Best Soccer Prediction: Brazil a Lock Pick vs Venezuela
As expected, Brazil began the road to the 2026 World Cup with two victories. Now, the Green and Yellow are heavily favored to defeat Venezuela, but we all know that’s not the only reason. When it comes to Brazil’s national team, we’re practically talking about a fantasy team.
On the other hand, Venezuela has never qualified for soccer’s grandest stage. However, you can expect La Vinotinto to be highly motivated after winning its last World Cup qualifier match, although they are massive underdogs in the World Cup Qualifier betting odds.
Brazil to Pile Up Goals
I know, all teams love to score, but Brazil takes it to another level, especially when playing at home. The Green and Yellow started the qualifiers with a 5-1 victory over Bolivia at home. Rodrygo and Neymar scored a brace each. That’s the thing with Brazil, the talent of the attacking unit is insane.
Most recently, they visited Peru and managed to win 1-0 thanks to Marquinhos, who scored in stoppage time. That’s another thing with Brazil – even the center-backs are good when it comes to scoring. No other team scored more goals than Brazil in the first two games. Not even Lionel Messi and Argentina.
Going back to Brazil loving to score when playing at home, keep in mind that the Green and Yellow scored at least four goals in four of their last five WCQ matches at home. As if that wasn’t enough, they won each of their last 15 WCQ home games.
Summing up, Brazil deserves to be heavily favored in the World Cup Qualifier odds, no matter the price. Raphinha won’t be available due to injury, but there are Neymar, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior, Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison. That’s the thing with Brazil.
Venezuela Not Afraid
I’m going to be honest with you: It’s really hard to make a compelling case for Venezuela, but I can assure you something. We’re no longer talking about the amateur team that all the other squads used to crush without sweating.
La Vinotinto put up a good fight in the qualifiers opener against Colombia but ended up losing 1-0. Keep in mind that the match was in Colombia, but they finished with seven shots in total and two on goal.
Most recently, they defeated Paraguay 1-0 at home. Yes, Paraguay is facing a tough rebuilding process, but still. Salomon Rondon scored the winner from the penalty spot in stoppage time, which also confirms that we’re talking about a feisty online betting underdog.
Experienced players like Josef Martinez, who now plays with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, Yangel Herrera (Granada in La Liga) and Rondon (River Plate in Argentina) have led the change of mentality.
Josef Martinez answers from the spot. 🎯
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— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 5, 2023
Brazil with Huge Advantage in Head-to-Head
Brazil and Venezuela have collided 28 times and La Vinotinto only won once. Most recently, on the road to the 2022 World Cup, Brazil won 1-0 at home and 3-1 on the road. They also collided in the 2021 Copa America and the Green and Yellow won 3-0.
The total for Thursday’s clash is set at three goals. We all know that Brazil alone can make the total go over, but here’s a better option when it comes to totals: Bet on Brazil’s total, which is set at 2½ goals (–140) to go over. That way if the Green and Yellow win 3-0, you win the bet.
Brazil vs Venezuela Match Information
- Match: Brazil vs Venezuela
- Date: Thursday, Oct 12
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba
- Brazil vs Venezuela Live Stream: Fubo.tv
Brazil vs Venezuela Betting Odds
Soccer Free Picks and Parlays for Brazil vs Venezuela
Venezuela will defeat Brazil again one day, but it won’t be this Thursday. Defeating Brazil at home is like defeating the 1992 United States Dream Team. Basically impossible, especially when Neymar and Junior are healthy and highly motivated. Neymar became a father last week and Junior scored in Real Madrid’s last game after missing some matches due to injury.
What is the best prop for the Brazil vs Venezuela game?
Brazil winning halftime-fulltime.
What is the best soccer parlay bet for the Brazil vs Venezuela match?
Betting on Brazil winning by 2 (3-1) and both teams to score in the match – yes.