Guatemala vs Venezuela prediction 24.03.2024

• Competition: Friendly match
• Date: Sunday, 24th March 2024
• Kickoff: 22:00 UTC / 23:00 CET
• Venue: Shell Energy Stadium (Houston)

The golden era of Guatemalan football was in the 1960s when they clinched one Gold Cup title and reached two Gold Cup finals. Just last year, they showed promise by making it to the Gold Cup quarterfinal. However, their performance since then has been underwhelming, with just one draw and two losses in three friendly matches. In their most recent match, they were defeated 2-0 by Ecuador. The South American team outperformed them significantly, with Guatemala only managing to create a few solid opportunities. Consequently, it’s not surprising that Luis Fernando Tena’s team endured a loss.

Surprisingly, Venezuela has never participated in the FIFA World Cup. They are aspiring to change this record, given their current start in the qualifications with nine points from six games. However, we should moderate our expectations since Venezuela has not secured a victory in their last four matches across all competitions. This past Thursday, they faced a 2-1 defeat against Italy. Despite the loss, Fernando Batista’s team had the potential for a better result, as their expected goals (xG) were 2.12, compared to Italy’s 1.01.

Guatemala vs Venezuela pick: Under 2.5 goals

Both teams, Guatemala and Venezuela, are known for their low-scoring records. Guatemalans have failed to score in their last four matches, and Venezuelans have managed only two goals in their prior four games. Therefore, betting on under 2.5 goals would be a wise choice for this match.