Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 May

Betiball's prediction for Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida FC on 31 May 2026 (kick-off: 17:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida FC preview before placing your bet.

Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida FC: Starting Lineups Time : 31/05/2026 17:00

Deportivo Tachira
1 - 0
Finished
Estudiantes Merida FC
78' event Brayan Palmezano / Luis Gonzalez
78' event Delvin Alfonzo / Jairo Villalpando
78' event Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino / Agustin Perez
72' event Carlos Jose Sosa Moreno
66' event Luis Zuniga / Franco Provenzano
61' event Jairo Villalpando
57' event Adalberto Penaranda Maestre / Heiderber Ramirez
48' event Heiderber Ramirez
33' event Luis Gonzalez
19' event Juan Sanchez Penalty awarded
event 90+5' Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma Card changed
event 90+5' Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma
event 87' Jesus Lobo / Angel Flores
event 74' Angel Flores / Cesar Magallan
event 60' Wilken Ramirez
event 55' Jose Montilla
event 36' Jose Montilla / Michael Maldonado
78' event Brayan Palmezano / Luis Gonzalez
event 90+5' Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma Card changed
78' event Delvin Alfonzo / Jairo Villalpando
event 90+5' Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma
78' event Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino / Agustin Perez
event 87' Jesus Lobo / Angel Flores
72' event Carlos Jose Sosa Moreno
event 74' Angel Flores / Cesar Magallan
66' event Luis Zuniga / Franco Provenzano
event 60' Wilken Ramirez
61' event Jairo Villalpando
event 55' Jose Montilla
57' event Adalberto Penaranda Maestre / Heiderber Ramirez
event 36' Jose Montilla / Michael Maldonado
48' event Heiderber Ramirez
33' event Luis Gonzalez
19' event Juan Sanchez Penalty awarded
Deportivo Tachira Deportivo Tachira
Substitutions
#88 Delvin Alfonzo
#17 Jose Balza
#20 Carlos Calzadilla
#5 Leandro Fioravanti
#23 Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino
#22 Alexander Oliveros
#14 Brayan Palmezano
#7 Adalberto Penaranda Maestre
#44 Edicson Tamiche
#30 Edwin Vargas
#41 Wilder Wilches
#27 Luis Zuniga
Deportivo Tachira Deportivo Tachira Estudiantes Merida FC Estudiantes Merida FC
40Shots13
14Shots on Goal5
13Fouls19
13Corner Kick3
19Free kick13
1Offside0
2Yellow card1
1Red card2
5Save12
8Successful Tackles11
5Interceptions3
19Long pass29
10Successful center4
11Shots off goal5
15Blocked3
8Tackle11
9Dribbles8
18Throw-in18
362Passes235
96Attacks68
72Dangerous attacks37
4Corner Kicks(HT)2
1BigChances3
1BigChancesMissed3
22ShotsInsideBox9
18ShotsOutsideBox4
54DuelsWon50
2.43ExpectedGoals0.96
3.83xGOT0.81
57Touches In Opposition Box17
27AccurateCrosses10
39GroundDuelsWon38
15AerialDuelsWon12
14Clearances30
Estudiantes Merida FC Estudiantes Merida FC
Substitutions
#35 Elias Ajam
#7 Ender Albarran
#26 Juan Azocar
#8 Andres D Agostino
#21 Angel Flores
#16 Jesus Lobo
#3 Javier Marquez
#20 Jose Montilla
#28 Yeye
#1 Roberto Rojas
#36 Nestor Zambrano
Commentary
90+5' VAR review - Estudiantes Merida FC
90+5' Cristian Yonaiker Rivas Vielma - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a red card
87' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Jesus Lobo / Angel Flores
78' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Brayan Palmezano / Luis Gonzalez
78' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Delvin Alfonzo / Jairo Villalpando
78' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Oscar Javier Hernandez Nino / Agustin Perez
74' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Angel Flores / Cesar Magallan
72' Carlos Jose Sosa Moreno - Deportivo Tachira receive a red card
66' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Luis Zuniga / Franco Provenzano
61' Goal! Jairo Villalpando - Deportivo Tachira
60' Wilken Ramirez - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a yellow card
57' Deportivo Tachira — substitution: Adalberto Penaranda Maestre / Heiderber Ramirez
55' Jose Montilla - Estudiantes Merida FC receive a red card
48' Heiderber Ramirez - Deportivo Tachira receive a yellow card
36' Estudiantes Merida FC — substitution: Jose Montilla / Michael Maldonado
33' Luis Gonzalez - Deportivo Tachira receive a yellow card
19' VAR review - Deportivo Tachira

How We Build the Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida FC on 31 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.

Deportivo Tachira vs Estudiantes Merida FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Deportivo Tachira's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Estudiantes Merida 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 Deportivo Tachira and Estudiantes Merida FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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