Argentina will be looking to return to winning ways in the World Cup Qualification (CONMEBOL) when they travel to Estadio Monumental de Maturin to take on Venezuela on Thursday.
La Albiceleste were subjected to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Colombia on the previous matchday, while Venezuela were held to a goalless draw by Uruguay.
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How to watch Venezuela vs Argentina online - TV channels & live streams
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Venezuela vs Argentina kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | October 10, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET |
| Venue: | Estadio Monumental de Maturin |
The World Cup Qualification match between Venezuela and Argentina will be played at Estadio Monumental de Maturin in Maturin, Venezuela.
It will kick off at 2 pm PT / 5 pm ET on Thursday, October 10, in the US.
Team news & squads
Venezuela team news
Despite keeping three clean sheets in the qualifiers so far, scoring remains a concern for Venezuela as Salomon Rondon would look for support upfront.
Yeferson Soteldo should feature on the left flank, with Cristian Casseres deployed in between defense and midfield, while Nahuel Ferraresi and Yordan Osorio will be tasked with stopping the Argentine attack.
Wilker Angel and Teo Quintero are ruled out injured.
Venezuela possible XI: Romo; Aramburu, Osorio, Ferraresi, Navarro; Casseres; Bello, J. Martinez, Segovia, Soteldo; Rondon.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Romo, Graterol, Contreras |
| Defenders: | Gonzalez, Osorio, Ferraresi, Navarro, Makoun, Aramburu, Vivas, Alfonzo, Balbo, Fung, Milani, Rapp, R. Ramirez, Tamayo |
| Midfielders: | Rincon, Machis, Soteldo, Savarino, Herrera, J. Martinez, Casseres, Bello, Pereira, Segovia, Andrade, D. Martinez, Ortega, Profeta, Quieto, Ramos, Romero, Sequera |
| Forwards: | Rondon, Cadiz, D'Agostini, J. Ramirez |
Argentina team news
Lionel Messi is back in the fold after missing the September qualification games, and the Inter Miami star is likely to be joined by Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alavez in attack in a 4-3-3 formation given that Nicolas Gonzalez is among the injury absentees.
However, goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has been slapped with a two-game international ban by FIFA for "offensive behaviour". So Geronimo Rulli would deputise in goal.
Alejandro Garnacho was forced to withdraw from the squad due to a knee issue.
Juan Foyth and Paulo Dybala are also nursing their own respective injuries, while Alexis Mac Allister is in the squad despite injury concern.
Argentina possible XI: Rulli; Montiel, Otamendi, Romero, Li. Martinez; De Paul, Paredes, Fernandez; Alvarez, La. Martinez, Messi.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Rulli, Musso, Benitez |
| Defenders: | Otamendi, Acuna, Tagliafico, Molina, Pezzella, Montiel Romero, Li. Martinez, Balerdi, Soler |
| Midfielders: | Paredes, De Paul, Lo Celso, Mac Allister, Palacios, Fernandez, Almada, Buonanotte |
| Forwards: | Messi, La. Martinez, Alvarez, Carboni, Paz |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Venezuela and Argentina across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2022 | Argentina 3-0 Venezuela | World Cup Qualifiers |
| September 2, 2021 | Venezuela 1-3 Argentina | World Cup Qualifiers |
| June 28, 2019 | Venezuela 0-2 Argentina | Copa America |
| March 22, 2019 | Argentina 1-3 Venezuela | International Friendly |
| September 5, 2017 | Argentina 1-1 Venezuela | World Cup Qualifiers |