Estudiantes Merida FC vs Deportivo Tachira: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Betiball's prediction for Estudiantes Merida FC vs Deportivo Tachira on 02 May 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Estudiantes Merida FC vs Deportivo Tachira preview before placing your bet.

Estudiantes Merida FC vs Deportivo Tachira: Starting Lineups Time : 02/05/2026 16:00

Estudiantes Merida FC
2 - 1
Finished
Deportivo Tachira
90+4' event Elias Ajam
90+1' event Jesus Lobo / Cesar Magallan
90+1' event Elias Ajam / Kevin Quejada
82' event Jean Gutierez / Romeesh Nathaniel Ivey Be
61' event Andres Montero / Louis Angelo Pena
45' event Kevin Quejada
43' event Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma
38' event Kevin Quejada
6' event Cesar Magallan
event 90+6' Luis Zuniga
event 90+5' Carlos Jose Sosa Moreno
event 78' Jairo Villalpando / Pablo Jesus Camacho Figueira
event 73' Luis Zuniga
event 69' Jose Balza / Brayan Palmezano
event 69' Leandro Fioravanti / Agustin Perez
event 61' Luis Zuniga / Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino
event 60' Luis Gonzalez / Franco Provenzano
event 45+6' Franco Provenzano No goal confirmed
event 45' Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino
event 44' Guillermo Fratta Cabrera
90+4' event Elias Ajam
event 90+6' Luis Zuniga
90+1' event Jesus Lobo / Cesar Magallan
event 90+5' Carlos Jose Sosa Moreno
90+1' event Elias Ajam / Kevin Quejada
event 78' Jairo Villalpando / Pablo Jesus Camacho Figueira
82' event Jean Gutierez / Romeesh Nathaniel Ivey Be
event 73' Luis Zuniga
61' event Andres Montero / Louis Angelo Pena
event 69' Jose Balza / Brayan Palmezano
45' event Kevin Quejada
event 69' Leandro Fioravanti / Agustin Perez
43' event Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma
event 61' Luis Zuniga / Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino
38' event Kevin Quejada
event 60' Luis Gonzalez / Franco Provenzano
6' event Cesar Magallan
event 45+6' Franco Provenzano No goal confirmed
event 45' Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino
event 44' Guillermo Fratta Cabrera
Estudiantes Merida FC Estudiantes Merida FC
Substitutions
#35 Elias Ajam
#7 Ender Albarran
#26 Juan Azocar
#21 Angel Flores
#2 Jean Gutierez
#32 Ander Izarra
#16 Jesus Lobo
#11 Andres Montero
#31 Geovan Montes
#18 Bryan Steven Rivera
#1 Roberto Rojas
#36 Nestor Zambrano
Estudiantes Merida FC Estudiantes Merida FC Deportivo Tachira Deportivo Tachira
10Shots23
5Shots on Goal9
17Fouls13
1Corner Kick6
13Free kick17
2Offside1
3Yellow card4
0Red card1
0Aerial1
7Save3
13Successful Tackles14
13Interceptions9
29Long pass17
2Successful center11
5Shots off goal14
0Hit The Post2
13Tackle14
4Dribbles7
13Throw-in29
277Passes371
72Attacks114
27Dangerous attacks68
0Corner Kicks(HT)4
2BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed1
5ShotsInsideBox18
5ShotsOutsideBox4
49DuelsWon64
1.45ExpectedGoals1.43
2.21xGOT1.84
15Touches In Opposition Box39
6AccurateCrosses30
33GroundDuelsWon45
16AerialDuelsWon19
38Clearances11
Deportivo Tachira Deportivo Tachira
Substitutions
#17 Jose Balza
#50 Jesus Camargo
#5 Leandro Fioravanti
#11 Luis Gonzalez
#38 Gustavo Lozano
#31 Carlos Mendez
#6 Adrian Montanez
#19 Alexander Rondon
#44 Edicson Tamiche
#8 Jairo Villalpando
#41 Wilder Wilches
#27 Luis Zuniga
Commentary
90+6' Luis Zuniga - Deportivo Tachira receive second yellow card
90+5' Carlos Jose Sosa Moreno - Deportivo Tachira receive a yellow card
90+4' Elias Ajam - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a yellow card
90+1' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Jesus Lobo / Cesar Magallan
90+1' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Elias Ajam / Kevin Quejada
82' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Jean Gutierez / Romeesh Nathaniel Ivey Be
78' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Jairo Villalpando / Pablo Jesus Camacho Figueira
73' Luis Zuniga - Deportivo Tachira receive a yellow card
69' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Jose Balza / Brayan Palmezano
69' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Leandro Fioravanti / Agustin Perez
61' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Andres Montero / Louis Angelo Pena
61' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Luis Zuniga / Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino
60' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Luis Gonzalez / Franco Provenzano
45+6' VAR review - Deportivo Tachira
45' Kevin Quejada - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a yellow card
45' Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino - Deportivo Tachira receive a yellow card
44' Goal! Guillermo Fratta Cabrera - Deportivo Tachira
43' Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a yellow card
38' Goal! Kevin Quejada - Estudiantes Merida FC
6' Goal! Cesar Magallan - Estudiantes Merida FC

How We Build the Estudiantes Merida FC vs Deportivo Tachira Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Estudiantes Merida FC vs Deportivo Tachira on 02 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Estudiantes Merida FC vs Deportivo Tachira Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Estudiantes Merida FC's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Deportivo Tachira's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Estudiantes Merida FC and Deportivo Tachira sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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