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One of the most important matches in this Conmebol World Cup 2026 qualifying doubleheader is the one between Venezuela and Bolivia.
Venezuela is coming off a 1-0 win over Peru in their last match, which allowed them to move into the playoff spot, keeping their dream alive for now.
Bolivia, on the other hand, is going through a rough patch and drew 0-0 at home against Uruguay, dropping out of the top spots.
Venezuela and Bolivia will meet at the Monumental de Matur\u00edn next Friday, June 6, for Round 15 of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Venezuela vs. Bolivia Betting Odds and Info <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Venezuela is close to achieving its dream of qualifying for its first-ever FIFA World Cup. With 15 points, they currently sit in seventh place, which holds the playoff spot for now. They have three wins, six draws, and five losses, with 13 goals scored and 17 conceded. <\/strong>
In the last qualifying window, they first lost 2-1 to Ecuador but then bounced back with a 1-0 win over Peru thanks to a penalty goal from Salom\u00f3n Rond\u00f3n. That victory ended a nine-match winless streak in qualifiers, with their last win dating back to a match against Chile in 2023. At home, Venezuela remains unbeaten, with three wins and four draws.
They are five points behind sixth place and just one point ahead of eighth place, currently occupied by their upcoming opponent, making this match a must-win. While it’s still possible for them to break into the top six, it seems unlikely, so holding on to the playoff spot is their best bet.
Among the call-ups, standout names include young prospects Alessandro Milani from Lazio’s U-20 team and David Mart\u00ednez of Los Angeles FC, both just 19 years old. Mart\u00ednez had previously been called up for a friendly, and both have played for Venezuela at youth levels. On the other hand, the inclusion of striker Jan Hurtado has drawn some criticism.
At 35 years old, Salom\u00f3n Rond\u00f3n remains the team’s most important attacking player and top scorer with four goals. Other key players include Jefferson Savarino, Yeferson Soteldo, Rafael Romo, and a growing number of Venezuelans now playing for top clubs in major leagues abroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why Bet on Bolivia? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Bolivia woke up and began to dream but then suffered a harsh reality check. They currently sit in eighth place with 14 points, just one behind Venezuela.<\/strong> While their 14 goals scored is a respectable number, the 30 goals they’ve conceded leave them with a very poor goal differential\u2014meaning they would likely lose out in the event of a tie on points.
They had a run of three straight wins, but since then have only managed two points out of the last 15 available, both from home draws against Paraguay (2-2) and Uruguay (0-0). Their away form has been poor, with just one win (1-2 against Chile) and six losses, conceding 23 goals and scoring only four. They’ve lost their last three away matches, allowing 13 goals and scoring only once\u2014from a penalty.
Coach Oscar Villegas has called up several young players, including some receiving their first-ever call-ups to La Verde. It’s an experimental move that could end up costing Bolivia its dream of returning to the World Cup after more than 30 years.
Among the standout players is Miguel Terceros, better known as Miguelito. The 21-year-old developed and plays in Brazilian football and is Bolivia’s top scorer in these qualifiers with five goals\u2014just one behind Lionel Messi and Luis D\u00edaz, who lead the scoring chart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final Betting Analysis: Venezuela vs. Bolivia <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n