Chile vs Venezuela prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - November 20, 2024
One of the matches in the 12th round of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on Wednesday in Santiago, where Chile will host Venezuela. Here’s a betting suggestion with a promising odds value for this clash.
Match Preview
In their most recent outing, Chile faced Peru away and managed to secure a 0-0 draw. This result, considering their recent form, offers a glimmer of hope amidst an ongoing crisis. The autumn fixtures have been particularly challenging for the Chileans, with four losses and a solitary draw highlighting deep issues in game organization and consistency.
Currently, Chile occupies the bottom position in the standings, trailing seventh place by six points. While away matches have been a glaring weak spot for the team, their home performances haven’t been much better. In their last two home games, Chile suffered losses to Bolivia (1-2) and Brazil (1-2).
Venezuela, on the other hand, managed an impressive 1-1 draw against tournament favorites Brazil in their previous match. With 12 points, they sit seventh, keeping their hopes alive for a playoff spot. However, any misstep could jeopardize this position, especially if Bolivia picks up momentum. Playing at home remains Venezuela's strong suit, as they’ve shown the ability to challenge even the strongest teams on their turf.
Away games, however, are a different story. Venezuela has faced significant struggles, particularly against lower-ranked teams. In October, they fell 1-2 to Paraguay despite a competitive performance and suffered a devastating 0-4 defeat to Bolivia, where they were thoroughly outplayed.
Probable Lineups
- Chile: Cortes; Galdames, Maripan, Kuscevic, Loyola; Echeverria, Pavez, Valdes; Vargas, Osorio, Davila
- Venezuela: Romo; Navarro, Ferraresi, Ramirez, Aramburu Yon; Casseres, Herrera, Soteldo, Martinez; Savarino, Machis, Rondon
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The last four meetings between these sides have all been won by the home team.
- Seven of the last encounters between these teams have featured over 2.5 goals.
- Both teams scored in three of their last five meetings.
Prediction
Both teams tend to favor high-scoring games, and this trend is likely to continue. Our recommended bet is "Total Over 1.5 Goals" with odds of 1.61.
