Venezuela vs Peru Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Sultana of Guarapiche gears up to host La Blanquirroja.

The CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup Qualifiers take us to the Estadio Monumental de Maturin Stadium as Peru and Venezuela lock horns in a thrilling clash.

The Venezuela national football team currently sit in 8th place in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers standings. After a disappointing campaign so far, they will be eager to turn their fortunes around and capitalize on their home advantage when they host Peru in their next match.

They are coming off a recent defeat to Ecuador, where a brace from Enner Valencia secured victory for the Ecuadorians. With their qualification hopes hanging by a thread, La Vinotinto must deliver a strong performance to stay in contention.

Peru’s performances in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers have not been outstanding, but their recent form has been commendable. They secured a crucial victory against Bolivia and pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Uruguay. Additionally, they managed to hold Chile to a goalless draw and put up a strong fight against Argentina, conceding only a narrow 1-0 defeat.

These performances highlight Peru’s resilience and determination in recent matches. As they prepare to face La Vinotinto, they will be eager to maintain their solid form and strengthen their position in the qualifiers.

Kick-off:

• Location: Maturin, Venezuela
• Stadium: Estadio Monumental de Maturin Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, 26 March
• Kick-off Time: 5:30 AM IST
• Referee: Cristian Marcelo Garay Reyes
• VAR: In use

Form:

Venezuela (in all competitions): L-L-L-D-L

Peru (in all competitions): W-L-D-L-W

Players to watch out for:

Jovanny Bolivar (Venezuela)

Jovanny Bolivar, the 23-year-old Venezuelan centre-forward from Acarigua, has played for clubs such as Deportivo La Guaira, D.C. United and Loudoun United before joining Albacete in 2023. Currently, he is on loan at the Ukrainian club Kolos Kovalivka, where he continues to develop his attacking prowess.

As the hosts look to secure a crucial victory, Bolívar’s presence in the squad could prove vital. His ability to find the back of the net and create opportunities will be key in their upcoming fixture, where he will aim to make a significant impact.

Andre Carrillo (Peru)

Andre Carrillo, the 33-year-old Peruvian footballer born in Lima, has played for clubs such as Sporting CP, Benfica, Watford, and Al-Hilal before recently joining the Brazilian outfit Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. With over 100 appearances for the Peru national team, he has scored 11 international goals, showcasing his consistency at the highest level.

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— Andre Carrillo D. (@18andrecarrillo) April 17, 2020

His first goal for Peru came in a 2012 friendly against Costa Rica, while his most recent international goal was against La Vinotinto in the 2021 Copa América. As Peru prepare to face Venezuela once again, Carrillo will be eager to replicate his past success and make a decisive impact in the upcoming match.

Match Facts:

• Peru have a 60% win accuracy over Venezuela.
• They have won two of their last five fixtures.
• Venezuela lost four of their last five games.

Venezuela vs Peru: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Peru to win the match
• Carrilo to score first
• Venezuela 1-2 Peru

Injuries and Team News:

For Venezuela, Wilker Angel will be absent due to injury concerns.

For the visitors, there are no injury concerns.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches – 37

Venezuela won – 08

Peru won – 22

Matches drawn – 07

Predicted Lineup:

Venezuela predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Farinez (GK); Rosales, Vivas, La Mantia, Graterol; Juanpi, Ortega, Pereira, Mendoza; Hurtado, Bolivar

Peru predicted lineup (4-3-2-1):

Gallese (GK); Advincula, Garces, Abram, Trauco; Carrillo, Tapia, Pena; Polo, Reyna; Guerrero

Match Prediction:

Looking at Venezuela’s disastrous campaign so far and Peru’s resilient performances against big teams like Uruguay and Argentina, we expect the away side to walk away with all three points.

Prediction: Venezuela 1-2 Peru

Telecast Details:

India: Fancode

UK: BBC, ITV

USA: Fanatiz USA

Nigeria: TBD

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