FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) - Venezuela VS Argentina Prediction

FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) - Venezuela VS Argentina
Match Time: 11-10-2024 05:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Venezuela currently sits in 6th place in the World Cup qualifying standings with 10 points from 8 matches. They are yet to lose a home game in this qualifying campaign, which is a positive sign for Fernando Batista's team. Despite not winning any of their last four matches, Venezuela has managed three draws, showcasing their ability to hold their ground. Key players like Solomon Rondon, Darwin Machis, and Jefferson Savarino will be crucial in their efforts to challenge the reigning world champions.

Argentina leads the standings with 18 points after 8 matches. Despite a recent loss to Colombia, the reigning world champions have been in excellent form, boasting the second most effective attack in this qualifying round. Lionel Messi remains a pivotal figure, alongside Nicolas Gonzalez and Nicolas Otamendi. The team is expected to bounce back and maintain their strong away performance record under manager Lionel Scaloni.

Head-to-Head
Historically, Argentina has dominated the head-to-head encounters with Venezuela, winning the majority of their clashes. Venezuela has only beaten Argentina twice in their 27 meetings. The last victory for Venezuela came in a friendly match in 2019.

Prediction
The match is anticipated to be competitive, with both teams having strong motivations. While Venezuela has shown resilience at home, Argentina's quality and attacking prowess make them favorites. However, given Venezuela's defensive capabilities and Argentina's focus on efficient play, the game is likely to feature fewer than 2.5 goals. A 0-0 draw is considered a feasible outcome, but Argentina's ability to capitalize on key moments could see them edge a narrow victory. Additionally, Argentina is expected to control possession, leading to a higher number of corners in their favor.

Pick: Under 2.5 goals