Probabilities, predictions, and anticipated outcomes for the World Cup Qualifiers - Round 17 between Argentina and Venezuela
Venezuela and Argentina are set to face off in a crucial World Cup qualifier, with both teams aiming for a valuable three points. The probable starting lineups for the two sides have been announced, offering a glimpse into the strategies each team will employ.
For Venezuela, Romo, Aramburu, Ferraresi, Wilker Angel, Navarro, Rincon, Casseres Jr, Segovia or Daniel Pereira, Savarino, Soteldo, Rondon, and Josef Martinez or Bello are expected to take the field. On the other hand, Argentina's starting eleven includes Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Marcos Acuna, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Nico Paz, Thiago Almada, Lionel Messi, and Julian Alvarez.
Argentina has been in impressive form lately, with Lionel Messi leading the charge. The team has won by a two-goal margin in three of their last five games against Brazil, Bolivia, and Chile. Messi is expected to score at any time, with odds of 1.61 at Bet365.
Venezuela, however, has struggled on the road, losing their last four away games in the Qualifiers. This could potentially favour Argentina, who are favoured to win by a handicap of -1.5, with odds of 1.82 at Esportes da Sorte. The odds for +3.5 corners for Venezuela are 1.85 at Bet365, suggesting a high possibility of Venezuela attempting to build their attacks from the back.
As the qualification process for the 2026 World Cup enters its final stages, the focus is on the teams positioned just before the end. Important crucial matches are taking place in Africa (CAF Group G with Algeria, Guinea, Uganda, Mozambique, Botswana, Somalia) and Europe (UEFA groups with ongoing decisive matches in September), where group winners qualify directly and runners-up may proceed to playoffs.
With Argentina's impressive form and Venezuela's recent struggles, my prediction is that Argentina will win by two goals or more. However, the unpredictability of football ensures that anything can happen on the day. Regardless, this promises to be an exciting encounter, with both teams giving their all in their pursuit of World Cup qualification.
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