Bolivia vs Venezuela Prediction & Betting Tips (5 September)

Bolivia is experiencing enormous difficulties recently. We deplore no less than 12 defeats in their last 14 matches. Indeed, during these qualifications for the World Cup, the Bolivians lost against Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay, but still managed to beat Peru, more than their level. In friendly matches, the defeats also continued one after the other and there was only one worrying victory against Andorra 1-0. Finally, Bolivia did not collect a single point during the Copa America groups, defeated by the USA 2-0, Uruguay 5-0 and Panama 1-3.

From the top of their 3 points in these qualifiers, the task promises to be complicated but qualification remains possible in the event of an exploit. Venezuela is very difficult to beat, as evidenced by its campaign for the next World Cup, where we found two successes against Paraguay 1-0 and Chile 3-0, draws against Peru, Ecuador but especially Brazil, and their only defeat against the formidable Colombian team 1-0. Their good performances continued during the Copa, with 3 victories in 3 group matches against Ecuador 1-2, Mexico 1-0 and Jamaica 0-3, before coming out in the quarterfinals against Canada on penalties . 

Bolivia mainly relies on players playing in South America, but can count on a few experienced players to lead the team. Among them, we find goalkeeper Carlos Lampe (55 caps), defender José Sagredo (57 caps), Roberto Fernández (37 caps), Luis Haquín (37 caps) and midfielder Ramiro Vaca (37 caps). Striker Carmelo Algarañaz (26 caps) completes this list of executives who bring their experience to the selection. No major absence to note in the 11 which should start. The Venezuelan football team relies on key players like Tomás Rincón, experienced captain with 135 caps, and Salomón Rondón, vice-captain and top scorer with 44 achievements.

In defense, Yordan Osorio (Parma) and Nahuel Ferraresi (São Paulo) provide stability, while young Jon Aramburu (Real Sociedad) embodies the future. Darwin Machís (Valladolid) and Yeferson Soteldo (Grêmio) lead the attack with their creativity, supported by Jefferson Savarino (Botafogo) and Jhon Murillo (Atlas). José Martínez (Corinthians) and Cristian Cásseres (Toulouse) provide balance in the middle. The only absence in the middle is significant, since Yangel Herrera (Girona) is still injured and not on the trip.