Overview
In the most recent match, Venezuela dramatically defeated Peru at home with the only goal thanks to Salomon Rondon. This victory once again showed their good form every time they played at Monumental de Maturin.
Previously, coach Fernando Batista's team also excellently held South American giants such as Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil to a draw.
Venezuela's 4-match unbeaten record at home comes from the team's excellent defense. Despite facing stronger opponents, Venezuela did not show any signs of being inferior in terms of the game. They often do not give the opponent too many opportunities to finish.
Venezuela has only conceded 2 goals and kept 2 clean sheets in the last 4 home matches. If they continue to maintain their current form, Venezuela can completely think about a victory when their upcoming opponent Bolivia is not rated too highly.
Bolivia has declined a lot compared to the previous period. Coach Oscar Villegas's team is currently going through a series of 5 consecutive matches without knowing the taste of victory, including losses to Argentina, Ecuador, Peru and draws with Paraguay and Uruguay.
La Verde conceded 15 goals during that time and scored just three goals.
Venezuela has a better head-to-head record than Bolivia. Specifically, La Vinotinto won 4/6 recent matches and defeated Bolivia in 3 consecutive home matches. With their high form, Venezuela will likely continue to enjoy the joy of victory.
Personnel situation
Venezuela will not have the service of Yangel Herrera, who is suspended due to accumulating enough yellow cards. Edson Castillo has been called up as a replacement and is a potential midfield option.
On the other side of the front line, Bolivia also lacks key players. Ramiro Vaca is suspended after failing a doping test at Copa Libertador 2025, while Gabriel Montano is serving a 2-year ban.
Expected lineup:
Venezuela: Romo, Gonzalez, Ferraresi, Angel, Aramburu, Castillo, Martinez, Savarino, Soteldo, Martinez, Rondon.
Bolivia: Viscarra, Sagredo, Morales, Haquin, Medina, Cuellar, Villamil, Paniagua, Fernandez, Algaranaz, Terceros.
The match between Venezuela and Bolivia takes place at 5:00 am on June 7 (Vietnam time).
