Prediction: Venezuela vs Uruguay

Prediction: Uruguay to win 2-0

Best Odds: 79/10

Bookmaker: Zetbet

Venezuela and Uruguay will lock horns with each other in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) this week. The match between Fernando Batista’s side and Marcelo Bielsa’s team will be held at Estadio Monumental de Maturín in Maturín, Venezuela. It is scheduled to kick off at 11 pm UK time on Tuesday.

Venezuela

Venezuela are a modest footballing nation in South America who do not tend to qualify for major international competitions. As of 2022, they are the only CONMEBOL side to have never qualified for the World Cup finals and tend to do poorly in qualification campaigns.

Things do look decent for Venezuela at the moment. Fernando Batista’s side are fifth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) with nine points from seven matches, nine points behind leaders Argentina and a point ahead of sixth-placed Ecuador.

Venezuela will head into the match against Uruguay on the back of a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Bolivia away from home.

Team News:

Venezuela are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation against Uruguay. Romo will be in goal for the home side and will have Aramburu, Ferraresi, Osorio and Navarro ahead of him in defence. Segovia, Martinez and Pereira will be the three midfielder. Machis, Soteldo and Rondon will be the three forwards.

Uruguay

Uruguay are one of the biggest and historic footballing nations in the world and are a powerhouse in South America. They tend to qualify for major international competitions and are also expected to do well in them.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side did extremely well at the Copa America this summer. Uruguay finished third in the competition and also beat Brazil in the quarter-finals. Their objective is now to qualify for the 2026 World Cup finals.

Uruguay are second in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL) with 14 points from seven matches. La Celeste are four points behind leaders Argentina and are a point ahead of Colombia, who are third.

Team News:

Uruguay are likely to line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Rochet will be in goal for the visiting team. Rodriguez, Bueno, Cacares and Olaza will be the four defenders. Martinez, Ugarte and Rodriguez will be the three midfielders. Pellistri, Araujo and Rodriguez will be the three forwards.

Key Factors to Consider

• Venezuela have won 3 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
• Venezuela have lost 2 of their last 6 games in all competitions.
• Venezuela have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 6 World Cup quaifiers.
• Uruguay have won 3 of their last 6 World Cup qualifiers.
• Uruguay have won 3 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.

Conclusion

Uruguay are doing extremely well at the moment and have a better team than Venezuela. While Venezuela will fancy their chances of winning because of their home advantage, it is likely that Uruguay will eke out a narrow win.

Prediction: Uruguay to win 2-0

Best Odds: 79/10

Bookmaker: Zetbet