An interesting fixture is on the cards as Venezuela and Colombia draw swords in the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at Estadio Monumental de Maturin on Tuesday, 9 September 2025.
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Venezuela vs Colombia predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Five of the last six meetings between these teams went below the 1.5-goal line.
- Venezuela have lost three consecutive encounters with Colombia.
- Colombia are unbeaten in their last four games.
Correct score prediction: Venezuela 1-0 Colombia
To be fair, Venezuela have no wins in their last nine meetings with Colombia and did not score a single goal in the last six clashes between these sides.
However, Colombia have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and have nothing left to play for. In contrast, this is a must-win for Venezuela, as they will secure an intercontinental playoff spot with a victory.
On that note, we believe that Venezuela will win because they need to.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Colombia are up against it
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Colombia secured a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bolivia last week. They are fifth in the 10-team CONMEBOL qualifying table, two spots above Venezuela, who currently occupy the intercontinental playoff spot.
Ahead of this skirmish, Venezuela are the expected winners at 7/5 (2.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 41.7% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that fewer than two goals were scored in five of the last six clashes between these sides, under 1.5 total goals has an appealing look at 33/20 (2.65). That one has a 37.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A one-sided affair
Colombia were victorious in their last three meetings with Venezuela. They are also unbeaten in nine consecutive skirmishes between these outfits and did not concede a single goal in their last six encounters.
International Match 10/12/23
Colombia
Venezuela
South America - World Cup Qualifying 08/09/23
Colombia
Venezuela
South America - World Cup Qualifying 30/03/22
Venezuela
Colombia
Copa America 17/06/21
Colombia
Venezuela
South America - World Cup Qualifying 10/10/20
Colombia
Venezuela
Venezuela preview: Hoping to keep their World Cup hopes alive
Failing to avoid defeat in Buenos Aires last time out means Venezuela will have to beat Colombia in their last qualifying game to secure their intercontinental playoff position, irrespective of the result between Bolivia and Brazil.
Although Venezuela have yet to defeat Colombia in ten years, the importance of this game and a fully fit squad at the disposal of coach Fernando Batista should serve as enough motivation to get the job done on Wednesday.
Predicted lineup: Romo (GK), Navarro, Makoun, Angel, Ferraresi, Aramburu, Casseres, Rincon, Bello, Rondon & Savarino.
Last five matches
- Argentina 3-0 Venezuela
- Uruguay 2-0 Venezuela
- Venezuela 2-0 Bolivia
- Venezuela 1-0 Peru
- Ecuador 2-1 Venezuela
Colombia preview: Changes expected
Colombia will make this trip to Venezuela having sealed their place in the Mundial. Despite no new injuries to report, coach Nestor Lorenzo is expected to make changes to the starting XI that defeated Bolivia 3-0 last time out.
While Richard Rios and Jefferson Lerma should retain their place as double pivots for this game, captain James Rodriguez, Jhon Arias, Luis Diaz and Jhon Cordoba could all drop to the bench for Juan Quintero, Jaminton Campaz, Marino Hinestroza and Dayro Moreno.
Predicted lineup: Vargas (GK), S. Arias, Sanchez, Lukumi, Mojica, Rios, Lerma, Quintero, Campaz, Hinestroza & Moreno.
Last five matches
- Colombia 3-0 Bolivia
- Argentina 1-1 Colombia
- Colombia 0-0 Peru
- Colombia 2-2 Paraguay
- Brazil 2-1 Colombia
Player to watch: Josef Martinez
Josef Martinez has put in a few impressive performances in recent weeks, scoring four goals and providing an assist in his last eight appearances for club and country. The San Jose Earthquakes forward will be called upon to provide goals on Wednesday night.