Has Venezuela digested the defeat in Bolivia?
The international break could not have got off to a worse start for the Venezuelans. The 4-0 defeat in Bolivia was a heavy defeat for “La Vinotinto”. For the first time since February 2022, Venezuela conceded four goals in an international match. Our Venezuela vs Uruguay betting tip does not rule out the next defeat for Venezuela
Uruguay have only lost once in the seven previous matchdays of World Cup qualifying. Behind reigning world champions Argentina, they are the second strongest team in the current qualifying phase. It is therefore understandable that the Uruguayans are favored against Venezuela.
The Uruguayan national team remained winless in the current international break. There have been two draws in two matches. If you’re leaning towards a draw in Venezuela vs. Uruguay this time, you’ll get odds in the 3.00 range at Oddset – you can also use the welcome bonus!
Venezuela – Statistics & current form
Venezuela started the international break with a heavy defeat against the – at that time – last team in the group: Bolivia. Venezuela were literally paraded around, conceding four goals. It was the second defeat in the seventh group game of the current World Cup qualifiers on South American soil.
Now the next setback looms against Uruguay. The Venezuelans will go into the encounter as slight underdogs, which is not only due to their recent defeat, but also to their head-to-head record against Uruguay. They have not won an international match against the Sky Blues since June 2016.
In the last four encounters since then, there have been two defeats and two draws. The last time the two nations met, Uruguay even came out on top with a 4-1 victory over the Venezuelans. It is quite possible that the next defeat will now be conceded
Does Venezuela show defiance at home?
Only the home advantage is encouraging ahead of the upcoming group game. La Vinotinto have not lost any of their last eight international matches at home since March 2022. In those eight matches, the Venezuelan national team have even won six of them
National coach Fernando Batista has no serious personnel concerns. However, changes to the starting eleven cannot be ruled out after the disastrous performance against Bolivia. There are plenty of options for rotation.
Predicted Venezuela line-up:
Romo – Aramburu, Ferraresi, Osorio, Navarro – Segovia, Martinez, Pereira – Machis, Soteldo, Rondon
Uruguay – Statistics & current form
Uruguay followed up their draw against Guatemala with a draw against Paraguay. This was the first time the Sky Blues had lost home advantage in the current World Cup qualifiers. In the three previous home games, they had all been victorious.
The eighth matchday now lies ahead in Venezuela. Uruguay go into the encounter as slight favorites. The Sky Blues have not lost to the Venezuelans on foreign soil since September 2006. It is quite possible that this record will be extended in the upcoming match.
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Underpinning Uruguay’s recent run of form?
The Uruguayans have lost just once in their last ten international matches. With a record of 4-5-1, national coach Marcelo Bielsa’s side exude confidence ahead of the upcoming encounter, even if their recent performance against Paraguay was in need of improvement.
Nevertheless, no major changes are expected for the world number eleven. Luis Suárez will remain the lone striker and is likely to be supported on the wings by Pellistri and Araújo. The latter is currently the top scorer in the current World Cup qualifiers with two goals.
Marcelo Bielsa is still without a large number of players following the incidents in the semi-finals of the Copa America 2024. Among others, key players such as Nunez, Betancur & Co. are still unavailable.
Predicted Uruguay line-up:
Rochet – Rodriguez, Bueno, Cacares, Olaza – Martinez, Ugarte, Rodriguez – Pellistri, Araujo, Rodriguez
Venezuela – Uruguay head-to-head comparison / H2H result
In the last 33 encounters between the two nations, Uruguay lead the head-to-head with a record of 18-8-7. In these 33 matches, the Uruguayan national team scored a total of 60 goals – an average of almost two goals per match. The last time the Sky Blues met the Venezuelans, Uruguay won 4-1
Venezuela – Uruguay betting tip
Venezuela were punished coldly for a weak performance against Bolivia last matchday. The Venezuelans suffered a heavy defeat on home soil, conceding four goals in an international match for the first time since February 2022. The next defeat now looms against Uruguay.
“La Vinotinto” are the slight underdogs, although Venezuela have recently impressed in front of a home crowd. Uruguay also remained winless on the last matchday of the World Cup qualifiers. There was only a meagre draw in the match against Paraguay
Like the bookmakers, we also see the Uruguayan national team ahead in the upcoming match. However, because Venezuela should not be underestimated at home, we opt for a prediction of “DNB 2” and thus cover ourselves in the event of a draw. There are betting odds of up to 1.65 for a Venezuela vs. Uruguay bet, and we are betting on five units
