- Date and Time: Thursday, October 10, 2024, 22:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Monumental de Maturín, Maturin, Venezuela
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Venezuela
After a generally successful performance at Copa America 2024, where Venezuela managed to reach the quarterfinals, the team has shown contrasting results in the World Cup Qualification campaign against Bolivia and Uruguay.
Fernando Batista’s team are winless in away matches in the World Cup Qualification so far, with two draws, two defeats and a combined score of 2-7. Although the away draw with Brazil can be considered a good result, the recent 0-4 defeat to Bolivia was a serious blow to Venezuela’s ambitions.
— La Vinotinto (@SeleVinotinto) October 9, 2024
Nevertheless, Venezuela played a 0-0 draw with Uruguay on home soil in September and had beaten Paraguay and Chile by a combined score of 4-0 before that. There was also a 0-0 draw with Ecuador.
In their upcoming match against Argentina, we can expect Venezuela to play solid defensively while also being able to launch quick and dangerous attacks. When playing on their home field against Uruguay, Batista’s team defended well and could have won if they had better converted their chances.
Thanks to their positional play, Venezuela may pose problems for the Argentinians. Salomón Rondón continues to play an important role, performing well alongside his teammates in the center of the field.
Argentina
The big news for Argentina is Lionel Messi’s return from injury. Without him, Argentina won 3-0 against Chile at home but lost 1-2 to Colombia away.
Even though this was their second defeat in eight qualifying matches for Lionel Scaloni’s team, they are still in first place and on track for a smooth qualification for the World Cup 2026.
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— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) October 9, 2024
During the away match against Colombia, Argentina had several opportunities to equalize. However, Colombia managed a series of effective vertical attacks late in the game, and Colombia could have added more to their tally.
Competition for the top positions in South America is intense, making it difficult for any team to go through the qualifiers unbeaten.
The return of Lionel Messi will undoubtedly strengthen the Argentine attack, but facing an organized opponent like Venezuela in an away game could prove to be challenging.
Bet hereVenezuela vs Argentina Prediction
- Pick: 2X (Argentina won`t lose) And Total Under 4.5
- Odds: 1.23 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Venezuela 0-1 Argentina
For Venezuela, the home match against Argentina is crucial in the battle for a place at the World Cup. At the moment, Fernando Batista’s team is only one point ahead of Paraguay and Bolivia, so they need to gain at least one point in the duel with the Argentines.
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— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) October 8, 2024
On the other hand, Argentina will surely be very motivated to win after their defeat to Colombia, especially since the team’s main leader, Lionel Messi, has returned after an injury.
The hosts will do everything possible to neutralize Argentina’s attack, and there will be fewer than four goals in this match. At the same time, Lionel Scaloni’s team may face very intense resistance from the opponent and may not win this match, despite being considered the big favorite.
Venezuela vs Argentina Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Total Under 3
- Odds: 1.32 (22Bet)
There may be fewer than three goals in this match, as Venezuela is capable of minimizing the threat to their own goal at home, while Argentina is unlikely to dominate the opponent enough to score more than two goals while playing away.
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