Venezuela vs. Bolivia Preview and Betting Odds

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 Maturín next Friday, June 6, for Round 15 of the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers.

Venezuela vs. Bolivia Betting Odds and Info

Por que apostar na Venezuela?

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.

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 Salomón Rondón. 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 Martínez of Los Angeles FC, both just 19 years old. Martínez 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, Salomón Rondón 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.

Por que apostar na Bolívia?

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. While their 14 goals scored is a respectable number, the 30 goals they’ve conceded leave them with a very poor goal differential—meaning 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—from 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—just one behind Lionel Messi and Luis Díaz, who lead the scoring chart.

Análise Final das Apostas: Venezuela x Bolívia

This is a key match in the Eliminatórias da Copa do Mundo for the playoff spot. While Venezuela hasn’t had the best campaign overall, they remain unbeaten at home and are coming off a win, whereas Bolivia has struggled badly on the road. The Vinotinto players have significantly more international experience than those of La Verde, and that will also be a key factor in helping the home side take all three points.

Os números em Troca de Gambila favor Venezuela, with a Moneyline of -236, while Bolivia sits at +840 and a draw at +350.

The last time these two national teams faced off was on September 5, 2024, in El Alto, where Bolivia won 4-0. However, the last time they met in Venezuela, the home side won 4-1.

In their last five meetings, the home team has always won. Moreover, Venezuela has six straight home wins against this opponent and is unbeaten in their previous seven. The last time they lost at home to Bolivia was in 1993 (1-7), the same year Bolivia qualified for the World Cup.

Go for a straight win for Venezuela in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at -236, you will gain $42 for a total payout of $142.

Venezuela vs. Bolivia Betting Pick: Venezuela