Venezuela vs Uruguay Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup

Prediction published on 10/09/2024, 09:24  by Joseph King in World Cup Predictions

Fifth-placed Venezuela and second-place Uruguay clash in Maturin on Tuesday for this CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying fixture. Let’s break down the statistics and offer a prediction for this match between La Vinotinto and La Celeste.

Venezuela returned to qualification action after a positive showing at the Copa America saw them win all three group stage games and made it to the quarter-final.

They were brought back down to Earth on Thursday as they suffered a heavy 4-0 away defeat to Bolivia. As is the case with many teams when they travel to the high-altitude stadiums of Bolivia, Venezuela were the victims of the thin air.

The loss saw Venezuela’s unbeaten run in 90 minutes come to an end at five games. It was the second defeat in qualifying as the hosts’ record now stands at 2-3-2 for a total of nine points. This gives La Vinotinto a three-point buffer over Peru for an automatic qualification spot as they look to make it to the World Cup for the first time in their nation’s history.

Uruguay’s return to qualifying play was marked by a frustrating 0-0 home draw with Paraguay. It was the second draw of the campaign for La Celeste whose point total of 14 (4-2-1 record) has them sitting four points off of Argentina in second.

Manager Marcelo Bielsa has worked wonders with the team and they've now lost just once in the last nine outings. In his 16 matches on the touchline, Uruguay has won 11, drawn two and lost only three, while averaging over 2.5 goals scored per contest.

They’ll look to kick on following a successful Copa America which saw them claim third-place.