Surprise Copa America Quarter-Final Matchup
Venezuela vs Canada Betting Odds: Anyone’s Contest
Canada in First-Ever Copa America Knockout Stage
Venezuela became shock winners of Copa America Group B, with wins over Ecuador, Mexico, and Jamaica. On Friday, they’ll take on tournament debutants Canada in the Quarter-Finals at AT&T Stadium. Canada went 1-1-1 in the group stage and have some dangerous attacking players.
Currently, the Venezuela vs Canada betting odds make this match look like anyone’s contest. With no clear favorite, this could be a highly entertaining watch and we’ll preview the action.
Venezuela vs Canada
Records: Venezuela (3-0-0), Canada (1-1-1)
Date & Time: Friday, July 5th, 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX, USA
Stream: FOX
Venezuela vs Canada Head-to-Head
This is only the third meeting between Venezuela and Canada and first since a 2010 friendly, which finished 1-1. In fact, both matches between the teams have finished in draws. Notably, this is the first matchup in a major tournament.
Venezuela Make History
The Venezuelans made history by winning all three Copa America group stage games for the first time. The Copa America 2024 odds listed La Vinotinto as +550 underdogs to win Group B but they passed each test with flying colors and finished in first place. In their first match, Venezuela went down 1-0 to ten-man Ecuador but managed to pull off a 2-1 comeback victory.
Then, the CONMEBOL side took down Mexico 1-0 and destroyed Jamaica 3-0. Salomon Rondon and Eduard Bello both scored two goals for the Vinotinto in the group stage. This Venezuelan side has improved drastically under Sergio Bastista. Venezuela have only lost two of their 11 matches in the last year.
On Friday, Venezuela will be without winger Darwin Machis after he picked up two yellow cards in the group stage. Yeferson Soteldo could replace him in the starting lineup and he has four career Venezuela goals.
In defense, Venezuela have been impressive, as they’ve conceded just one goal in three games. Midfielder Yangel Herrera is a player to watch as a lot of Venezuela’s build-up play goes through him.
| Venezuela Games | Scores | Canada Games | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecuador vs Venezuela | 1 – 2 | Argentina vs Canada | 2 – 0 |
| Venezuela vs Mexico | 1 – 0 | Peru vs Canada | 0 – 1 |
| Jamaica vs Venezuela | 0 – 3 | Canada vs Chile | 0 – 0 |
Buchanan Out Indefinitely for Canada
No matter what happens on Friday, Canada’s first foray into the Copa America will be considered a success. In Jesse Marsch’s first major tournament as Canada’s coach, they went 1-1-1 and finished in second place in the Group A Copa America standings. Les Rogues hung around with Argentina in their opener but fell 2-0.
Canada had the advantage of playing up a man in matches against Peru and Chile after each team got a red card. In the Peru match, Jonathan David scored Canada’s first-ever Copa America goal in a 1-0 win. Canada hung on in the group closer versus Chile as the match finished scoreless.
Despite scoring only one goal in three games, Canada do pose a threat. Alphonso Davies and Jacob Shaffelburg have great pace on the wings. However, our Venezuela vs Canada betting preview notes Tajon Buchanan suffered a broken tibia in training and is out indefinitely.
No other Canada players are reported injured or suspended for the match. Canada have looked a lot less frantic than they did at the World Cup during the tournament and they absolutely have a chance to advance.
Venezuela vs Canada Match Analysis & Odds
The latest Venezuela vs Canada betting odds price Venezuela as +170 moneyline favorites and -125 favorites to advance to the Copa America Semifinals for the second time in team history. Meanwhile, Canada are +195 moneyline underdogs and a draw is listed at the same price.
Over two goals are priced at -130 soccer odds and Venezuela have averaged two goals per game to this point. Both teams have been solid defensively as Venezuela and Canada have conceded one and two goals, respectively.
Venezuela pk shows -122 odds and it’s hard to bet against them with the form they’re in. La Vinotinto have lost only one of their last ten matches. Canada are 2-2-2 in 2024 but draws against Chile and France imply they can hang with anyone. Here, Canada pk is priced at +102 odds and Canada to qualify is at -105.
The winner of this match will likely face Argentina, who take on Ecuador on Thursday, in the Semifinal.
| Team | Handicap |
|---|---|
| Venezuela | pk -126 |
| Canada | pk +106 |
