It has been a humbling 18 months for Brazil, as they have been forced to watch on as their fiercest rivals celebrating World Cup glory in Qatar. However, they will be hopeful of continuing their fine recent performances under interim coach Fernando Diniz on Friday when they host Venezuela.
World Cup Qualifier Preview
The last 12 months have been a nightmare for Brazil. The South American nation were among the outright favorites for World Cup glory in Qatar, before they were dumped out in the quarterfinal stage by Croatia. Getting back on track is the big task ahead now, but they remain in a period of transition, with Carlo Ancelotti taking over from Fernando Diniz next summer.
However, Brazil have made a reliable start to qualification this year, as they look to maintain their excellent record of having qualified for every edition of the World Cup. The South American side currently sits at the top of the CONMEBOL qualification standings after picking up two wins from two matches. They are the highest scorers in the league with six goals, while they have conceded just once. Brazil were forced to battle in their most recent international against Peru, with Marquinhos scoring the winning goal in the 90th minute.
Venezuela will be looking to make history in qualification this year, as they have never previously reached the World Cup finals. In the previous edition of qualifying, they recorded just three wins from 18 matches, and they were beaten on 14 occasions.
They already look good value to better that performance, as they have landed one victory from their opening two matches. Venezuela were beaten on matchday one by Colombia, but they responded excellently to land a first victory of the qualifying campaign against Paraguay last month.
Brazil vs Venezuela Head to Head
Brazil has won a staggering 24 of the previous 29 international matches between these sides, with Venezuela landing just two wins against their South American rivals in their history. The hosts have won each of the last three, which includes a 3-1 success on the road in October 2021.
Brazil vs Venezuela Prediction
This should be an exciting match-up in Brazil in the early hours of Friday morning, as Brazil look to extend their perfect record in World Cup qualification. They look good value to achieve that feat, and we find it difficult to bet against the hosts landing victory on Friday morning.
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