Estudiantes Merida vs Carabobo Prediction: Both teams will aim to prevent a defeat

The Venezuela Liga FUTVE Round 1 opening match between Estudiantes Merida and Carabobo is scheduled at Estadio Metropolitano de Merida Stadium. Estudiantes Merida will aim to secure a win on their home soil, while Carabobo will aim to prevent a defeat on the road. Let’s analyze previous results, overall performance, recent forms, and my betting opinion on how to place your bets.

Estudiantes Merida - LLWWW

Estudiantes Merida recorded three wins in their World Club-friendly matchups against Rayo Zualiano, Zamora, and Metropolitanos before this match. During these games, they have scored eight goals while conceding four. Since they will kick off their season's opening match on their home soil, Estudiantes Merida will aim to secure a win and start with a winning record.

Carabobo - DLWLW

Carabobo recorded one loss and two wins in their World Club-friendly games. They suffered a defeat against Bucaramanga in a 1-2 loss, while they were victorious against La Equidad and Santa Fe. During these games, they have scored three goals while conceding two. Carabobo will aim to secure a win on the road as they will be playing in the opening game of the season.

H2H

Estudiantes Merida and Carabobo met in 27 games, in which Estudiantes Mérida won 4 matches while Carabobo won 12. 11 matches between them ended in a draw.

Match Facts:

According to their last 8 games between both teams, Estudiantes Merida and Carabobo scored below three goals in seven games, and more than two goals were recorded in one.

Estudiantes Merida won four and tied one of their last five games.

Carabobo won two, tied one, and lost two of their last five games on the road.

Expert Betting Tips

Coming into this match, I expect Estudiantes Merida and Carabobo to perform stronger in their attacking play since both teams will aim to secure a win to start the season. Therefore, I expect at least one goal to be recorded early this match. Meanwhile, seven of their 8 games between goals were recorded below three goals, but I expect both teams to showcase superior play in front of the net since I expect both teams to be in their best play here. Hence, I expect more than two goals to be recorded, while I expect both teams to end in a draw because the home team will aim to prevent a defeat early on their home soil, while the visiting team will not give up without a fight.

Our first prediction is that more than two goals will be recorded - 2.10 for odds at 1xbet

Our second prediction for this match is- that 1 goal will be recorded before halftime ends at 2.15 for odd at Betway.

Our third prediction for the match is that both teams will not give up on a defeat for 3.00 odds at Bet365.