Venezuela vs Argentina Prediction & Match Preview

Venezuela vs Argentina Prediction

World and South American champions Argentina will face a tough test on Thursday evening as they visit Estadio Municipal de Maturin to take on Venezuela in the ninth round of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifications.

Argentina still top the competition despite a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Colombia in the previous round.

It was by far the weakest display from Los Gauchos in a while. They managed to register no more than a single shot on target in the 90 minutes of action on the occasion.

Nevertheless, Lionel Scaloni will now welcome his main star Lionel Messi back to the team. Messi has been on an incredible run of form since his return from injury.

The former Barcelona and PSG superstar has been regularly scoring and assisting for Inter Miami in the MLS of late.

Venezuela are winless in four straight qualifiers but they are still inside the top six in the standings.

Venezuela are very difficult to beat on the home soil due to the altitude. They are undefeated in four World Cup qualifiers in this term, managing two wins and draws apiece in the process.

Nonetheless, La Vinotinto are now up against the strongest team on the continent. Argentina have historically dominated this matchup with 16 wins in the previous 20 meetings with Venezuela.

Also, Los Gauchos will go into this on the back of three subsequent victories in this matchup, netting eight goals in the process.

We will back Argentina to win as the main pick at the 1.55 odds while the Over 2.5 goals FT bet also offers value at the attractive 2.10 odds.

We’ve seen three or more goals in three of the previous four H2H matches between these counterparts.

Steffen Schmidt- October 8, 2024

Venezuela vs Argentina Betting Tips

Argentina to win

OK

1.62 Odds

Over 2.5 goals

OK

2.21 Odds

Correct Score: Argentina 2-1

OK

9.00 Odds