Puerto Cabello vs Estudiantes Merida: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Puerto Cabello prepare to host Estudiantes de Merida on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 00:30, this VENEZUELA: Apertura fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Puerto Cabello, currently unknown in the standings with 5 points from 4 games, are within reach of the top with 7 points behind. They've earned 4 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.

Estudiantes de Merida, sitting unknown with 4 points, are evenly matched but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 2 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Recent meetings between Puerto Cabello and Estudiantes de Merida have favored Estudiantes de Merida, with Estudiantes de Merida claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Rayo Zuliano, Puerto Cabello recorded a 1-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation.

Estudiantes de Merida's last outing came against Anzoategui, where they secured a 3-0 victory using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Puerto Cabello are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Puerto Cabello and Estudiantes de Merida are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Puerto Cabello's fixtures have averaged 2 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Estudiantes de Merida's games average 3.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 75% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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