Venezuela vs Chile Betting Tips & Predictions

Chile started well in their last fixture, Felipe Gutierrez putting the home side ahead after converting a cross after 11mins against rivals Argentina. However a well worked goal by Angel Di Maria followed by some Messi magic resulting in a Gabriel Mercado goal, left Chile trailing.

They pushed hard in the 2nd half, but despite some promising opportunities, they were unable to find a leveller.

The result left the Copa America champions on 7 points from their first 5 games. After previously facing defeat from Uruguay 3-0, a 1-1 draw against Colombia and two impressive wins 3-4 against Peru and 2-0 against Brazil respectively.

Venezuela will be disappointed they didn’t come away with the full 3 points in their last fixture a Raul Ruidaz stoppage time goal saw home side Peru salvage a point in a 2-2 draw. Venezuela started well with Romulo Otero converting a penalty in the first half before Mikel Villanueva increase the lead in the 57th minute. Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero reduced the deficit a few minutes later, before Ruidaz snatched the 3 points away from Venezuela.

This was their first point of qualification having previously lost their previous 4 fixtures. Their losses came at the hands of Ecuador (1-3), Bolivia (4-2), Brazil (3-1) and Paraguay (0-1).

Both teams are in good goal scoring form coming into this fixture. Chile have traditionally performed well in this fixture, and will be pushing hard to secure all 3 points. Get over 2.5 goals at 21/20 with bet365.