Estudiantes Merida FC vs Portuguesa FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 05 April

Betiball's prediction for Estudiantes Merida FC vs Portuguesa FC on 05 April 2026 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Estudiantes Merida FC vs Portuguesa FC preview before placing your bet.

Estudiantes Merida FC vs Portuguesa FC: Starting Lineups Time : 05/04/2026 17:00

Estudiantes Merida FC
2 - 1
Finished
Portuguesa FC
90+6' event Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma
88' event Luis Alberto Caicedo Medina / Romeesh Nathaniel Ivey Be
81' event Kevin Quejada
80' event Nestor Zambrano / Andres Montero
80' event Ender Albarran / Jesus Lobo
75' event Cristopher Rodriguez
71' event Geovan Montes
62' event Geovan Montes
58' event Geovan Montes / Jose Montilla
58' event Louis Angelo Pena / Juan Azocar
30' event Roberto Rojas
event 85' Jose Perez / Jose Soto
event 72' Heber Daniel Garcia Torrealba / Ruben Rojas
event 57' Jesus Gonzalez / Gonzalo Matias Salega
event 46' Oscar Constantino Gonzalez / Moises Acuna
event 46' Cesar Urpin / Anthony Trujillo
event 45+1' Jose Soto
event 41' Anthony Trujillo
event 32' Johan Orlano Moreno Vivas
event 30' Johan Orlano Moreno Vivas Penalty awarded
90+6' event Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma
event 85' Jose Perez / Jose Soto
88' event Luis Alberto Caicedo Medina / Romeesh Nathaniel Ivey Be
event 72' Heber Daniel Garcia Torrealba / Ruben Rojas
81' event Kevin Quejada
event 57' Jesus Gonzalez / Gonzalo Matias Salega
80' event Nestor Zambrano / Andres Montero
event 46' Oscar Constantino Gonzalez / Moises Acuna
80' event Ender Albarran / Jesus Lobo
event 46' Cesar Urpin / Anthony Trujillo
75' event Cristopher Rodriguez
event 45+1' Jose Soto
71' event Geovan Montes
event 41' Anthony Trujillo
62' event Geovan Montes
event 32' Johan Orlano Moreno Vivas
58' event Geovan Montes / Jose Montilla
event 30' Johan Orlano Moreno Vivas Penalty awarded
58' event Louis Angelo Pena / Juan Azocar
30' event Roberto Rojas
Estudiantes Merida FC Estudiantes Merida FC
Substitutions
#35 Elias Ajam
#7 Ender Albarran
#44 Luis Alberto Caicedo Medina
#21 Angel Flores
#32 Ander Izarra
#33 Diego Mejias
#31 Geovan Montes
#28 Yeye
#10 Louis Angelo Pena
#18 Bryan Steven Rivera
#12 Eddie Roberts Chifundo
#36 Nestor Zambrano
Estudiantes Merida FC Estudiantes Merida FC Portuguesa FC Portuguesa FC
15Shots12
3Shots on Goal5
16Fouls15
8Corner Kick5
15Free kick15
0Offside2
4Yellow card2
4Save1
6Successful Tackles11
5Interceptions7
43Long pass15
6Successful center2
12Shots off goal7
1Hit The Post0
6Tackle11
9Dribbles3
15Throw-in14
428Passes247
107Attacks59
41Dangerous attacks30
5Corner Kicks(HT)0
3BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed0
7ShotsInsideBox6
7ShotsOutsideBox4
41DuelsWon44
0.7ExpectedGoals1.25
0.63xGOT1.64
17Touches In Opposition Box18
22AccurateCrosses12
34GroundDuelsWon35
7AerialDuelsWon9
9Clearances28
Portuguesa FC Portuguesa FC
Substitutions
#16 Heber Daniel Garcia Torrealba
#28 Jesus Gonzalez
#14 Oscar Constantino Gonzalez
#23 David Linarez
#19 Marco Bustillo
#21 Robert Mendoza
#27 Luis Moreno Quero
#20 Jose Perez
#30 Carlos Adrian Suarez Valdez
#66 Cesar Urpin
#1 Beycker Velázquez
#26 Alejandro Yepez
Commentary
90+6' Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a yellow card
88' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Luis Alberto Caicedo Medina / Romeesh Nathaniel Ivey Be
85' Portuguesa FC — substitution: Jose Perez / Jose Soto
81' Goal! Kevin Quejada - Estudiantes Merida FC
80' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Nestor Zambrano / Andres Montero
80' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Ender Albarran / Jesus Lobo
75' Cristopher Rodriguez - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a yellow card
72' Portuguesa FC — substitution: Heber Daniel Garcia Torrealba / Ruben Rojas
71' Geovan Montes - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a yellow card
62' Goal! Geovan Montes - Estudiantes Merida FC
58' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Geovan Montes / Jose Montilla
58' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Louis Angelo Pena / Juan Azocar
57' Portuguesa FC — substitution: Jesus Gonzalez / Gonzalo Matias Salega
46' Portuguesa FC — substitution: Oscar Constantino Gonzalez / Moises Acuna
46' Portuguesa FC — substitution: Cesar Urpin / Anthony Trujillo
45+1' Jose Soto - Portuguesa FC receive a yellow card
41' Anthony Trujillo - Portuguesa FC receive a yellow card
32' Penalty scored! Johan Orlano Moreno Vivas - Portuguesa FC
30' Roberto Rojas - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a yellow card
30' VAR review - Portuguesa FC

How We Build the Estudiantes Merida FC vs Portuguesa FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Estudiantes Merida FC vs Portuguesa FC on 05 April 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 Portuguesa FC 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 Portuguesa FC'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 Portuguesa FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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