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Venezuela vs Bolivia Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

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Venezuela vs Bolivia Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers
  • This will be the 40th match between these two sides.
  • The last three meetings between Venezuela and Bolivia have resulted in 13 goals!
  • Salomon Rondon will be a major threat for the visitors.

Venezuela vs Bolivia Preview

  • Tournament: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
  • Date: Friday, 6 June 2025
  • Kick-Off Time: 22:00 PM GMT
  • Venue: Estadio Monumental de Maturin

Venezuela looks to hold onto their grasp on the coveted seventh place in the CONMEBOL 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers group when they host a hungry Bolivia side at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin. The Venezuela vs Bolivia clash takes place on Friday, 6 June 2025 at 22:00 PM GMT.

Venezuela have only been able to win on eof their last five competitive matches, but their recent win over Peru helped them climb to seventh place in their World Cup qualifiers group. They need a big win to hold onto that spot, which is the position where the team can play in the Inter-confederation playoffs qualifier to have a chance of qualifiyng for the World Cup.

Fernando Batista will be eager to ensure that his side can maintain their positive momentum after their recent win in the qualifiers. He will need to shape his side to maintain a stubborn defensive shape to frustrate the visitors, and also need his players to be clinical on counter-attacks and set-pieces as well as convert their chances well to get another big win.

Bolivia, on the other hand, have failed to win any of their last five games and that has caused them to fall into a precarious position in the World Cup qualifiers group. They are, although, just a point behind Venezuela in the group and a big win can help them topple their rivals off their place.

Oscar Villegas needs to ensure that his side are defensively as strong, if not stronger, as they were in their recent goalless draw against Uruguay. However, he'll need to motivate the Bolivian players to be decisive and prolific in finishing off their chances in emphatic fashion to stun the hosts.

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Venezuela National Football Team News

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Venezuela boss Fernando Batista (Image credit: FVF_Oficial |X)

Fernando Batista is sweating on the fitness of captain Tomas Rincon, who is suffering from an injury issue ahead of the game. Batista has also given debut call-ups to midfielder Leonardo Flores and defender Alessandro Milani for the upcoming qualifiers.

Bolivia National Football Team News

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Bolivia coach Oscar Villegas (Image credit: LaVerde |X)

Oscar Villegas has already hinted that five to six of his selected players are doubts for the upcoming match after having complained of discomfort. As a result, Jose Sagredo was added to the squad. Vilegas has also given maiden call-ups to players like Diego Arroyo, Lucas Macazaga, Gary Rea and Jhon Velasquez.

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Venezuela vs Bolivia Predicted Lineups

Venezuela National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-2-2-2):

Goalkeeper: Rafael Romo

Defenders: Alexander Gonzalez, Nahuel Ferraresi, Wilker Angel, Jon Aramburu

Midfielders: Yangel Herrera, Josef Martinez, Jefferson Savarino, Yeferson Soteldo

Forwards: Telasco Segovia, Salomon Rondon

Bolivia Predicted Lineup (3-4-1-2):

Goalkeeper: Guillermo Viscarra

Defenders: Diego Medina, Luis Haquin, Efrain Morales, Roberto Fernandez, Gabriel Vilamil

Midfielders: Hector Cuellar, Jose Sagredo, Lucas Chavez

Forwards: Carmelo Algaranaz, Victor Abrego

Venezuela vs Bolivia Head-to-Head Record

These two South American sides have faced each other on 39 occasions in their history. Out of that, Bolivia have won 16 times and Venezuela have gotten 14 wins. In their last five meetings, Venezuela have won three times and Bolivia have won twice.

DateResultCompetition
05/09/2024Bolivia 4-0 VenezuelaFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
29/01/2022Venezuela 4-1 BoliviaFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
04/06/2021Bolivia 3-1 VenezuelaFIFA World Cup Qualifiers
11/10/2019Venezuela 4-1 BoliviaInternational Friendly
23/06/2019Bolivia 1-3 VenezuelaCopa America

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Key Players to Watch in Venezuela vs Bolivia

Salomon Rondon (Venezuela)

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Salomon Rondon (Image credit: SalomonRondon |X)

Salomon Rondon has been a driving figure for Venezuela in their FIFA World Cup qualifier campaign, having scored four goals in 14 games so far. He's managed a 13% goal conversion rate as swell, with all his goals coming from inside the box.

The 35-year-old is still going strong despite his age and remains a threatening figure in the final third. He'll look to use his physicality and link-up style to help his side forward and needs to nail his positioning in the area to get at the end of chances and finish off chances clinically.

Carmelo Algaranaz (Bolivia)

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Bolivia forward Carmelo Algaranaz (Image credit: CopaMundialFIFA |X)

Carmelo Algaranaz has been a relatively decent figure for Bolivia up-front in their World Cup Qualifiers, managing to score two goals from 10 appearances so far. He has managed a pretty decent 25% goal conversion rate, being able to convert most of the chances that have come his way.

Algaranaz needs to lock in for a really clinical performance to help his side get a big win. He needs to be smart with his off-the-ball movement to trouble the Venezuela defenders and get into key goal-scoring positions, after which the striker will be relied upon to put away chances to raise his side's winning chances.

Venezuela vs Bolivia Prediction

Because of the things at stake, which is the seventh place in the group, both teams will be gunning for a big win. The recent encounters between these two sides have been aggressive, entertaining affairs and this upcoming clash should be the same.

However, Venezuela should just be able to gain an edge because of their home field advantage. There should be plenty of chances for both teams to score, but the hosts should be able to grind their way to get a win.

Predicted Score: Venezuela 2-1 Bolivia

Where to watch Venezuela vs Bolivia Live?

CountryWhere to watch
USAFanatiz
VenezuelaTeleven
AustraliaSBS on Demand
CanadaFanatiz
BoliviaTigo Sports

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FAQs

When is Venezuela vs Bolivia?

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The FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Venezuela and Bolivia will take place on Friday, 6 June 2025 at the Estadio Monumental de Maturin at 22:00 PM GMT. 

Where to watch Venezuela vs Bolivia?

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FuboTV and DirecTVStream will be broadcasting this match live. 

What is the predicted score for Venezuela vs Bolivia?

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Venezuela 2-1 Bolivia. 

What is the head-to-head record for Venezuela vs Bolivia?

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These two South American sides have faced each other on 39 occasions in their history. Out of that, Bolivia have won 16 times and Venezuela have gotten 14 wins.

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