Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi will be the star attraction at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin this week, as Argentina bid to continue their excellent start to World Cup qualification.
An experienced squad has been named by the 2022 world champions, as they chase a seventh win in nine qualifying matches.
History could potentially beckon for Venezuela over the next 12 months.
The nation has never previously competed at a World Cup finals, but they currently sit in the final qualifying berth after eight rounds of matches.
You can find our Venezuela vs. Argentina prediction here.
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | +550 |
| Draw | +287 |
| Argentina | -176 |
Argentina Dominant in Previous Meetings
| Total | Venezuela | Argentina | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 14 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| World Cup Qualifying Games | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| Goals | 43 | 10 | 33 |
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 2.5 goals have been scored in three of the last four clashes. (Over 2.5 Goals @ -117)
Venezuela Team News
Fernando Batista has remained loyal to the players that have made a strong start to World Cup qualification with his latest squad announcement.
However, as many as seven defenders could be in line for a first national team appearance, with injuries mounting in the defensive areas. Tomas Rincon is in line to make his 137th appearance for Venezuela.
Possible Lineup
Rafael Romo (GK); Nahuel Ferraresi, Yordon Osorio, Alexander Gonzalez, Miguel Navarro, Cristian Casseres, Eduard Bello, Yangel Herrera, Jose Martinez, Yeferson Soteldo, Salomon Rondon
Argentina Team News
Alejandro Garnacho has ruled himself out of the upcoming internationals due to injury. However, the world champions remain well stocked in the forward areas, with Lautaro Martinez, Julian Alvarez, and Valentin Carboni joining Lionel Messi.
Argentina look set to hand Julio Soler an international debut after impressing for Lanus domestically this season.
Possible Lineup
Geronimo Rulli (GK); Gonzalo Montiel, Nicolas Otamendi, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Giovani Lo Celso, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez
Venezuela vs. Argentina Prediction
Argentina are a backable price for this World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
The South American giants have a dominant record against their rivals, and they look more than capable of claiming maximum points in front of a passionate home support in Venezuela.
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