Argentina vs Venezuela Prediction & Picks - International Friendlies

Prediction published on 10/10/25, 4:31 PM  by Tyler Doty in Soccer Picks

Argentina treats itself to a friendly dance on the pitch at Hard Rock Stadium against a Venezuela side that will not be appearing at the next World Cup. A meaningless game? Not so fast! For La Albiceleste, every appearance is a dress rehearsal and a message sent to future opponents. For Venezuela, it's mainly a matter of saving face after a disastrous end to their qualifying campaign... Suffice to say, the stage is set: the Albiceleste has no intention of taking its foot off the gas!

Already qualified and the undisputed leader of the South American zone with 38 points, Argentina has dominated the qualifiers. Twelve wins, two draws, only four losses, including one against Ecuador (1-0), conceded without consequence on the final day. The team is ready. Against the same Venezuela a month ago, the Argentines cruised to a 3-0 victory, keeping a clean sheet. In Miami, we expect another strong performance from Lionel Scaloni's men!

It's a cruel disappointment for Venezuela... Ranked 8th with only 18 points, the team has missed the boat for the World Cup. Worse still, they have imploded in the last three games, with three defeats, 11 goals conceded and no response. Beaten soundly by Uruguay, Argentina and Colombia, Salomón Rondón's teammates seem to be running out of steam... Defensively overwhelmed, this team seems ill-equipped to withstand the Argentine onslaught!