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Argentina vs. Venezuela Prediction, Match Preview and Tips, 5 September 2025

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Lionel Messi (Argentina) during the UEFA Champions League match between Italy 0-3 Argentina at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2022

In a high-stakes World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL showdown, league leaders Argentina face off against seventh-placed Venezuela. Argentina, under the guidance of Lionel Scaloni, have shown formidable form, winning four of their last five matches and holding the top spot with 35 points. Boasting a solid defence with 10 clean sheets in 16 games, Argentina looks poised to dominate.

Venezuela, coached by Fernando Batista, have had a mixed run with two wins and three losses in their recent fixtures. Injuries and suspensions have further complicated their situation. Argentina’s Lionel Messi, the top scorer, will be a key player. Given the odds and form, a home win for Argentina seems highly likely.

Match facts:

  • Argentina: 1st place, 35 points
  • Venezuela: 7th place, 18 points
  • Argentina’s clean sheets in last 5 games: 3
  • Venezuela’s clean sheets in last 5 games: 2

Argentina vs. Venezuela Prediction & Tip

Best Bet Recommendation: Home Win for Argentina

Argentina
Venezuela
Odds are subject to change. Last updated September 2, 2025 10:49 am.
  1. Team Form and Performance
    • Argentina: 4 Wins, 1 Draw in last 5 matches.
    • Venezuela: 2 Wins, 3 Losses.
  2. Goals and Defence
    • Argentina: 28 goals scored, 9 conceded in 16 matches.
    • Venezuela: 15 goals scored, 19 conceded in 16 matches.
  3. Head-to-Head Record
    • Argentina has won 4 out of the last 5 encounters.
  4. Key Players
    • Lionel Messi (Argentina): 6 goals.
    • Salomon Rondon (Venezuela): 5 goals.
  5. Odds Markets
    • Argentina: 1.21 to win.
    • Venezuela: 12.70 to win.

Overall, the data strongly supports a bet on Argentina to win, likely without conceding a goal.

Match Tips:

  • Argentina’s excellent form: 4 wins and 1 draw in their last 5 matches.
  • Strong defensive record: Only 9 goals conceded in 16 matches.
  • Head-to-head dominance: Argentina has won 4 out of the last 5 encounters.
  • Argentina has superior form and performance.
  • Strong defensive record with 10 clean sheets.
  • Dominant head-to-head record against Venezuela.