Estudiantes de Merida FC vs Carabobo FC: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Carabobo FC travel to face Estudiantes de Merida FC on Sunday 17 May in the Primera División – the ball rolls at 22:00 WAT. In the table, Estudiantes de Merida FC are 9th, in the drop zone, on 17 points after 13 matches; Carabobo FC are 1st (leading the league) with 11.
Current form
Estudiantes de Merida FC, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Carabobo FC, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Carabobo FC, last 5: WLLWW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Estudiantes de Merida FC, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (14 May 2026) it ended Carabobo FC 1–0 Estudiantes de Merida FC. The last 2 head-to-heads: Estudiantes de Merida FC 1 win, Carabobo FC 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.0 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Estudiantes de Merida FC 1.0 xG, Carabobo FC 1.4 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Estudiantes de Merida FC 27%, draw 27%, Carabobo FC 46%.
Lower-risk option: Carabobo FC or draw (73%) at 1.30.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Estudiantes de Merida FC 0–1 Carabobo FC. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Estudiantes de Merida FC27%fair 3.74 · @3.25
Draw27%fair 3.64 · @3.10
Carabobo FC46%fair 2.19 · @2.10
2.40Expected goals
0.97Estudiantes de Merida FC xG
1.43Carabobo FC xG
54%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–113%
1–113%
0–29%
0–09%
1–29%
1–09%
From our goals model: Estudiantes de Merida FC 1.0 – 1.4 Carabobo FC expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Estudiantes de Merida FC vs Carabobo FC?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Estudiantes de Merida FC vs Carabobo FC?
On our numbers Estudiantes de Merida FC have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Carabobo FC 46%.
How many goals will there be in Estudiantes de Merida FC vs Carabobo FC?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Estudiantes de Merida FC vs Carabobo FC?
Our predicted score is Estudiantes de Merida FC 0–1 Carabobo FC, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Estudiantes de Merida FC vs Carabobo FC?
Estudiantes de Merida FC vs Carabobo FC (Primera División) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 22:00 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.