Venezuela v Bolivia Tips

Venezuela are unbeaten at home in this WCQ cycle, which includes draws against the pre-round top four and 3 wins without conceding. Bolivia have failed to win each of their last 5 WCQs, and they have struggled on the road, beating only last-placed Chile and losing each of their other 6 away games so far, five of them by 2+ goal margins. There's also a trend in this fixture, which has seen the home side on the day win each of the last 7 head-to-heads.

Both teams have an equal 3 losses in their last 5 games. Bolivia won the last meeting between these two teams in 2024, so I will not completely rule them out here. I will go with a draw result here.

Bolivia beat Venezuela 4-0 in the first leg. This is a decisive duel for the last qualifying place, just a point between them.

Venezuela are at home, but this will be tight as both sides are in the race for the last qualifying spot. Bolivia have been low scorers, and Venezuela are the most underachieving team at home: 5 unders in 7 matches.

Bolivia's recent away goal against Peru (1-3 loss) shows their ability to score on the road, and with a direct playoff spot at stake against Venezuela, they'll be motivated. Venezuela has a strong scoring record, finding the net in their last six consecutive matches.

Big match for the last place that gives a chance for WC. 7th and 8th teams play. Home field will be a big advantage. Venezuela is unbeaten at home with a 7-2 goal difference in 7 matches. Bolivia lost 6 of 7 on the road, with a 4-23 goal difference. A 1-0 score is likely.