Lugo got the job done on Saturday 3 January, winning 1-0 at home to Mérida AD (Primera División RFEF - Group 1). At the break it was 1-0 to Lugo. They never let the lead slip.
The goal for Lugo came from N. Reniero (34'). Pipe was sent off for Mérida AD in the 41st minute.
| LugoHome | Rating | Mérida ADAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,512 | Overall | 1,541 |
| 1,565 | Match venue | 1,484 |
| 1,565 | At home | 1,556 |
| 1,428 | Away | 1,484 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,426 | Attack | 1,521 |
| 1,566 | Defence | 1,538 |
| 1,481 | Home attack | 1,547 |
| 1,380 | Away attack | 1,437 |
| 1,563 | Home defence | 1,536 |
| 1,538 | Away defence | 1,534 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,383 | Goal environment | 1,475 |
| 1,463 | Home goals | 1,513 |
| 1,420 | Away goals | 1,462 |
| 1,502 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,498 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,498 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,515 | Close games | 1,513 |
| 1,508 | Winning margin | 1,554 |
Match venue compares Lugo at home with Mérida AD away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
In two meetings since January 2026, Lugo have won both. Every tip we publish on the two sides together sits on our Lugo vs Mérida AD prediction page.