Match context

The upcoming match between Estudiantes de Merida FC and Puerto Cabello is scheduled for 22.08.2026 20:00 in Primera División. The analysis uses only stored statistics, form, head-to-head records, trend percentages and active Premium market signals. It does not guarantee a particular result.

Standings and season form
Estudiantes de Merida FC are in position 6 with 7 points after 21 matches. The season record is 8 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses. The goals record is 26 scored and 28 conceded. The stored form sequence is WLWD. Puerto Cabello are in position 3 with 9 points after 22 matches. The season record is 8 wins, 6 draws and 8 losses. The goals record is 29 scored and 26 conceded. The stored form sequence is WWWL.

Recent results

Estudiantes de Merida FC recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 6 losses across the last 10 completed matches. The newest-to-oldest result sequence is WLWDLLLLWL. The averages are 0.60 goals scored and 1.40 goals conceded per match. Both teams scored in 20% of those matches, while 30% finished with over 2.5 goals. Puerto Cabello recorded 5 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses across the last 10 completed matches. The newest-to-oldest result sequence is WWWLLWLWDL. The averages are 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 goals conceded per match. Both teams scored in 50% of those matches, while 40% finished with over 2.5 goals.

Head-to-head

Across the last 10 head-to-head matches, Estudiantes de Merida FC recorded 4 wins, there were 0 draws, and Puerto Cabello recorded 6 wins. The average total was 2.60 goals per match. Both teams scored in 70% of those matches, while 70% finished with over 2.5 goals.

Trend indicators

The highest stored values are: Under 3.5 goals — 80%; Over 0.5 first-half goals — 60%; Over 1.5 goals — 60%; Over 2.5 goals — 50%; Under 2.5 goals — 50%. They are statistical indicators and are not automatically converted into a prediction.

Asian handicap market movement

The normalized movement for the Asian pair Estudiantes de Merida FC -0.25 / Puerto Cabello +0.25 supports Puerto Cabello by an average 3.43 percentage points across 3 bookmakers (Pinnacle, Bet365, 1xBet) with up to 7 stored observations. This is a market signal, not a result guarantee.

Discipline profile

The discipline profile for Estudiantes de Merida FC at home is based on 8 matches. The team averages 3.38 yellow cards, 0.13 red cards and 3.50 total cards per match. At least 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cards were recorded in 100.0%, 87.5%, 75.0%, 50.0% and 25.0% of those matches respectively, while a red card occurred in 12.5%. Season card data is available for 17 of 19 completed matches (89.5% coverage). The discipline profile for Puerto Cabello away from home is based on 11 matches. The team averages 3.45 yellow cards, 0.09 red cards and 3.55 total cards per match. At least 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cards were recorded in 100.0%, 90.9%, 63.6%, 54.5% and 27.3% of those matches respectively, while a red card occurred in 9.1%. Season card data is available for 17 of 18 completed matches (94.4% coverage).

What happened in the match

The match between Estudiantes de Merida FC and Puerto Cabello ended 1-1. The game produced 2 goals in total. The first half contained 1 goal. The following review compares the final result only with historical data, the discipline profile, trend values and Premium signals locked before kickoff.

Comparison with the head-to-head history

The historical profile from 10 head-to-head meetings averaged 2.6 goals, while this match produced 2. The result remained within one goal of the historical average. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings, the leading historical direction was BTTS at 70%. The actual outcome for this indicator was BTTS. The final result aligned with that historical profile. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings, the leading historical direction was Over 2.5 at 70%. The actual outcome for this indicator was Under 2.5. The final result did not align with that historical profile.

Which pre-match trends were confirmed and which were not

Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated No BTTS at 60%. The actual outcome was BTTS. The stored trend was not confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 1.5 at 60%. The actual outcome was Over 1.5. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 3.5 at 80%. The actual outcome was Under 3.5. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Over 0.5 HT at 60%. The actual outcome was Over 0.5 HT. The stored trend was confirmed by the result. Before kickoff, the stored trend indicated Under 1.5 HT at 80%. The actual outcome was Under 1.5 HT. The stored trend was confirmed by the result.

Discipline profile review

Before kickoff, the discipline profile for Estudiantes de Merida FC at home was based on 8 matches, with averages of 3.38 yellow cards, 0.13 red cards and 3.5 total cards per match. In this game, Estudiantes de Merida FC received 4 yellow cards and 0 red cards, 4 in total. That was 0.5 cards above the stored average. In the pre-match sample, 3+ cards occurred in 75% of matches, 5+ in 25%, and a red card in 12.5%. Before kickoff, the discipline profile for Puerto Cabello away from home was based on 11 matches, with averages of 3.45 yellow cards, 0.09 red cards and 3.55 total cards per match. In this game, Puerto Cabello received 3 yellow cards and 0 red cards, 3 in total. That was 0.55 cards below the stored average. In the pre-match sample, 3+ cards occurred in 63.6% of matches, 5+ in 27.3%, and a red card in 9.1%.

Asian handicap review

The Asian-handicap signal locked before kickoff supported Puerto Cabello at +0.25. The stored market movement was 3.43 percentage points across 3 bookmakers. At the final score of 1-1, the line settled as a half win. The Asian-handicap signal was confirmed.

Summary

Of 9 verifiable pre-match indicators, 7 aligned with the final result and 2 were not confirmed. This is a post-match verification of data stored before kickoff, not a revision of the analysis after the match ended.