Venezuela vs Brazil Prediction & Betting Tips (14 November)

We should not underestimate this selection of Venezuela which participated in the last edition of the Copa America by winning its three group matches against Ecuador 1-2, Mexico 1-0, and Jamaica 0-3 . On the other hand, the adventure ended in the 1/4 final with a defeat after penalties against Canada. The Copa America bracket now closed, the Venezuelans are in difficulty in these qualifiers being on a series of six games without a victory and especially two defeats in September in Bolivia 4-0 and during the previous day in October, against the Paraguay on the road 2-1. In the ranking, Venezuela is 8th, virtually eliminated from the World Cup and even the play-offs. Opposite, Brazil obviously played the last Copa America but did not go further than the quarter-finals also by coming out against Colombia by James Rodriguez.

The Brazilians will have to activate the seduction operation to reconnect with their public since the last months, or even years, since the Copa America coronation in 2021 clearly, it has not been joyous for the Canarinha. The five-time world champion still reassured himself in October by beating Chile 1-2 and more clearly Peru in Brasilia 4-0. Back in 4th place in these qualifications, Vinicius, Rodrygo and Raphinha are still very far from the leading Argentines with six points behind. 

Operational at the October gathering, goalkeeper Graterol (12 appearances for the selection) remains injured and has not been called up. Same story for Quintero (not a selection), for Chancellor (37 caps), Angel (39 caps). Note that the coach has made a lot of changes compared to his list drawn up in October. No less than 17 players were not selected. Most had 0 selections. On the other hand, author of 3 goals in these qualifiers, Rondon (45 goals in 112 caps) is very present like Soteldo (1 goal, 3 assists in these qualifiers) or even Jhon Murillo (44 selections, 4 pawns) . Real Valladolid striker Darwin Machis (11 goals in 51 caps) received a phone call from his coach, like Toulouse midfielder Casseres (34 caps).

The centenarian Rincon (137 caps, Santos) is very present like the midfielders Savarino (44 caps) and Yangel Herrera (Girona). In the defensive sector, Aramburu (Real Sociedad) and Osorio (Parma) are the most famous. While the president of the country wanted the coach to only call up players playing in Brazil, we find the cracks playing in La Liga, Vinicius Jr (5 goals in selection only), Rodrygo (3 pawns in these qualifications) and Militao (Real Madrid) and especially the Barcelona Raphinha (3 goals, 1 assist in these qualifiers), author of a double against Peru. We also note the presence of City winger, Savinho (9 sel), or the four midfielders playing in the Premier League: Paqueta (West Ham), Guimaraes (Newcastle), André (Wolverhampton, 9 sel), and Andreas Pereira (Fulham). In the defensive sector, Ligue 1 is well represented with the presence of Marquinhos (PSG), Vanderson (Monaco), and Abner (Lyon), scorer in C3 against Hoffenheim. Alison (Liverpool, injured), Alex Telles (12 selection, choice), Beraldo (PSG, choice), Bremer (Juventus, injured), Couto (Dortmund, injured), Douglas Luiz (Juventus, choice), Casemiro (Man United, injured) , Martinelli (Arsenal, choice), Endrick (Real Madrid, choice, lack of playing time), Pedro (Flamengo, injured), Richarlison (Tottenham, choice), and Galeno (Porto, choice) are not in the band.