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The FIFA World Cup qualifiers are back in action with another set of CONMEBOL matches this week as Venezuela lock horns with Brazil in a crucial encounter at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin on Thursday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Venezuela vs Brazil Preview
Venezuela are in eighth place in the CONMEBOL qualification standings and have not been at their best this year. The home side slumped to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Paraguay last week and will need to bounce back in this fixture.
Brazil, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the qualification table and have been inconsistent in recent months. The Selecao thrashed Peru by a comprehensive 4-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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Venezuela vs Brazil Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Brazil have a good historical record against Venezuela and have won 24 out of the 30 matches between the two teams, as opposed to Venezuela's two victories.
- After a run of only one victory in four matches in all competitions, Brazil have managed to win each of their last two games on the international stage and have scored six goals in these two matches.
- Brazil are unbeaten in their last 11 matches against Venezuela in all competitions on the international stage, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-0 scoreline in a friendly encounter in 2008.
- Brazil were on a winning run of three matches on the trot against Venezuela in all competitions before they were held to a 1-1 draw in their previous game in 2023.
- Venezuela are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.
Venezuela vs Brazil Prediction
Brazil have blown hot and cold this year and will take plenty of heart from their admirable performance against Peru. Vinicius Junior is yet to hit his peak with his national team and has a point to prove in this fixture.
Venezuela can pull off an upset on their day and will need to be at their best to stand a chance against the Selecao. However, Brazil are the better team and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Venezuela 1-3 Brazil
Venezuela vs Brazil Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Brazil to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Brazil to score first - Yes
