Deportivo Táchira vs Estudiantes de Mérida – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:0
22/03/2026 at 17:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • Liga FUTVE - Apertura - Round 9
  • Referee: Briceno F. (Ven)

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
0.650.25
Ball possession
52%48%
Total shots
65
Shots on target
24
Big chances
20
Corner kicks
43
Passes
77% (254/328)76% (232/306)
Yellow cards
03
Expected goals (xG)
0.650.25
xG on target (xGOT)
0.260.88
Total shots
65
Shots on target
24
Shots off target
40
Blocked shots
01
Shots inside the box
43
Shots outside the box
22
Hit the woodwork
10
Big chances
20
Corner kicks
43
Touches in opposition box
158
Accurate through passes
00
Offsides
20
Free kicks
1917
Passes
77% (254/328)76% (232/306)
Long passes
59% (30/51)31% (16/52)
Passes in final third
68% (80/118)58% (42/73)
Crosses
11% (2/18)7% (1/14)
Expected assists (xA)
0.720.20
Throw ins
2520
Fouls
1719
Tackles
86% (12/14)79% (15/19)
Duels won
5443
Clearances
2623
Interceptions
1216
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
01
Goalkeeper saves
41
xGOT faced
0.880.26
Goals prevented
0.88-0.74

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (1 - 0)
  • 41', 1 - 0, Villalpando J. , Penaranda A. (A),
  • 2nd Half (0 - 0)
  • 46', Azocar J. , Montero A. ,
  • 49', Quejada K. 🟨,
  • 61', Rivas C. 🟨,
  • 67', Zambrano N. , Flores A. ,
  • 76', Hernandez O. , Fioravanti L. ,
  • 76', Villalpando J. , Zuniga L. ,
  • 76', Ramirez H. , Palmezano B. ,
  • 77', Rivera B. , Maldonado M. ,
  • 82', Lobo J. , Pena A. ,
  • 83', Acosta H. , Montes G. ,
  • 84', Penaranda A. , Lusnig L. ,
  • 90+5', Ramirez Holguin W. S. 🟨,

Highlights

Chances of winning


Deportivo Táchira
65%
Draw
21.4%
Estudiantes de Mérida
13.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
61.7% 22.8% 15.5%

Our Initial ML Estimation

63.4% 22.2% 15.1%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Deportivo Táchira has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.3%)
  • Estudiantes de Mérida has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.9%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Deportivo Táchira than the current prediction. (-1.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Estudiantes de Mérida than the current prediction. (+1.5%)
  • Deportivo Táchira - Estudiantes de Mérida Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.4
    (1.44)
    4.28
    (3.9)
    6.69
    (5.75)
    9.5%
    (12.5%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.50
    Preview Facts
    • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga FUTVE (Apertura ~ Quadrangular: ) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ Liga FUTVE (Apertura ~ Quadrangular: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Deportivo Táchira won 4.
    • Right now, both teams are showing solid form.
    • Deportivo Táchira may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • In this match, Deportivo Táchira is the obvious favorite.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Deportivo Táchira won 12 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 40:20. (average 2:1).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Deportivo Táchira won 7 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 24:9. (average 2.4:0.9).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Deportivo Táchira - Estudiantes de Mérida were as follows:
    31.08.2025 Deportivo Táchira - Estudiantes de Mérida 4:0
    28.03.2025 Estudiantes de Mérida - Deportivo Táchira 2:3
    16.07.2024 Estudiantes de Mérida - Deportivo Táchira 1:1
    04.02.2024 Deportivo Táchira - Estudiantes de Mérida 5:1
    08.10.2023 Estudiantes de Mérida - Deportivo Táchira 1:3
    Latest results of Deportivo Táchira
    Venezuelan Primera Division Table
    2026
    PlWDLDiffPts
    1La Guaira ✔ 1165014:6823
    2Universidad Central ✔ 1171323:16722
    3Dep. Tachira1162314:10420
    4Metropolitanos1154214:10419
    5Estudiantes Merida1152418:14417
    6Carabobo1137116:9716
    7Portuguesa1144317:12516
    8Zamora1143412:12015
    9Rayo Zuliano1142512:20-814
    10Puerto Cabello1134412:12013
    11Caracas1125412:15-311
    12Monagas1131711:18-710
    13Anzoategui FC1122711:18-78
    14Trujillanos110478:22-144

          Promotion ~ Liga FUTVE (Apertura ~ Quadrangular: )

    Clinched Spots for Teams
    La Guaira is Qualified for Liga FUTVE (Apertura ~ Quadrangular )
    Universidad Central is Qualified for Liga FUTVE (Apertura ~ Quadrangular )