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
Key match information
Estudiantes Mérida played Rayo Zuliano in Primera División (Venezuela). The match was played on 13 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Estudiantes Mérida: 0-1-1, 0.50 points/match. Rayo Zuliano: 1-0-1, 1.50 points/match.
Goal statistics
Estudiantes Mérida scores 2.00 and concedes 2.50 goals per match. Rayo Zuliano scores 1.50 and concedes 1.00. League average: 2.57 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Estudiantes Mérida 100%, Rayo Zuliano 50%. Over 2.5: Estudiantes Mérida 100%, Rayo Zuliano 50%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 43%.
xG, shots and style
Estudiantes Mérida has higher xG: 1.41 vs 0.89. Estudiantes Mérida: 11.5 shots per match, Rayo Zuliano: 9.0.
Match halves
Estudiantes Mérida: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 0.50. Rayo Zuliano: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00.
Goals by minute
Estudiantes Mérida: 16-30 (2 goals). Rayo Zuliano: 61-75 (2 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Primera División: 2.57 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 43%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. 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
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.
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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Rayo Zuliano is 200% better for: last-5 form.
0.5 pts / match - Estudiantes Mérida · 1.5 pts / match - 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 match.
2 goals / match - Estudiantes Mérida · 1.5 goals / match - Rayo Zuliano
Rayo Zuliano is 150% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.5 goals / match - Estudiantes Mérida · 1 goals / match - Rayo Zuliano
Estudiantes Mérida scores in 100% of matches (2 of 2 matches), while Rayo Zuliano keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 matches).
Rayo Zuliano scores in 50% of matches (1 of 2 matches), while Estudiantes Mérida keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 2 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 - Estudiantes Mérida
Over / Under - Rayo Zuliano
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 100% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / match - Estudiantes Mérida · 0.5 pts / match - Rayo Zuliano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Estudiantes Mérida - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Rayo Zuliano - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.50 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.50 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Estudiantes Mérida
Rayo Zuliano
* 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
| Estudiantes Mérida | Liga | Rayo Zuliano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 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
Recent meetings (2): Estudiantes Mérida 1 - 0 - 1 Rayo Zuliano. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
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.