Caracas FC vs Estudiantes Merida Prediction: Caracas Leading the Head to Head Win Count

In the upcoming fixture of the Venezuelan Primera Division, Caracas FC will take on Estudiantes Merida at the Estadio Olímpico de la UCV in Caracas. Going in the contest, Caracas FC stands 1st with 2 wins and 4 points, and Estudiantes Merida stands 2nd with a draw and a win in the contest so far. With 15 wins from 26 games played between the two, Caracas FC leads the head-to-head statistics quite convincingly and is likely to win tomorrow. Moreover, when the last time these two sides played against each other, Caracas FC won 3-1.

Going in the game, Caracas FC is coming off a draw against Hermanos Colmenarez (0-0) and a win previously against Deportivo La Guaira (2-0). Caracas FC will depend on the likes of Edson Castillo and Luis Gonzalez, who played the most pivotal role in securing the win against Deportivo La Guaira. With 8 goals scored in the last 5 games played, Caracas FC averages about 1.6 goals per game, which is quite decent in the context of the ongoing fixtures.

Going in the game, Estudiantes Merida has managed to win only a single game from its last five games played. Estudiantes Merida stands in a sensitive spot as it needs to cement its position with a win, taking a leap over Caracas FC. With only 6 goals scored in the last 5 games played, Estudiantes Merida averages 1.2 goals per game, which might not be enough to hold Caracas FC. For Estudiantes, Adjin Livingstone, Luis Arenas, and Marcel Guaramato will be in action. 

Caracas hasn't lost to Estudiantes Merida in their last 5 meetings (3W, 2D), making them the favorite to win again. The game total is expected to be over 2.5, as I am predicting a high-scoring game. Considering the goal-scoring averages of the two sides, we can expect both sides to score.

• Caracas FC to Win for 1.95
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 1.96
• Total Over 2.5 for 2.165