Venezuela shocked Mexico 1-0 on matchday No. 2 of the Copa America 2024. Now, Venezuela are aiming for a third straight win in the group stage.
Can the Wine Red make it nine points from nine? Let’s see what our score prediction algorithm has to say?
While Venezuela are top of Group B with six points, Jamaica are at the bottom of it. The Reggae Boyz have already been eliminated from the Copa America and cannot progress to the next round.
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Despite the talent that Jamaica have on display, they continue to underwhelm in international tournaments. Jamaica will go into matchday No. 3 with zero points from two game.s
An opening tournament 1-0 loss to Mexico was followed by a comprehensive 3-1 defeat to Ecuador. Although the Reggae Boyz cannot progress to the knockout stage, they can damage Venezuela’s chances of winning the group.
The Wine Red are three points ahead of Ecuador and Mexico in Group B. A win or draw for the Wine Red will send them into the knockout round as group winners.
However, a loss won’t hurt Venezuela’s chances of progressing. Only one of Mexico or Ecuador can equal Venezuela’s points on matchday No. 3.
Head coach Fernando Batista watched his team defeat Ecuador 2-1 to open the tournament. After conceding a first-half goal, Venezuela came from behind thanks to goals from Jhonder Cadiz and Eduard Bello in the second half to win.
Against Mexico on matchday No. 2, Salomon Rondon scored the game’s only goal from the penalty spot in the 57th minute.
Venezuela are doing enough to win games and upset the status quo. Onlookers would have expected Mexico to top the group and Ecuador to come second. However, Mexico continue to struggle.
On paper, Venezuela will top the group, as Mexico and Ecuador face off on matchday No. 3. Therefore, only one of those two teams can equal Venezuela’s points.
These teams have played just three times since 2011. Venezuela posted a record of 2W-0D-1L against Jamaica during that time.
It has been some time since the national sides met. Indeed, 2016 was the last time Venezuela and Jamaica clashed. The Wine Red won the fixture 1-0 during that year’s Copa America.
Venezuela captain Tomas Rincon could get his 134th cap. Meanwhile, striker Rondon, is in line for his 106th cap. The Pachuca player scored his 41st international goal against Mexico.
Venezuela are rolling in the Copa America 2024, our score predictor algorithm forecasts a 1-0 win for the Wine Red. Venezuela should top the group with a perfect nine points.