Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Mérida: match statistics
Academia Puerto Cabello presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive 2:1 goal record at their stadium. The hosts remain unbeaten at home this season, achieving 50% clean sheets and scoring an average of 1.5 goals per match. Despite higher scoring efficiency (2.5 goals average away), Estudiantes Mérida shows significant defensive instability, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per away game. A key factor is the hosts' possession advantage (66% vs 53%) and better xG metrics in home matches (1.46 vs 1.22 visitors' xG away). Although the recent form of both teams over the last five matches is average, Academia's stability on their own turf gives them the edge in this clash.
Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Mérida: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Academia Puerto Cabello played Estudiantes Mérida in Primera División (Venezuela). The match was played on 27 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Academia Puerto Cabello: 1-2-1, 1.25 points/match. Estudiantes Mérida: 1-1-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Academia Puerto Cabello scores 1.25 and concedes 1.00 goals per match. Estudiantes Mérida scores 2.00 and concedes 1.75. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Academia Puerto Cabello 75%, Estudiantes Mérida 75%. Over 2.5: Academia Puerto Cabello 25%, Estudiantes Mérida 100%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 52%.
xG, shots and style
Academia Puerto Cabello has higher xG: 1.51 vs 1.32. Academia Puerto Cabello: 14.5 shots per match, Estudiantes Mérida: 11.0.
Match halves
Academia Puerto Cabello: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 0.75. Estudiantes Mérida: half-time lead 50%, second-half goals 0.50.
Goals by minute
Academia Puerto Cabello: 61-75 (2 goals). Estudiantes Mérida: 16-30 (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 52%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. Average goals 2.00, 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
Academia Puerto Cabello presents solid home form with a 50% win rate and an impressive 2:1 goal record at their stadium. The hosts remain unbeaten at home this season, achieving 50% clean sheets and scoring an average of 1.5 goals per match. Despite higher scoring efficiency (2.5 goals average away), Estudiantes Mérida shows significant defensive instability, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per away game. A key factor is the hosts' possession advantage (66% vs 53%) and better xG metrics in home matches (1.46 vs 1.22 visitors' xG away). Although the recent form of both teams over the last five matches is average, Academia's stability on their own turf gives them the edge in this clash.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
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.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Academia Puerto Cabello | Estudiantes Mérida | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.50 |
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 Puerto Cabello is 25% better for: last-5 form.
1.25 pts / match - Academia Puerto Cabello · 1 pts / match - 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.
Estudiantes Mérida is 60% better for: goals scored per match.
1.25 goals / match - Academia Puerto Cabello · 2 goals / match - Estudiantes Mérida
Academia Puerto Cabello is 75% better for: goals conceded per match.
1 goals / match - Academia Puerto Cabello · 1.75 goals / match - Estudiantes Mérida
Academia Puerto Cabello scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Estudiantes Mérida keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
Estudiantes Mérida scores in 100% of matches (4 of 4 matches), while Academia Puerto Cabello keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* 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.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
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)
Over / Under - Academia Puerto Cabello
Over / Under - Estudiantes Mérida
1st half
2nd half
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.
Estudiantes Mérida is 60% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.25 pts / match - Academia Puerto Cabello · 2 pts / match - Estudiantes Mérida
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Academia Puerto Cabello - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 25% of matches and wins 25%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Estudiantes Mérida - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 50% of matches and wins 25%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.25 | 1.75 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Average goals in match | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 25% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 75% |
| No goal | 50% | 50% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 25% |
| No goal | 0% | 50% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -2 |
* 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.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (2 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 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
Academia Puerto Cabello
Estudiantes Mérida
* 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 Puerto Cabello | Liga | Estudiantes Mérida | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.25 | 2.69 | ▲ 3.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 75% | 55% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 25% | 52% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | • 25% | 26% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 79% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
- Academia Puerto CabelloSubstitutionOn: Edwuin Alexander Pernía MartínezOff: Andrés Fabián Ponce Núñez
- Academia Puerto CabelloSubstitutionOn: Jhon Lorens Marchán CorderoOff: Daniel Alessandro Saggiomo Mosquera
- Academia Puerto CabelloSubstitutionOn: Jayson Alfredo Martínez VásquezOff: Geremías Meléndez Rhenals
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
Recent meetings (2): Academia Puerto Cabello 0 - 0 - 2 Estudiantes Mérida. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Mérida?
The Primera División match finished Academia Puerto Cabello 1:2 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 Puerto Cabello and Estudiantes Mérida?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Academia Puerto Cabello won 0, Estudiantes Mérida won 2 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 Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Mérida?
Academia Puerto Cabello score 1.25 goals per game on average and Estudiantes Mérida 2.00. The Primera División average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 52% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Academia Puerto Cabello's matches and 75% of Estudiantes Mérida's.
What form are Academia Puerto Cabello and Estudiantes Mérida in?
Over the last 5 games Academia Puerto Cabello have a 1-2-1 record (1.25 points per game) and Estudiantes Mérida 1-1-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Academia Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Mérida?
The statistical background for Academia Puerto Cabello 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.