Uruguay vs Venezuela
South America – 2018 World Cup Qualifier
Date: Friday; 7th October 2016,
Kick-off: 00:00 UK
Venue: Estadio Centenario, Montevideo.
Uruguay and Venezuela face off in the World Cup Qualifiers 2018 on Thursday.
Venezuela's club is in shambles. The team, which had a promising Copa America campaign this past summer, cannot figure out how to put up a win through eight rounds of the World Cup qualifiers. The team has just two points in eight tries and has conceded a whopping 21 goals to date. The team did record a 2-2 draw at home against Argentina in its most recent encounter, so that could boost the side's confidence heading into a pressure cooker in Uruguay.
The Uruguayans, led by Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani at the front, should feel confident in this game. The team's last at-bat was a 4-0 win over an ascending Paraguay side. Cavani scored twice in that encounter and has had a good season for his club as the main man.
Uruguay vs Venezuela: Head to Head Statistics
Both teams have played a total of 16 games in the past, Uruguay have won 7 games and lost 4 to Venezuela. At home Uruguay have won 4 games and lost 4 to Venezuela. The two teams last met in the just concluded Copa America, Venezuela defeated Uruguay with a lone goal.
Uruguay vs Venezuela: Prediction
Both teams haven’t been in good form lately, but Uruguay are the better side with 2 wins and 3 defeats. Uruguay are currently leading the qualification table with 16 points, a point above Brazil in 2nd position. They have won 5 of their 8 qualification games, lost 2 and draw 1.
Venezuela are currently on a 4-game winless streak, they lost 2 games and drawn 2. They have failed to win any of their qualifying games in this campaign, losing 6 games and drawn 2. They are currently rocking the bottom of the table with just 2 points and hope to get their first win in this game.
Uruguay have all it take to grab all 3 points and keep their lead in the table and they must start-off with a lead from the first half itself.
Uruguay vs Venezuela: Betting Tips
Half-Time/Full-Time – Uruguay/Uruguay at 1.90 (10/11)
Uruguay to keep a clean sheet at 1.72 (8/11).
Team News
Defensive mainstay Diego Godin will captain the squad, with fellow veterans Alvaro Pereira and Jorge Fucile also included in the squad. Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani are both included, with the two having scored 46 goals and 34 goals respectively in their 86 appearances. Defender Federico Ricca and midfielder Diego Laxait will be hoping to make their debuts.
Midfielder Tomas Rincon is captain for Venezuela, whilst their main attacking threat is West Brom striker Salomon Rondon. 32 year old defender Oswaldo Vizcarrondo is the most capped player in the squad, whilst at the other end of the spectrum defender Yordan Osorio and midfielder Aristoteles Romero will be hoping to make their debuts.