Deportivo Lara vs Estudiantes Merida Prediction: Deportivo Lara to Win at Home

In the upcoming fixture of the Venezuela Primera Division, Deportivo Lara will take on Estudiantes Merida at the Estadio Farid Richa, Barquisimeto. Going in the contest, Deportivo Lara stands 13th with 6 wins and 26 points from 25 games played. On the other hand, Estudiantes Merida stands 9th with 8 wins and 33 points from 9 games played. Considering the head-to-head statistics, Deportivo Lara has 10 wins against Estudiantes Merida. When the last time these two sides played was in March, Estudiantes Merida won 1-0. 

Deportivo Lara - Have Gained Decent Consistency (WDWLD)

Going in the contest, Deportivo Lara is coming off a decent win over Deportivo Tachira (2-0), in which Bernaldo Manzano and Johan Moreno scored a goal each, taking his side towards a one-sided win. With 8 goals scored in the last 5 games, Deportivo Lara is averaging about 1.6 goals per game. Going in the contest, Deportivo Lara has remained undefeated in the last 4 home games. 

Key Players for Deportivo Lara

• Bernaldo Manzano
• Johan Moreno
• Johan Arrieche

Estudiantes Merida - Coming off a Decent Win (WLDDL)

Going in the contest, Estudiantes Merida is coming off a win against Deportivo La Guaira (2-1), for which Angel Urdaneta and Jose Florenz were the two goal scorers on the home side. Having scored 5 goals in the last 5 games, Estudiantes Merida has a goal-scoring average of 1 goal per game. However, against Deportivo Lara, scoring and taking the lead will be tough.

Key Players for Estudiantes Merida

• Angel Urdaneta
• Jose Florez
• Gregory Materan
• Jesus Vargas

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the contest, Deportivo Lara will be the most favorite to win and secure a 2-1 win over Estudiantes Merida. Both teams are likely to score, and Deportivo Lara to win the first half.

• Deportivo Lara to Win for 2.17
• Both Teams to Score - Yes for 2
• Digit 1 Will Be In The Score - Yes for 1.61