{"id":44394,"date":"2025-09-08T10:58:03","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:58:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=44394"},"modified":"2025-09-08T10:58:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T16:58:18","slug":"venezuela-vs-colombia-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/fifa-world-cup-qualifiers\/venezuela-vs-colombia-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Venezuela vs. Colombia Preview and Free Pick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The final matchday of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup is here, and all eyes will be on the Venezuela vs. Colombia clash, which will decide the playoff spot.

Venezuela is coming off a 3-0 defeat to Argentina, but it still depends on itself to advance to the next round.

Meanwhile, Colombia thrashed Bolivia 3-0 in Barranquilla and secured their place at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venezuela vs. Colombia Betting Odds and Info <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Venezuela +150<\/em><\/td>Colombia +223 <\/em><\/td>Draw Offs<\/strong>: +221 <\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
When?<\/strong><\/td>Tuesday, September 9 at 7:30 pm ET, 6:30 pm CST, 5:30 pm MT, and 4:30 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Monumental de Matur\u00edn <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I Watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Fox Sports<\/a>,\u00a0fubo TV<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<\/em>VIX<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Venezuela? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Venezuela is close to achieving something historic, whichthey have never done before: qualifying for a World Cup. With 18 points, they are in seventh place, currently holding the playoff spot. However, they are only one point ahead of Bolivia. <\/strong>

They are coming off a 3-0 loss to Argentina after a Lionel Messi brace and a Lautaro Mart\u00ednez goal, but fortunately for them, Bolivia lost by the same score, so nothing changed in the standings.

The \u2018Vinotinto\u2019 will host their classic rival, Colombia, who are already qualified, meaning it\u2019s very likely they will field some substitutes who haven\u2019t had many minutes, in addition to not needing to push for a win.

They have lost their last two matches and haven\u2019t been able to score. However, at home, they remain unbeaten, with four wins and four draws, scoring nine goals and conceding just two<\/strong>\u2014against Argentina and Brazil.

Salom\u00f3n Rond\u00f3n is the team\u2019s top scorer in the qualifiers with five goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bet on Colombia? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Colombia achieved its goal: qualifying for the 2026 World Cup<\/a>. After missing the 2022 tournament, N\u00e9stor Lorenzo\u2019s side returned to the top national team competition following their 3-0 victory over Bolivia.

Despite the lopsided scoreline, two of the goals came in the final minutes, and the \u2018Tricolor\u2019 were in trouble for a long stretch\u2014 something the team has been heavily criticized for. After a fantastic start, their level dropped significantly after the Copa Am\u00e9rica, winning three matches, drawing four, and losing another four.<\/strong> In fact, this win over \u2018La Verde\u2019 broke a six-match winless streak that included three defeats.

Colombia\u2019s generational renewal has not gone as expected, making it one of the oldest squads on the continent. Due to their lack of goals, they even had to call up 39-year-old Dayro Moreno. That, however, seemed to spark Jhon C\u00f3rdoba, who had been widely criticized and scored his first goal in over a year\u2014his last coming in the Copa Am\u00e9rica\u2014and his first in the qualifiers.

A victory, combined with other results, could see the \u2018Cafeteros\u2019 climb to second place, which would mean a better seeding in the draw, possibly even as a group leader, so they will not take this match lightly.<\/strong> Still, players like Luis Su\u00e1rez, Marino Hinestroza, Jorge Carrascal, and others will likely see minutes.

Luis D\u00edaz, the team\u2019s star, has seven goals, just one behind Lionel Messi, the top scorer in the qualifiers, so he will likely play as well in search of that title. Daniel Mu\u00f1oz has served his suspension and will be available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Betting Analysis: Venezuela vs. Colombia <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a derby, and these matches are always different. Even when Venezuela was a much weaker team, they played their games against Colombia in a completely different way. Considering the opportunity the \u2018Vinotinto\u2019 have in front of them, the recent level of the \u2018Cafeteros\u2019, and the fact that they are already qualified, we believe Venezuela will be the winners.

The numbers at <\/strong>Gambyl Exchange<\/a> have Venezuela as the favorite, with their Moneyline at +150, while Colombia is at +223 and the draw at +221.<\/strong>

The last time they faced each other in the qualifiers was on September 7, 2023, when Colombia won 1-0 with a goal from Rafael Santos Borr\u00e9, while the last time they met in Venezuela, the \u2018Tricolor\u2019 also won by the same score thanks to a James Rodr\u00edguez penalty.

Including friendlies, Colombia are unbeaten in nine matches, winning six of them. The last time the \u2018Vinotinto\u2019 won was in the 2015 Copa Am\u00e9rica, a 1-0 victory with a goal from Rond\u00f3n.

Go for a win for Venezuela. If you bet $100 at +150, you will gain $150 for a total payout of $250. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venezuela vs. Colombia Betting Pick: Venezuela<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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