It seems all set for Venezuela, who is ready to host Argentina on Thursday in a CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers fixture. Argentina enters this match hoping to continue its form and dominance in the October International window. Venezuela, on the other hand, has struggled lately and will look for a possible comeback from the undesired situation.
Venezuela vs Argentina: Preview
Argentina has mostly got their job done as the 2022 World Cup winners, and back-to-back Copa America champions just need these two wins to be able to secure their spot in the World Cup 2026. Argentina currently is sitting on 18 points and leading the table scenario. They just need to reach somewhere in the mid-20s to confirm their spot in the 2026 Finals.
Venezuela has possibly the toughest game of the season to be played on Thursday by their standards. Hosting a team like Argentina is no joke and a matter of reputation as well. The hosts currently sit on 10 points, the same as Brazil. But there is a long way to go and play if Venezuela is to bag its spot in the World Cup for the first time in the nation’s history.
Match Details
Match: Argentina @ Venezuela
Stadium: Estadio Monumental de Maturin
Date & Time: Oct 10, 2024 at 10 pm UK
Venezuela vs Argentina: Team News and Head-to-Head
Venezuela
In the last International window, almost a month ago; Venezuela was humbled with a 4-0 defeat to Bolivia at their home. Soon after, they impressed everyone by going against the odds to bag a very crucial point against the mighty Uruguay. The team knows the crucialness of the upcoming fixture and might get ready accordingly.
Venezuela is struggling in terms of quality while entering this match as they miss out on Sparta Rotterdam defender Teo Quintero, who won’t be able to make his debut in this tie. Jhon Chancellor, who missed the clash against Uruguay, remains out due to an injury.
Argentina
It is said and observed that Argentina has an easy path to the World Cup final stages. While in CONMEBOL, the blue and white stripes have to just take on Venezuela, Paraguay, and Bolivia later on. As the strongest team in the South American region, Argentina has just conceded 7 goals in their last 19 fixtures.
The biggest joy for the Argentines is that their captain and the man who can do anything for his nation, Lionel Messi, was seen back in action with his club Inter Miami last weekend. Messi is also expected to be available for selection in this match. Paulo Dybala and Manchester United’s star Garnacho are considered missing this fixture due to picking up late issues the previous weekend.
Possible Starting XI
Venezuela: Romo; Aramburu, Osorio, Ferraresi, Navarro; Bello, Casseres, J Martinez, Segovia, Soteldo; Rondon
Argentina: Rulli; Molina, Otamendi, Romero, Tagliafico; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister, Alvarez; La Martinez, Messi
Venezuela vs Argentina: Prediction
Scaloni’s side remains confident to grab another three points. The Argentines are expected to dominate the match in every aspect possible and grab all three points home. Venezuela has to impress defensively by maintaining a solidified line. Venezuela can go against all odds to maybe take a point and upset Argentina on Thursday.
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