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

Los Cafeteros emerged victorious when these sides last battled one another.

Venezuela national football team are ready to host the Colombia national football team for the matchweek 18 fixture of the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Estadio Monumental de Maturín will witness the clash.

Venezuela national football team fell prey to the world champions Argentina in their previous which ended their chances of sealing a spot in the upcoming edition of the FIFA World Cup. They are in the seventh spot and will be at home for their upcoming game.

Los Cafeteros will get to take part in the mega competition as they are coming in after securing an easy win against Bolivia in their previous fixture of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Even though Colombia national football team will be at home for their next game, they will be feeling confident.

📸 ¡𝐒𝐚́𝐛𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐚, 𝐲𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐬 𝐞𝐧 🇻🇪!Nos 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐬 para 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐫 las 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐈𝐅𝐀 🏆📷 🫡🤪🤟👍 por: Richard Ríos #LaSeleNosUne🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/Qbdo4bBPRH

— Selección Colombia (@FCFSeleccionCol) September 7, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Maturin, Venezuela
• Stadium: Estadio Monumental de Maturín
• Date: Wednesday, September 10
• Kick-off Time: 05:00 a.m. IST (Tuesday, September 9; 11:30 p.m. GMT/ 07:30 p.m. ET/ 04:30 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Venezuela: L-W-W-L-L

Colombia: L-D-D-D-W

Players to Watch

Salomon Rondon (Venezuela)

Despite being unable to score a goal for his side against Argentina, Salomon Rondon will play an important role in the final third for the Venezuela national football team. In 17 World Cup qualifying games, the 35-year-old forward has scored five goals for his side.

James Rodriguez (Colombia)

James Rodriguez continues his scoring form for his national team. The 34-year-old midfielder opened the scoring for his side in their 3-0 win against Bolivia. From controlling the midfield to scoring goals, Rodriguez has been one of their most consistent players.

🎥 ¡𝟑 𝒈𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒚 𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝑼𝑵𝑫𝑰𝑨𝑳! 🔥🔥🔥🇨🇴 3-0 🇧🇴#LaSeleNosUne🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/QLEROnv44m

— Selección Colombia (@FCFSeleccionCol) September 5, 2025

Match Facts

• Colombia haven’t lost to Venezuela in their last nine meetings.
• Venezuela have failed to score a goal in their last two fixtures.
• Los Cafeteros are unbeaten in their last four matches.

Venezuela vs Colombia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Colombia to win
• Luis Diaz to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Venezuela will be without the services of David Martinez and Jose Andres Martinez as they are injured.

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

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 46

Venezuela won: 8

Colombia won: 22

Draws: 16

Predicted Lineups

Venezuela predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Romo (GK); Aramburu, Ferraresi, Ángel, Makoun, Navarro; Bello, Rincón, Cásseres Jr; Savarino, Rondón

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

Vargas (GK); Arias, Sánchez, Lucumí, Mojica; Ríos, Lerma; Rodríguez, Arias, Díaz; Cordoba

Match Prediction

These South American sides are going to come up with an interesting contest. Colombia national football team are likely to come out on top to defeat the Venezuela national football team in their upcoming World Cup qualifying clash.

Prediction: Venezuela 0-3 Colombia

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ViX, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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