Argentina and Venezuela face off in their latest World Cup qualifier on September 5, 2025, with kick-off scheduled at 18:30. All eyes are on Argentina, widely expected to dominate, riding on solid form, strong stats, and a record of success against La Vinotinto.
Match Preview & Context
Argentina enter this clash as heavy favourites after drawing 1-1 against Colombia in a previous qualifier, a game where they held 64% possession and mustered three shots on target . Meanwhile, Venezuela return from an away loss to Uruguay, where they managed only 41% possession and one shot on goal .
Head-to-Head Record (Last 4 Meetings)
| Date | Match Result |
|---|---|
| Recent | Argentina 1–1 Venezuela |
| Previous | Argentina 3–0 Venezuela |
| Previous | Venezuela 1–3 Argentina |
| Previous | Argentina 2–0 Venezuela |
World Cup Qualifiers 2025 Standings
| Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Goal Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | +19 |
| Venezuela | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | –4 |
Last 10 Matches Form
| Team | Wins | Draws | Losses | Avg Goals Scored | Top Scorer (Goals) | Top Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2.0 | Julián Álvarez (4) | Lionel Messi (3) |
| Venezuela | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0.9 | Salomón Rondón (3) | Yeferson Soteldo (3) |
Our forecast leans toward a sizeable Argentina victory. The Asian Handicap line of –1.75 at –119 odds is compelling—Argentina have covered similar lines in 6 of their last 10 home games, and in 3 of their last 4 vs Venezuela . Bookmakers estimate a 54.3% chance of success, while expert tipsters value it closer to 60% .
Looking for correct score bets? A 3-0 Argentina win at +550 is our pick, balancing risk and reward .
Player Props & Corners
Salomón Rondón (Venezuela): Over 0.5 shots on target at –135—offers decent value .
Lionel Messi (Argentina): Anytime goalscorer at –156—strong odds for a star player .
Corners: Venezuela under 2.5 corners at –119 seems sensible, given their recent away corner stats and Argentina’s defensive corner record .
Bet Builder Suggestion
Combine these for an exciting same-game multi: Argentina –1.75 Asian Handicap, Over 2.5 total goals, and Rondón over 0.5 shots on target .
Final Take
In summary, expect a dominant Argentina display—solid form, home advantage, and higher-quality numbers align strongly. Whether you go with Asian Handicap, correct score, or creative props, this looks like a match where Argentina delivers convincingly.
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