Venezuela vs. Canada 7/5/24 – As the 2024 Copa América quarterfinals draw near, a pivotal match between Venezuela (3-0-0) and Canada (1-1-1) is set to unfold on Friday, July 5, at the prestigious AT&T Stadium. This match promises not only high stakes but also significant interest from top-tier online betting sites and sports enthusiasts alike. Venezuela enters this game undefeated in the tournament, showing strong form, while Canada has had a mixed performance but still managed to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.
Venezuela vs. Canada 7/5/24
| When: | Friday, July 5, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | AT&T Stadium |
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The betting odds indicate a tight contest, with Venezuela slightly favored. The spread suggests a close game, possibly decided by a single goal. The total over/under at 2.5 with the odds leaning towards a lower-scoring affair reflects the defensive strengths of both teams.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Venezuela | -0.5 (+150) | 2.5 over (+130) | +160 |  |
| Canada | +0.5 (-210) | 2.5 under (-185) | +180 | |
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Draw: +205
Rafael Romo GK vs. Maxime Crépeau GK
Rafael Romo of Venezuela has provided a bulk of the defense for Venezuela as he has had two clean sheets and has made ten timely saves up to this point. His capacity in blunting offensively of the opposites will be important if he is to bend Canada’s attack anchored by Jonathan David who has participated actively in producing crucial plays for his team.
At the other spectrum, Canada player Maxime Crépeau has also been equally solid with 14 saves and two shutouts. His display shall be apt in neutralizing the threats posed by the Venezuelan front line especially Salomón Rondón and Eduard Bello who has been quite proactive in the attack line.
Venezuela’s Strikers on the Move
Venezuela set most of their attacks using Salomón Rondón and Eduard Bello, two of Venezuela’s goals in the tournament. Their efficiency towards penetrating Canada defense, which has a mean of one goal conceded per match. Per match, one can either get four goals or concede four goals, which could just give Venezuela the edge.
Canada Counters: Defenders on the Frontline
On the other hand, Canada’s offense led by Jonathan David has been dull in scoring and have done it at an average of 1.2 goals per match. But their defensive formation with Bombito and Johnston among the key players, is going to have a rough time putting a stop to the Venezuelans. They can easily influence the rhythm and even the tempo of the match especially when it is in their favor.
Venezuela Betting Trends
Venezuelan players also demonstrated good physical shape throughout the concerned tournament as well as in some of the recent matches against Canada, the team managed to secure victories in three out of five last meetings. The efficiency displayed both when attacking and when defending (they allow on average 0.8 goals per game) is indicative of the organization of the team.
Canada Betting Trends
The form we see here has not been very stable for Canada; more especially on the away matches Canada have recorded a paltry 20% winning record. This could be disastrous in their next match if they do not capitalize on their strengths and cover their weakness against a well built Venezuelan side.
Venezuela vs. Canada Betting Picks
Given the statistical and performance-based analysis, Venezuela appears to be the more balanced and in-form team heading into this matchup. Their stronger offensive and defensive records suggest they might edge out Canada in what promises to be a closely contested match.
With a view to evaluating both the teams and the significance of the knockout stage it is possible to mark that a rather reserved style of playing would benefit placing a bet on the close match with a view on a narrow victory of Venezuela. Market on occurrences such as Rondón anytime goalscorer via prop bets may also prove viable since he is a devastating form at the moment.
Based on Copa America 2024 Winning Picks Today, the safer betting angle would be on Venezuela to win or cover the -0.5 spread. The under 2.5 goals might also be a wise choice, considering the strong defensive capabilities shown by both teams throughout the tournament.
Score Prediction: Venezuela 1, Canada 0
