Metropolitanos FC vs Estudiantes Merida Prediction: Metropolitanos in the Hunt for the Top Spot

Metropolitanos FC and Estudiantes Merida will go live in the upcoming fixture of the Venezuela Primera Division. The game is scheduled to be played at Estadio Olimpico de la UCV, with the home side favorite all the way. Going in the contest, Metropolitanos FC stands 2nd with 12 wins and 42 points from 23 matches so far. On the other hand, Estudiantes Merida stands 9th with 7 wins and 30 points. With Metropolitanos leading the head-to-head stats by a win, Metropolitanos will be the favorites to win. However, when the last time these two sides played against each other, Estudiantes Merida won 3-1.

Metropolitanos FC - Looking for Consistency (DWDLW)

Going in the game, Metropolitanos FC will be pretty much confident about securing a decent win over Estudiantes Merida. In the last game, we saw Metropolitanos FC securing a draw against Mineros De Guayana (2-2), in which Nester Cova and Charlis Ortiz were the top goal scorers with a goal each. With a goal-scoring average of 1.2 goals per game, Metropolitanos FC will look to attack and secure the lead in the first half of play. 

Estudiantes Merida - Likely to Test the Nerves of Metropolitanos FC (DDLLW)

After losing two back-to-back games, Estudiantes Merida is finding its consistent game form in the contest. In the last game, Estudiantes managed to draw the game against Portuguesa FC (1-1), in which William Diaz managed to strike the goal in the 47th minute. Estudiantes Merida also has a goal-scoring average of 1.2 goals per game, which is why they even stand a potential chance of winning. 

Expert Betting Tips

For the contest, I will be backing Metropolitanos FC to win and secure the top spot convincingly. The game total is expected to be over 2.5, with both teams to score at least one goal.

• Metropolitanos FC to Win for 1.90
• Total Over 2.5 for 1.95
• Correct Score 2-1 for 10