Venezuela vs Canada Prediction: I predict a defensive match

Venezuela will welcome Canada to the South America Copa America Quarter-Final matchup at AT&T Stadium. After a perfect record topping Group B, Venezuela will hope to build on their winning streak of three matches, which was something they failed to achieve in any of their previous 18 Copa America Campaigns. On the other hand, Canada will also aim to secure a win here, even though they have not been performing well in scoring prowess in their group-stage matches. Can Venezuela defeat Canada and find a place in the semi-final in this tournament? Kindly consider using the provided information listed below when making your betting decision.

After 3 unbeaten victories in Group B, Venezuela secured a place in the quarter-final of Copa America's 48th edition in history for the first time since 2011. Their victories came against Ecuador in a 2-1 win, while they defeated Mexico in a 1-0 win, and their last victory came against Jamaica in a 3-0 win. In these matches, they were recorded in scoring six goals while conceding one. Coming into this match, Venezuela will aim to display a superior play as they will aim to secure a place in the semi-final stage.

Canada secured a place in the quarter-final stage, having gained 4 points in 3 matches in the Group A standing. In these matches, they suffered a defeat in their opening match against Argentina in a 0-2 loss, while they won against Canada in a 1-0 win. Moreover, they tied in their against Chile in a 0-0 stalemate in the match that was closed. In this match, Canada will hope to build on their defensive performances, avoid conceding here, and secure a win and find a place in the semi-final stage.

Throughout their only two head-to-head matches, Venezuela and Canada were recorded in scoring against one another in these matches, while scoring more than two goals were documented in one match. Both teams were recorded in ties in these matches.

Venezuela and Canada have failed to score during the opening 45 minutes of their three group matches, and considering that both teams will hope to avoid losing this match, I expect both teams to be in their best defensive performance. Therefore, I expect both teams to settle in a possible tie with a low-scoring result at halftime. Furthermore, Venezuela have only conceded one goal in their group matches. In comparison, Canada have only scored one goal, and I will be backing this match with a strong defensive performance, which could lead to a low-scoring opportunity, while I can expect a one-sided outcome.