Venezuela vs Uruguay Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

La Celeste are four points behind table leaders Argentina.

Venezuela are set to take on Uruguay at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin on Tuesday for their South American World Cup Qualifying Campaign. The home team are currently placed in 5th position in the points table with nine points. They have played seven matches till now and have won twice, drawn three matches and lost twice. They will look to use their home advantage and try to put pressure on the away team.

On the other hand, Uruguay are missing some very important players due to injury and suspensions. Surely they will feel their absence on the pitch. But they have enough quality players on their team and will make things difficult for the home side. This upcoming match is very important for both teams and this will be a mouthwatering clash for sure.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 10 Sept, 2024 at 11:00 PM UK

Wednesday, 11 Sept 2024 at 03:30 AM IST

Location: Estadio Monumental de Maturin

Form

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

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

Players to Watch

Jose Salomon Rondon (Venezuela)

Even though he is 34 years old, he is still able to help his national team. The former Everton player has a knack for scoring goals. He can score from both of his feet and is a clinical finisher inside the box.

Physically strong and is good at winning duels. Without the ball, he likes to press high up the pitch and can make things difficult for opposition defenders. He is a proper team player and is capable of helping out his teammates with his playmaking capabilities as well.

Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay)

Manuel Ugarte has impressed fans with his technical skills, work rate and versatility on the pitch. He is highly aggressive and tenacious. The Manchester United defender also has the technical ability to thrive in all phases of the pitch.

Ugarte is strong and likes to make some rough tackles on the pitch sometimes. He is a resilient player who makes things difficult for opposition players. He does his offensive and defensive jobs very well and will be an important player for the upcoming fixture.

Match Facts

• The winner of their last meeting was Uruguay
• When Uruguay leads 1-0 away, they win 66% of their matches
• The average number of goals in meetings between Venezuela and Uruguay is 1.8

Venezuela vs Uruguay: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Uruguay to win this fixture
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

For the home team, Jhon Chancellor and Yangel Herrera left the camp due to injuries. Rest of the players are fit and will be available for the match.

In the last match, Uruguay’s all-time leading goalscorer Luis Suarez retired from international football. Darwin Nunez, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ronald Araujo, Jose Maria Gimenez and Mathias Olivera are all banned for the next four international matches due to altercations with fans at Copa America. Matias Vina, Giorgian de Arrascaeta, Federico Vinas and Nicolas de la Cruz all are out of the squad due to injuries.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 33

Venezuela: 5

Uruguay: 19

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineups

Venezuela Predicted Lineup (5-3-2):

Romo(GK); Murillo, Ferraresi, Osorio, Aramburu, Navarro; Segovia, Martinez, Pereira; Cadiz, Rondon

Uruguay Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Rochet(GK); Olaza, Caceres, Marichal, Nandez; Rodriguez, Ugarte, Valverde; Araujo, Merential, Pellistri

Match Prediction

The home team will pose a difficult challenge for the away team for sure. Venezuela are a good team when they play at their home but Uruguay have enough quality on their side to make things difficult. Fans can expect an exciting match on the pitch but most probably Uruguay will win this fixture.

Prediction: Venezuela 1-2 Uruguay

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports 1

USA: Fanatiz USA

Nigeria: Startimes World Football

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