On Wednesday, September 10, at 1:30 CET, Venezuela will face Colombia in the final qualifying round for the 2026 World Cup. Here’s a look at the matchup.
Venezuela vs Colombia: Match Preview
Venezuela has had a strong qualifying campaign and is aiming for a World Cup spot. To achieve this goal, they must win against Colombia. After 17 matches, Venezuela has earned 18 points and is in seventh place, just one point ahead of the team below them. Seventh place offers a chance in the intercontinental playoffs for the final World Cup spot. If Venezuela doesn’t win, they will need to rely on Bolivia losing to Brazil in their last match.
Colombia has already secured its spot in the 2026 World Cup, currently sitting on 25 points, which is eight points clear of the eighth place team and seven points ahead of seventh. In their last match, Colombia won against Bolivia with a score of 3-0 and previously earned a draw against Argentina. Despite a six-match winless streak in June, Colombia is set to return to the global stage for the first time since 2018.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- Venezuela has lost its last two matches without scoring.
- Colombia has won only one of its last seven matches.
- Venezuela is unbeaten at home in five consecutive games.
- Colombia won 1-0 in their last encounter with Venezuela.
Probable Lineups
- Venezuela: Romo; Aramburu, Navarro, Ángel, Ferraresi; Cáceres, Iriarte, Bello; Savarino, Soteldo, Rondón.
- Colombia: Vargas; Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumí, Mojica; Lerma, Castaño; Arias, Rodríguez, Díaz; Córdoba.
Prediction
This match is pivotal for Venezuela, where every point is crucial. While facing a challenging opponent, their home advantage could play a key role. Prediction: Venezuela to score over 1 goal (individual total over 1) at odds of 1.81.
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