Argentina vs Venezuela Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The previous confrontation between these sides ended in a draw.

Argentina national football team are all set to lock horns with Venezuela national football team in the matchweek 17 fixture of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. This interesting contest will take place at the Mâs Monumental.

The Lionel Scaloni-led side have been dominating the proceedings in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers of the CONMEBOL region. They are at the top of the table and have easily found their way in the upcoming mega competition on the world stage. For their upcoming game, the Argentina national football team will be at home. It will make things easy for them.

#SelecciónMayor Un repaso fotográfico de nuestro primer día de entrenamiento en Casa 🥰 pic.twitter.com/oVjTXvqjWd

— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) September 1, 2025

Venezuela national football team are placed seventh on the points table, but they do have a chance to seal a spot for the upcoming World Cup. They will have to win both of their upcoming games, which is not going to be an easy task for them. Venezuela will be away from home, hence keeping them under from the start.

Kick-off:

• Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Stadium: Mâs Monumental
• Date: Friday, September 5
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 a.m. IST (Thursday, September 4; 11:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 p.m. ET/ 04:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Argentina: W-W-W-W-D

Venezuela: L-L-W-W-L

Players to Watch

Lionel Messi (Argentina)

The Inter Miami forward will be looking to step up here and is likely to come up with a goal for his national team. The 38-year-old has scored six goals in 11 FIFA World Cup qualifier matches. From making plays for his fellow teammates to scoring goals, Messi is going to be a menace for the opponent’s defence.

Salomon Rondon (Venezuela)

Salomon Rondon has been a part of all the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers games for Venezuela. In 16 appearances, he has scored five goals and will be looking to add more to his account. Rondon has been an important player in the attacking front for his national squad.

Match Facts

• The World Champions have not lost any of their last five matches against Venezuela.
• The Lionel Scaloni-led side are on a five-match unbeaten run in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
• The Lionel Scaloni-led side have secured two clean sheets in their last five matches against Venezuela.

Argentina vs Venezuela: Betting Tips and Odds

• Argentina to win
• Lionl Meesi to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Enzo Fernández will not be in action for the World Champions as he is suspended.

All of the selected squad members for Venezuela are fit and ready to be in action.

#SelecciónMayor 🇦🇷 Lista definitiva de convocados para la próxima doble fecha de Eliminatorias Sudamericanas 🏆 pic.twitter.com/CMMDzT19C6

— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) August 28, 2025

𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐬 🇻🇪Estos son los seleccionados por el DT Fernando Batista para enfrentar a Argentina y Colombia en las jornadas 17 y 18 de las Eliminatorias Sudamericanas para la Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026.𝐒𝐢𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐈𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐑𝐄 🫂… pic.twitter.com/TTGipQ4S6t

— La Vinotinto (@SeleVinotinto) August 27, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 29

Argentina won: 24

Venezuela won: 2

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Argentina predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Martínez (GK); Molina, Romero, Otamendi, Acuna; De Paul, Paredes, Mac Allister; Messi, Álvarez, Almada

Venezuela predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Romo (GK); Aramburu, Ferraresi, Ángel, Navarro; Cásseres Jr, Jose Andres Martínez; David Martinez, Segovia, Soteldo; Rondon

Match Prediction

These teams are going to come up with an interesting contest, but La Albiceleste are likely to emerge victorious against Venezuela in their upcoming World Cup qualifying clash.

Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Venezuela

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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