Venezuela vs Colombia Preview & Prediction | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying (CONMEBOL)
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Venezuela host Colombia in Maturin knowing that they are on the brink of finishing in the inter-confederation play-off spot.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Not televised
How to watch online: UK – Cannot be streamed / US – Fanatiz
Key stats
- Venezuela are unbeaten in their last eight World Cup qualifying matches at home (W4 D4).
- Venezuela have kept six clean sheets in their last eight World Cup qualifying matches at home
- Colombia have won four of the last five World Cup qualifying matches between these teams (D1).
- Colombia have won only two of their last 14 World Cup qualifying matches outside of Colombia (D7 L5).
- Colombia have not conceded a goal in their last five World Cup qualifying matches against Venezuela.
Venezuela vs Colombia prediction
Facing Argentina in what was likely to be Lionel Messi’s final competitive home game in national colours was always going to be a difficult task for Venezuela, and so it proved with the world champions winning 3-0 in Buenos Aires.
Despite that defeat, Fernando Batista’s side currently occupy the inter-confederation play-off spot, and they will finish in that position should they win here. Even a draw or defeat wouldn’t spell the end of their hopes, as Bolivia – a point behind them – must defeat Brazil in their final qualifier to stand any chance of leapfrogging them.
It perhaps goes in Venezuela’s favour, then, that visiting Colombia have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A 3-0 win over Bolivia last time out sealed their spot, and was most welcome given that it was their first win in seven qualifiers.
A draw will be enough for Venezuela, and already-qualified Colombia are unlikely to push too hard here.
Venezuela vs Colombia tip: Draw
