Three valuable points are at stake as Uruguay and Venezuela lock horns in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at Estadio Centenario on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.
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Uruguay vs Venezuela predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Nine of Uruguay's last 10 games went below the 2.5-goal line.
- Uruguay are currently on a four-match winless run.
- At least one team failed to score in six of Venezuela's last seven meetings with Uruguay.
Correct score prediction: Uruguay 0-0 Venezuela
Six of Uruguay's last 10 matches across all competitions ended in stalemates, four of which were goalless.
Interestingly, three of the last four encounters between these sides were goalless draws.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Uruguay are clear favourites
- HOME: 10/21 (1.48) – 67.7%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Uruguay had a solid start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, winning four of their first six games. However, things have not gone smoothly for Marcelo Bielsa's men, as they managed only one win in their nine qualifying matches since then.
On the other hand, Venezuela are coming off back-to-back wins, which is as many wins as they had in their first 13 qualifying games.
With three matches remaining, Uruguay will almost certainly secure an automatic spot in the 2026 World Cup if they win this match.
They are fifth in the 10-team group, two places above Venezuela, who currently occupy the playoff spot.
Ahead of this encounter, Uruguay are the expected winners at 10/21 (1.48). Teams with these odds usually have a 67.7% probability of winning.
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It is also worth mentioning that six of the last eight clashes between these sides went below the 2.5-goal mark. On that note, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 3/5 (1.60). That one has a 62.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Uruguay extend their unbeaten run?
Uruguay have lost only once against Venezuela in almost 19 years. They are undefeated in five consecutive meetings between these teams, keeping four clean sheets.
South America - World Cup Qualifying 10/09/24
Venezuela
Uruguay
South America - World Cup Qualifying 01/02/22
Uruguay
Venezuela
South America - World Cup Qualifying 08/06/21
Venezuela
Uruguay
South America - World Cup Qualifying 05/10/17
Venezuela
Uruguay
South America - World Cup Qualifying 07/10/16
Uruguay
Venezuela
Uruguay preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
Uruguay suffered their fourth loss in the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign last Friday, at the hands of Paraguay.
Bielsa can be said to be under some level of pressure managing The Sky Blues at the moment, as the 69-year-old has overseen a run of four qualifying games without a win (D2, L2).
Team captain Federico Valverde is out of this game due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Mele (GK), Varela, R. Araujo, Gimenez, Oliveira, Nandez, Ugarte, Arrascaeta, M. Araujo, Pellistri & Aguirre.
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D
Bolivia
0
Uruguay
0
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L
Argentina
1
Uruguay
0
South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/11/24
D
Brazil
1
Uruguay
1
South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/11/24
W
Colombia
2
Uruguay
3
South America - World Cup Qualifying 15/10/24
D
Ecuador
0
Uruguay
0
Venezuela preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
Back-to-back wins in World Cup qualifiers have positioned Venezuela in the playoff spot, but their poor travel record means their two-game winning run will be heavily tested on Wednesday.
Coach Fernando Batista knows his men have momentum and can profit from Uruguay's slump, giving Venezuela an opportunity to halt their five-match winless run against the hosts.
With no injury concerns for The Red Wine, there should be a feeling of positivity going into this game, as a late charge for outright qualification could see them scale up the standings with just three matches left.
Predicted lineup: Romo (GK), Aramburu, Ferraresi, Angel, Navarro, Savarino, J. Martinez, Segovia, Bello, Soteldo & Rondon.
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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: Salomon Rondon
Salomon Rondon, who is Venezuela's all-time top scorer, has been impressive of late, scoring six times and providing an assist in his last eight appearances for club and country.
The Pachuca forward has scored in his last two international assignments and will look to extend that run to three games.