Competition: World Cup qualifier
Market: Both groups to attain – No
Odds: 8/11 @ Pribet
Looking to make one other World Cup qualifying assertion on Thursday evening, Venezuela will welcome Ecuador to Maturin.
Starting with the hosts, whereas Venezuela may need opened their World Cup qualifying journey with a toothless 1-0 loss away at Colombia on September eighth, La Vinotinto have come roaring again in some fashion. Last seen placing in a surprising efficiency on dwelling soil as they signed off October’s worldwide break with a 3-0 romp in opposition to South American giants Chile, Fernando Batista ought to discover the temper in his camp at an actual excessive. With their eye-catching purple patch additionally highlighted by a 1-0 win in opposition to Paraguay on September twelfth, Venezuela have collected seven factors from their earlier three World Cup qualifying appearances. Smelling the possibility to make one other assertion right here, Batista may also be excited by their continued success on dwelling soil. It ought to be famous, Thursday’s hosts have remarkably gained every of their final six showdowns in entrance of their very own supporters – a run that stems all the best way again over the previous 12 months.
As for the guests, additionally opening their very own respective qualifying marketing campaign with a 1-0 loss in opposition to defending world champions Argentina on September eighth, Ecuador discover themselves in an virtually similar place to Thursday’s opponents. With their latest flurry highlighted by a stellar 2-1 win in opposition to Uruguay on September twelfth, Felix Sanchez Bas has seen his excessive-flying squad muster seven factors from their earlier three appearances. Last seen signing off October’s worldwide break with a 0-0 stalemate at dwelling in opposition to Colombia, Thursday’s company discover themselves tipped as a number one contender to punch one other World Cup ticket subsequent 12 months. Despite going through what may very well be a stern examination in midweek, Venezuela shall be involved by their most up-to-date assembly in opposition to Ecuador. Hit with a 1-0 defeat after they final travelled to Maturin whereas on qualifying duties again in November 2021, we predict possibilities to come back at a premium right here.
Bet: Both groups *not* to attain at Venezuela vs Ecuador 8/11 for Thursday’s World Cup qualifier @ Pribet
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