Mark your calendars: Monagas vs Estudiantes Merida goes live on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 00:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Venezuela. Primera Division. Group stage encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Harm Osmers has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Clear skies, 20°C. Key absences could shape this game — Müller is a concern for Monagas, while Hartmann may miss out for Estudiantes Merida. These two sides have a rich history: Estudiantes Merida 4 - 3 Monagas (2023). Estudiantes Merida 2 - 0 Monagas (2022). Estudiantes Merida 3 - 1 Monagas (2023). Estudiantes Merida 4 - 1 Monagas (2024). Estudiantes Merida 2 - 3 Monagas (2024). We're going with 1:0 as our predicted scoreline.