoátegui vs Estudiantes Mérida: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Academia Anzoátegui played Estudiantes Mérida in Primera División (Venezuela). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 0:3.

Current form

Academia Anzoátegui: 1-0-2, 1.00 points/match. Estudiantes Mérida: 0-1-2, 0.33 points/match.

Goal statistics

Academia Anzoátegui scores 1.67 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Estudiantes Mérida scores 1.67 and concedes 2.33. League average: 2.63 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Academia Anzoátegui 67%, Estudiantes Mérida 100%. Over 2.5: Academia Anzoátegui 100%, Estudiantes Mérida 100%. League level: BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 48%.

xG, shots and style

Estudiantes Mérida has higher xG: 1.47 vs 1.07. Academia Anzoátegui: 11.0 shots per match, Estudiantes Mérida: 12.3.

Match halves

Academia Anzoátegui: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.67. Estudiantes Mérida: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.33.

Goals by minute

Academia Anzoátegui: 31-45+ (2 goals). Estudiantes Mérida: 16-30 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Primera División: 2.63 goals per match, BTTS 59%, Over 2.5 48%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 50%.

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

Both teams are displaying very poor form this season, which suggests balanced odds for any outcome. Academia Anzoátegui has an awful home record (0% wins in home matches, 100% losses), but slightly better xG metrics (1.31 vs 1.17). Estudiantes Mérida have also not won any away match (100% losses), although they score more goals on the road (an average of 2 goals). A key factor is that both teams have an identical points tally in their last 5 matches (0.8 PPG) and similar form (a losing streak). The high average goals in both teams' matches (4.0 for the hosts, 5.0 for the visitors) and a zero clean sheet percentage indicate probable goals on both sides. Considering the parity in strength and the weak defense of both teams, a draw seems the most likely scenario, although the hosts' slight advantage in possession (64% vs 54%) gives them a minimally better chance of a favorable result.

View the statistical overview

Half-by-half

0 : 2
1st half
0 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

48Possession (%)52
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
20Shots7
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
7Shots on target4
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
1.99xG0.85
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
9Corners2
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
33Dangerous attacks16
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
5Fouls7
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
2Cards2
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?

This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.

Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
1.67Goals scored / match1.67
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
2Goals conceded / match2.33
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
46%Average possession55%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
4Shots on target / match4
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

11Shots per match12.33
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
4Shots on target4
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
15.2%Shot conversion13.5%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
46%Possession55%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
1.07xG for1.47
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
1.75xG against1.34
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

Shooting quality

Academia Anzoátegui: Counter-attackingEstudiantes Mérida: Efficient finishing
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
Accuracy (shots on target)36%32%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.100.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.420.42

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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Academia Anzoátegui is 203% better for: last-5 form.

1 pts / match - Academia Anzoátegui · 0.33 pts / match - Estudiantes Mérida

Academia Anzoátegui
LLW
Season result split
33% W0% D67% L
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-2
1.00 pts / match · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-2
1.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 at home
0-0-1
L
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.7Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.07Opponent xG: 1.75BTTS: 67%Over 2.5: 100%
Estudiantes Mérida
DLL
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
0% W33% D67% L
Season (W-D-L)
0-1-2
0.33 pts / match · goal difference -2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-1-2
0.33 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.7Goals conceded: 2.3xG: 1.47Opponent xG: 1.34BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

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.

Academia Anzoátegui is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.

2 goals / match - Academia Anzoátegui · 2.33 goals / match - Estudiantes Mérida

Academia Anzoátegui scoring profile: very strong

Academia Anzoátegui scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Estudiantes Mérida keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 3 matches).

Estudiantes Mérida scoring profile: very strong

Estudiantes Mérida scores in 100% of matches (3 of 3 matches), while Academia Anzoátegui keeps a clean sheet in 33% (1 of 3 matches).

5Goals scored (season)5
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
6Goals conceded (season)7
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
3.67Average goals in match4
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
5Goals scored (last 5)5
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
6Goals conceded (last 5)7
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
33%2 goals67%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
33%3 goals0%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
0%4 goals0%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

How often they concede at least...

67%1 goal100%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
67%2 goals100%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
67%3 goals33%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
0%4 goals0%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.

67%
Academia Anzoátegui - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.2 of 3 matches
100%
Estudiantes Mérida - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.3 of 3 matches
59%
League average

Goal patterns

33%BTTS at half-time67%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
0%BTTS in both halves33%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
33%Scored in both halves33%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

BTTS and goal count

67%Min. 3 goals and BTTS100%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
33%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
67%BTTS - last 5100%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?

How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.

Full match - team comparison (Over)

Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

1st half

67%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
67%Min. 2 goals before half-time67%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time33%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
67%Min. 2 goals after half-time67%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
33%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

Match 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.

Academia Anzoátegui - half-time state
33% leading67% draw0% trailing
Estudiantes Mérida - half-time state
33% leading67% draw0% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.67Points per match (1st half)1.67
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
1Goals scored (1st half)1.33
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
0.33Goals conceded (1st half)1
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
1.33Average goals (1st half)2.33
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
67%Clean sheet before half-time33%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
33%No goal before half-time0%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per match (2nd half)0.33
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
0.67Goals scored (2nd half)0.33
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
1.67Goals conceded (2nd half)1.33
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
2.33Average goals (2nd half)1.67
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
33%Clean sheet after half-time0%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida
33%No goal after half-time67%
Academia AnzoáteguiEstudiantes Mérida

Academia Anzoátegui - second-half results

33% W0% D67% L
5
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+1.3

Concedes 1.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Estudiantes Mérida - second-half results

0% W33% D67% L
5
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
+1
Goal difference (1st half)
1
Second-half points
-3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding0%

Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 0%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Academia Anzoátegui - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.671.00
Goals scored / match1.00.7
Goals conceded / match0.31.7
Average goals in match1.32.3
1 goal67%100%
2 goals67%67%
3 goals0%33%
Clean sheet67%33%
No goal33%33%
Goal difference+2-3
Half-time: 33% leading - 67% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 33% won - 0% draw - 67% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 33% - Half-time goals total: 3
Estudiantes Mérida - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.670.33
Goals scored / match1.30.3
Goals conceded / match1.01.3
Average goals in match2.31.7
1 goal100%100%
2 goals67%67%
3 goals33%0%
Clean sheet33%0%
No goal0%67%
Goal difference+1-3
Half-time: 33% leading - 67% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 33% draw - 67% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 67% - Half-time goals total: 4

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Academia Anzoátegui
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
0
0
16-30
2
0
31-45
1
0
46-60
0
4
61-75
1
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Estudiantes Mérida
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
2
1
16-30
1
1
31-45
0
2
46-60
0
0
61-75
1
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

3.83
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
2.0 : 1.8
Estimated goal split
home : away
146%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
84%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+4%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Academia Anzoátegui

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.68
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.35
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.60
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.25
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
122%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
159%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.3
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 20% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

Estudiantes Mérida

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.79
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-2.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.20
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.99
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
133%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
170%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-1.0
Late goals
20% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 20% come in the first quarter-hour.
20%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Primera División).

Teams vs league

Academia AnzoáteguiLigaEstudiantes Mérida
Average goals in match▲ 3.672.63▲ 4.00
Both teams scored▲ 67%59%▲ 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 100%48%▲ 100%
Clean sheets▲ 33%24%▼ 0%
Goal before half-time▼ 67%78%▲ 100%
Goal after half-time▲ 100%78%▲ 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.63
Average goals per match
59%
Both teams scored
48%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
24%
Clean sheets
1.37
Home goals / match
1.26
Away goals / match
+9%
Home attack advantage
+8%
Home defence advantage
+11%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
41%
2 goals
11%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
33%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Estudiantes MéridaYellow cardCésar Andrés Magallán Estaba
  2. Academia AnzoáteguiYellow cardJosé Enrique Caraballo Rosal
  3. Academia AnzoáteguiYellow cardEdanyilber José Navas Alayón
  4. Estudiantes MéridaSubstitutionOn: Diego Armando Mejías DavilaOff: Andrés Eduardo Montero Cárdenas
  5. Academia AnzoáteguiSubstitutionOn: Jesús Armando Castellano AnuelOff: Aldry Javier Contreras Cabeza
  6. Estudiantes MéridaSubstitutionOn: Juan Carlos Azócar SeguraOff: Romeesh Nathaniel Ivey Belgrave
  7. Estudiantes MéridaSubstitutionOn: Ander IzarraOff: Kevin Stiven Quejada Lasso
  8. Estudiantes MéridaYellow cardTito Daniel Rojas Rojas

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.

Freddy BriceñoMatches officiated: 9
5.33Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 244%Home wins44%Draws11%Away wins

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (2): Academia Anzoátegui 1 - 0 - 1 Estudiantes Mérida. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.

Academia Anzoátegui FC
0 : 1
Estudiantes de Mérida FC
Estudiantes de Mérida FC
3 : 4
Academia Anzoátegui FC

FAQ

What was the result of Academia Anzoátegui vs Estudiantes Mérida?

The Primera División match finished Academia Anzoátegui 0:3 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 Academia Anzoátegui and Estudiantes Mérida?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Academia Anzoátegui won 1, Estudiantes Mérida won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Academia Anzoátegui vs Estudiantes Mérida?

Academia Anzoátegui score 1.67 goals per game on average and Estudiantes Mérida 1.67. The Primera División average is 2.63 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Academia Anzoátegui's matches and 100% of Estudiantes Mérida's.

What form are Academia Anzoátegui and Estudiantes Mérida in?

Over the last 5 games Academia Anzoátegui have a 1-0-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Estudiantes Mérida 0-1-2 (0.33 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Academia Anzoátegui vs Estudiantes Mérida?

The statistical background for Academia Anzoátegui vs Estudiantes Mérida — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.