World Cup Qualifying - South America | Group Stage
Mar 25, 2022 at 11.30pm UK
Argentina3 - 0Venezuela
The Match
Preview
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Argentina and Venezuela, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Friday's 2022 World Cup qualifier against Venezuela.
Form, Standings, Stats
Last Game: Argentina 5-0 Estonia
Sunday, June 5 at 7pm in International Friendlies
Sunday, June 5 at 7pm in International Friendlies
Next Game: Brazil vs. Argentina
Thursday, September 22 at 8pm in World Cup Qualifying - South America
Thursday, September 22 at 8pm in World Cup Qualifying - South America
Last Game: Malta 0-1 Venezuela
Wednesday, June 1 at 6pm in International Friendlies
Wednesday, June 1 at 6pm in International Friendlies
Next Game: Saudi Arabia vs. Venezuela
Thursday, June 9 at 6pm in International Friendlies
Thursday, June 9 at 6pm in International Friendlies
We said: Argentina 2-0 Venezuela
While Venezuela can play with no pressure in Buenos Aires, having already been eliminated, Argentina will be looking to keep their slim hopes of finishing above table toppers Brazil alive with a victory on Friday. Even though La Albiceleste have a number of absentees, we expect them to secure a routine win on home soil and extend their impressive unbeaten run. Read more.Data Analysis
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Argentina win with a probability of 68.91%. A draw had a probability of 21.5% and a win for Venezuela had a probability of 9.58%.
The most likely scoreline for an Argentina win was 1-0 with a probability of 18.33%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-0 (16.33%) and 3-0 (9.7%). The likeliest drawn scoreline was 0-0 (10.29%), while for a Venezuela win it was 0-1 (5.07%). The actual scoreline of 3-0 was predicted with a 9.7% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole and our data analysis both correctly predicted that Argentina would win this match.
Result | ||
Argentina | Draw | Venezuela |
68.91% | 21.5% | 9.58% |
Both teams to score 32.33% |
Goals |
Over 2.5 | Under 2.5 |
39.69% | 60.3% |
Over 3.5 | Under 3.5 |
19.53% | 80.47% |
Argentina Goals |
Over 0.5 | Under 0.5 |
83.16% | 16.84% |