In the upcoming round of South American WC qualifiers, Bolivia will host Venezuela on Thursday, 5 September.
Can the hosts end their losing streak or will Venezuela extend it? Find that out and more from our Bolivia vs Venezuela predictions and preview below.
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Bolivia vs Venezuela prediction: A narrow win for the guests
Key stats
- Venezuela have won three of their last four games across the board.
- Bolivia have lost their last six matches in a row.
- Venezuela have beaten Bolivia four times in their last five H2H duels.
Correct score prediction: Bolivia 1-2 Venezuela
While Bolivia has a rough home court and have often been able to use it to their advantage, they've been struggling to do anything in recent years, home or away. Venezuela are the better team and we can see them winning this match, but it won't be an easy win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers backing Bolivia
- HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.10%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
- AWAY: 17/4 (5.25) – 19.00%
It's clear from these Bolivia vs Venezuela odds that the bookies see the hosts as the expected winners, which came as a bit of a surprise to us given that they've only won three points in these qualifiers in six matches.
On the other hand, Venezuela have done a bit better since they're currently at nine points in the group from six games, which gives them realistic chances of making the World Cup.
For more predictions on the weekend’s football, take a look at our football betting tips page.
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: Venezuela the better team lately
In the last five H2H meetings between Bolivia and Venezuela, we saw four wins for Venezuela and one victory for Bolivia. When it comes to their overall H2H record, Bolivia have a slight advantage: 16-10-14.
South America - World Cup Qualifying 28/01/22
Venezuela
Bolivia
South America - World Cup Qualifying 03/06/21
Bolivia
Venezuela
International Match 10/10/19
Venezuela
Bolivia
Copa America 22/06/19
Bolivia
Venezuela
South America - World Cup Qualifying 10/11/16
Venezuela
Bolivia
Bolivia preview: Hoping to end their losing streak
Six losses in a row and 13 losses in the last 15 matches is the recent record for Bolivia, so their fans can hardly hope for a win in any game their team plays, even when they're hosting it. With three points from six games in WC qualifiers, Bolivian national team has fallen behind already and their chances of getting to the World Cup are pretty slim.
Predicted lineup: Viscarra (GK), Cuellar, Haquin, Sagredo, Rocha, Cespedes, Villamil, Fernandez, Miguelito, Vaca & Algaranaz
Copa America 02/07/24
L
Panama
3
Bolivia
1
Copa America 28/06/24
L
Uruguay
5
Bolivia
0
Copa America 23/06/24
L
USA
2
Bolivia
0
International Match 15/06/24
L
Colombia
3
Bolivia
0
International Match 13/06/24
L
Ecuador
3
Bolivia
1
Venezuela preview: Looking to keep the good form going
We saw Venezuela have a solid Copa America since, to the surprise of many, they've won all three of their group games against Ecuador, Mexico, and Jamaica. However, they lost to Canada in the knockout stages after penalties, which was certainly a disappointment after such strong performances in the group. Venezuela are also doing well in South American WC qualifiers since they're currently in fourth place.
Meanwhile, Jhon Chancellor and Yangel Herrera will have to miss the next match through injuries.
Predicted lineup: Romo (GK), Aramburu, Ferraresi, Osorio, Navarro, Rincon, Martinez, Bello, Segovia, Machis & Rondon
Copa America 06/07/24
L
Canada
1 (4)
Venezuela
1 (3)
Copa America 01/07/24
W
Jamaica
0
Venezuela
3
Copa America 27/06/24
W
Mexico
0
Venezuela
1
Copa America 22/06/24
W
Ecuador
1
Venezuela
2
International Match 24/03/24
D
Guatemala
0
Venezuela
0
Player to watch: Salomon Rondon
As one of the oldest and most experienced players in this Venezuela team, as well as the top scorer with 44 goals, Rondon should be the player to watch against Bolivia.
