Paraguay vs Venezuela Predictions and Betting Tips

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The Estadio Defensores del Chaco is the stage for this highly-anticipated encounter in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers as Paraguay and Venezuela lock horns. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Antony Silva was the hero on the last meeting between both sides as he preserved all three points for his side by saving Yangel Herrera's penalty five minutes into added time. Would Paraguay make it back-to-back victories this Thursday?

Struggling sides go head-to-head

Having started this international break poorly, Paraguay earned huge points in their most recent World Cup qualifying game at home against Colombia. Tony Sanabria's opener was cancelled out by Cuadrado's second-half penalty as both sides were awarded a point each for their struggles. This puts them in 6th position in these qualifiers and stretches their winless run in the race for Qatar 2022 to six games- their last and only win coming against this Thursday's opponents.

Venezuela, just like opponents, has picked up just one win in these World Cup qualifiers. Unlike their opponents, however, they have managed just four points and have also lost six of their eight games. Interim manager Leonardo Gonzalez hasn't done a good job of turning the tide around having lost both of his games during this international break, as such, it doesn't look like there's a chance of them rubbing shoulders with other nations in Qatar.

Paraguay vs Venezuela Team News

Paraguay possible starting XI:
Silva; Rojas, Gomez, Alderete, Arzamendia; Villasanti, Gimenez, Morel; Romero, Sanabria, Gamarra

Venezuela possible starting XI:
Farinez; Hernandez, Ferraresi, Chancellor, Gonzalez; Martinez, Moreno; Savarino, Soteldo, Murillo; Ramirez

Paraguay vs Venezuela Prediction: 1-0

Paraguay made sure to stand its ground against a talented Colombia side last time out. The same can't be said for their opponents who are still in search of their first win since October last year. Going by this, we would be backing the hosts to come out atop by the smallest margins.