Venezuela – Uruguay : Preview & Prediction
Venezuela and Uruguay meet at the Estadio Olímpico de la UCV, in a match for the World Cup Qualifiers – South America (Regular Season). There has only been 1 head-to-head in the last 3 years between these two teams, in 05‑10‑2017, which ended in a draw by (0‑0). In this match, the home factor can play an important role, as both teams have significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
After 1 win and 4 losses, the home team is currently in the 8th position, with 3 points won. In the last match, they lost by (3‑1) in an away match against Bolivia, after having won by (2‑1) at home against Chile in the previous match. Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 losses in their stadium. In the last 6 home matches Venezuela has 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of the last 5 matches for this competition. In 14 matches, they have conceded the first goal 5 times and never managed to turn the score around.
Venezuela enters this game unmotivated after a defeat, by 3-1, in a trip to the Bolivian stadium. Contrary to the “enemy” of this match, Venezuela usually plays in a 4-3-3, where the three most advanced players are Rómulo Otero, Fernando Aristeguieta and Alexander González. The home team, when investing in the offensive process, normally does it through the left aisle, taking advantage of the depth offered by the left flank Mikel Villanueva. Venezuela coach José Peseiro is unlikely to be able to count on forward Jhon Murillo because he is injured.
The away team is currently in the 5th place, with 6 points won, after 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost at home to Brazil, by (0‑2). In the last match, they tied at home against Paraguay, by (0‑0). This is a team that tends to be home based, stronger when they play with the support of their supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses in away matches, with a total of 24 goals scored and 21 conceded. At home, they won 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats, with a total of 25 goals scored and 10 conceded. Their last away match for this competition ended with a (0‑3) win against Colombia. In the last 8 away matches Uruguay has won 4, drawn 3 and lost 1. There tends to be goals in away matches, as 7 of the last 8 matches they played have ended with Over 1.5 goals. In 15 matches, they have never been able to turn the score around in the 4 matches they have conceded the first goal.
Uruguay enters this match after a draw at home, 0x0, against Paraguay. Contrary to the “enemy” of this match, Uruguay usually plays in a 5-3-2, where the two most advanced players are Luis Suárez and Jonathan Rodríguez. When the visiting team invests in the offensive process, it usually does it through the left lane, taking advantage of the depth offered by left-back Matías Viña. The three best players of the visiting team are José María Giménez, Luis Suárez and Rodrigo Bentancur.
Venezuela – Uruguay : Betting Tips
Uruguay – Win Odds: 1.85
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
