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Sat 19 Sep 2026

Portuguesa FC vs Estudiantes de Merida FC prediction & analysis

58%
Footrivo pick

Both teams to score

Fair pick · fair odds 1.73 · bookmaker 1.75

5/10Rating
1.75Odds
2

Value bet: Estudiantes de Merida FC to win @ 2.80 – our chance 38% vs 36% implied by the price (edge +6%). Bigger price, more risk.

Quick tips for this match

ResultEstudiantes de Merida FC to win38% · @2.80
Double chanceEither team to win76% · @1.33
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score58% · @1.75
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals78% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–111% · fair 9.22

Portuguesa FC vs Estudiantes de Merida FC preview and prediction

The match

The Primera División sees Portuguesa FC take on Estudiantes de Merida FC on Saturday 19 September, kicking off at 21:00 (WAT). Portuguesa FC are 4th with 3 points from 5 games (in the top four), while Estudiantes de Merida FC sit 9th on 17 points (in the bottom three). A gap of 14 points shows the difference in quality this season.

Form guide

Portuguesa FC's last 5: WDDDD Most recently they beat Estudiantes de Merida FC 2–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.

Estudiantes de Merida FC's last 5: LLDWD Most recently they lost to Portuguesa FC 1–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.0 conceded.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 13 September 2026, finished Portuguesa FC 2–1 Estudiantes de Merida FC.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.2 for Portuguesa FC and 1.2 for Estudiantes de Merida FC. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 58%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 58% chance at odds of 1.75. Predicted score: Portuguesa FC 1–1 Estudiantes de Merida FC. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Portuguesa FC38%fair 2.65 · @2.38
Draw24%fair 4.11 · @3.10
Estudiantes de Merida FC38%fair 2.63 · @2.80
2.41Expected goals
1.20Portuguesa FC xG
1.21Estudiantes de Merida FC xG
58%Both score
43%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–113%
0–111%
1–011%
0–09%
1–28%
2–18%

From our goals model: Portuguesa FC 1.2 – 1.2 Estudiantes de Merida FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultEstudiantes de Merida FC to win38%2.632.80 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win76%1.321.33
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score58%1.731.75
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals69%1.44–
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals57%1.76–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals78%1.29–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time45%2.22–
Half-time / full-timeHT Estudiantes de Merida FC / FT Estudiantes de Merida FC21%4.84–
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–111%9.22–

Form

Portuguesa FC – last 6

WDDDDW
13 Sepvs Estudiantes de Merida FC2–1W
13 Sep@ Rayo Zuliano1–1D
5 Sepvs Zamora FC1–1D
3 Sep@ Caracas FC1–1D
30 Augvs Metropolitanos FC2–2D
16 Augvs Trujillanos FC1–0W
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Estudiantes de Merida FC – last 6

LLDWDW
13 Sep@ Portuguesa FC1–2L
7 Sep@ Carabobo FC0–1L
3 Sepvs UCV1–1D
31 Aug@ Deportivo La Guaira2–1W
22 Augvs Puerto Cabello1–1D
15 Augvs Anzoátegui FC1–0W
1.0Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
67%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

13 Sep 2026Portuguesa FC v Estudiantes de Merida FC2–1
Portuguesa FC vs Estudiantes de Merida FC head-to-head page →

Primera División table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Metropolitanos FC261763+2657
2Deportivo Tachira FC261565+1851
3Deportivo La Guaira261286+1344
4Carabobo FC2610115+1441
5Puerto Cabello2610106+940
6Portuguesa FC269125+1039
7UCV261169+239
8Estudiantes de Merida FC261079+237
9Caracas FC267118-332
10Monagas SC268513-829
11Zamora FC266713-1525
12Rayo Zuliano267415-2125
13Trujillanos FC264616-2318
14Anzoátegui FC264517-2417

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Portuguesa FC vs Estudiantes de Merida FC?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 58% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.75.

Who will win Portuguesa FC vs Estudiantes de Merida FC?

On our numbers Portuguesa FC have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Estudiantes de Merida FC 38%.

How many goals will there be in Portuguesa FC vs Estudiantes de Merida FC?

We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Portuguesa FC vs Estudiantes de Merida FC?

Our predicted score is Portuguesa FC 1–1 Estudiantes de Merida FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.

When is Portuguesa FC vs Estudiantes de Merida FC?

Portuguesa FC vs Estudiantes de Merida FC (Primera División) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 21:00 (West Africa Time).

Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.