Venezuela vs Ecuador Prediction & Match Preview

Venezuela are enjoying one of the best runs in recent history after claiming seven out of nine points from the previous three World Cup qualifiers.

The run includes a phenomenal set of performances in October as La Vinotinto managed to hold Brazil to a 1-1 draw on the road before destroying Chile 3-0 on the home patch.

Argentine manager Fernando Batista is doing an incredible job with this group of players. He does have an experienced back line and several high-profile players up front to rely on.

Salomon Rondon and Darwin Machis are the tea’s main stars and they are both expected to start on Thursday afternoon when Venezuela play host to Ecuador in Matchday No 5 of the 2026 World Cup Qualifications.

Ecuador will also come into this on the back of three straight unbeaten games as they dispatched Uruguay and Bolivia before playing a goalless draw to Colombia in the most recent clash.

La Tri have allowed only three goals in the opening four qualifiers. They play tight, defensive-minded football under Spanish manager Felix Sanchez.

It is very important to mention that the Ecuadorians will be without one of their best players Pervis Estupinan who has missed several games in a row for Brighton in the Premier League through injury.

Latest Meetings

The home court advantage has been a big factor in the history of this matchup.

Ecuador lead the overall H2H tie but they own a negative record in the matches on Venezuelan soil where La Tri won just 2 of the previous 10 games.

Both teams were on target in four of the previous five head to head affairs.

The Verdict

Both teams have done very well defensively so far in the qualifying campaign and we have to take the Under 2.5 goals FT bet as the main option at the 1.50 odds.

We also like the double chance pick on Venezuela not to lose at the 1.53 odds knowing about their superb spell of form in the last three outings.

Steffen Schmidt- November 16, 2023

Venezuela vs Ecuador Betting Tips

Under 2.5 goals

OK

1.53 Odds

Venezuela to win or draw

OK

	1.57 Odds
	1.53 Odds