World Cup Qualifcation: Venezuela vs. Argentina Odds, Preview, and Picks (Oct 10)

• Argentina sit top of the World Cup qualification standings after eight rounds
• Venezuela have won twice in their eight qualifiers to this point

The race for a spot at the 2026 World Cup heats up in the South American region this week, as the ninth round of matches take place. Argentina have made a quick start to their campaign, and they bid to maintain their excellent record in Venezuela on Thursday.

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How To Watch

• When: Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET
• Where: Estadio Monumental de Maturin, Monagas, Venezuela  
• How To Watch: ESPN

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Odds

Match Result	Odds
Venezuela	+475
Draw	+300
Argentina	-182

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Match Preview

It has been a typically dominant start to World Cup qualification for Argentina, as the reigning world champions bid to book their spot at the 2026 competition. The South American giants have won six of their eight matches in qualifying, but a response will be expected after suffering a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Colombia in their latest outing.

That was a disappointing result for the world champions, as Colombia were able to get revenge in a rematch of the 2024 Copa America final. Argentina continue to lead the way in the overall standings after winning six of their eight matches, but their advantage at the summit stands at just two points.

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— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) October 5, 2024

Venezuela will be encouraged by their start to World Cup qualifying this year. They currently sit in the final automatic spot for the tournament after winning twice in their eight matches. However, four draws have been played out by the South American nation, and they are the lowest scorers in the top six.

The nation are looking to make history by reaching the World Cup for the first time. They at least look to be on course to achieve their most victories in a single qualifying campaign, with their previous record being the six wins that were achieved in qualification for the 2010 competition.

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Venezuela vs. Argentina Picks

Venezuela have been difficult to beat in World Cup qualification to this point, but they could come unstuck against a very challenging opponent this week. Therefore, the preference is for Argentina to land victory on Thursday.

Free Pick:

• Argentina