Argentina head to the Estadio Monumental de Maturin this week in World Cup qualifying. Our Venezuela vs Argentina prediction considers whether the visitors can take another step towards the 2026 tournament.
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Venezuela vs Argentina prediction: Visitors to win low-scoring game
Key stats
- Our Venezuela vs Argentina betting tips take into account that all of the away team’s last six competitive wins have come to nil.
- Argentina have won three of their four away qualifiers in the 2026 World Cup qualifying cycle.
- 67% of Venezuela matches since the start of last term have produced under 2.5 goals.
Correct score prediction: Venezuela 0-1 Argentina
Venezuela are having a solid campaign and stand a real chance of competing for a place at the 2026 World Cup which is a mark of their progress.
They could be awkward opponents for the world champions here, but Lionel Scaloni’s side are really solid at the back and invariably find moments of individual quality at the other end, to win games like this.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Argentina the clear favourites
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 8/15 (1.53) – 65.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Venezuela vs Argentina odds with an implied probability of 65.2% that they win this match.
They were beaten in their last game though, going down 2-1 in Colombia despite a goal from Nicolas Gonzalez.
Venezuela come into this after a 0-0 home draw against Uruguay in their last qualifier.
For more of the best picks, today’s free football betting tips look at the upcoming international action.
Most recent H2Hs: Argentina aim to extend winning streak
Our Venezuela vs Argentina prediction suggests the visitors are capable of getting the better of this opposition for the fourth meeting in a row. Venezuela’s last victory was a 3-1 friendly triumph in 2019.
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South America - World Cup Qualifying 03/09/21
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Copa America 28/06/19
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International Match 22/03/19
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South America - World Cup Qualifying 06/09/17
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Venezuela preview: Few changes expected from Uruguay clash
The hosts could go with a similar eleven to the one that started against Uruguay last month. Defender Jhon Chancellor is still out injured.
Predicted Lineup: Romo (GK), Aramburu, Osorio, Ferraresi, Navarro, Casseres, Soteldo, Bello, Martinez, Segovia & Rondon
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
Argentina preview: Change in goal for Scaloni
The visitors are missing the suspended Emi Martinez. Paulo Dybala, Nicolas Gonzalez and Alejandro Garnacho are out injured.
Predicted Lineup: Rulli (GK), Molina, Otamendi, Romero, Tagliafico, Fernandez, Mac Allister, De Paul, Alvarez, Martinez & Messi
South America - World Cup Qualifying 26/03/25
W Brazil 1 Argentina 4 South America - World Cup Qualifying 21/03/25
W Uruguay 0 Argentina 1 South America - World Cup Qualifying 20/11/24
W Peru 0 Argentina 1 South America - World Cup Qualifying 14/11/24
L Paraguay 2 Argentina 1 South America - World Cup Qualifying 16/10/24
W Bolivia 0 Argentina 6 
Player to watch – Leo Messi
For the first time since Copa America in the summer, Leo Messi is set to start for Argentina in this game. The 37-year-old has returned to fitness for Inter Miami in recent weeks and is on 17 goals and 10 assists from 18 MLS appearances this term.
Messi scoring after the break in Miami
The legendary forward has tended to do most of his damage after the interval of late. 59% of his MLS goals in 2024 have come in the Second Half and he’s struck four times in the 15 minutes immediately after the break.