Not much rides on this game as Jamaica's failure to secure any point from their opening two fixtures means they cannot finish in the top two of Group B, while Venezuela's 100% start to the competition means that they have already booked their place in the knockout stage.
We're predicting a close game between these two nations as Jamaica will be desperate to bow out on a high note while Venezuela have the option of resting all of their key players, which will weaken their starting lineup.
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Jamaica vs Venezuela prediction: Can Venezuela end the group stage with a 100% record?
Key Stats
- Under 2.5 goals have been produced in three of Jamaica's last five outings.
- The last meeting between these two countries ended in a 1-0 win for Venezuela.
- Salomón Rondón scored his 42nd international goal in his 106th cap for Venezuela against Mexico.
Correct score prediction: Jamaica 0-1 Venezuela
Venezuela have kept clean sheets in two of their last three matches and in two of their last three games against Venezuela.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Jamaica to suffer another defeat?
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 27/11 (3.45) – 28.9%
- AWAY: 19/20 (1.95) – 51.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Venezuela are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 51.3%, and we agree with the bookmakers on this selection.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: Venezuela lead
These two nations have clashed four times before with Venezuela picking up two wins, one draw and suffering one defeat against Jamaica.
Copa America 05/06/16
Jamaica
Venezuela
Jamaica preview: Not shown enough quality at either end
Things started badly for Jamaica against Ecuador as Kasey Palmer put through his own goal in the 13th minute to hand the South Americans an early lead.
Ecuador doubled their advantage in first-half stoppage-time via a penalty and although Michail Antonio pulled a goal back early in the second 45, Ecuador sealed their victory with a third goal in stoppage-time.
Predicted lineup: Waite (GK), Leigh, Lowe, Pinnock, Latibeaudiere, Bernard, Lembikisa, Palmer, Antonio, De Cordova-Reid & Nicholson
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
W
St. Vincent/Grenadines
0
Jamaica
3
CONCACAF Gold Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
D
St. Vincent/Grenadines
1
Jamaica
1
International Match 10/02/25
D
Trinidad & Tobago
1
Jamaica
1
International Match 07/02/25
W
Trinidad & Tobago
0
Jamaica
1
CONCACAF Nations League 19/11/24
L
USA
4
Jamaica
2
Venezuela preview: Success based on a solid defence
Venezuela upset the odds for the second game on the run to secure their place in the knockout stage.
A 57th-minute penalty from veteran forward Salomón Rondón, who plays his football in Mexico, proved enough for Venezuela to claim a narrow 1-0 victory against Jaime Lozano's side.
Predicted lineup: Romo (GK), Osorio, Ferraresi, Navarro, Aramburu, Bello, Soteldo, Herrera, Martínez, Rondón & Savarino
South America - World Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
W
Peru
0
Venezuela
1
South America - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
L
Ecuador
2
Venezuela
1
International Match 18/01/25
L
USA
3
Venezuela
1
South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/11/24
L
Chile
4
Venezuela
2
South America - World Cup Qualifying 14/11/24
D
Brazil
1
Venezuela
1
Player to watch – Salomón Rondón
Venezuela's all-time top goalscorer is now 34 years old but that hasn't stopped him from continuing to impact at the highest level for his country.
Salomón Rondón, who now plays his club football for Mexican side Pachuca, opened his account for the 2024 Copa America against Mexico with a 57th-minute penalty that won the game and clinched qualification for the knockout stage.
Venezuela's veteran forward is still effective
Rondon spent time in the Premier League with West Brom, Newcastle and Everton so is the most familiar name in this Venezuela team and we're expecting the veteran forward to play some part against Jamaica and have an impact, even if that means coming off the bench to score the winning goal.