Brazil will travel to Venezuela for the CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifying game on Thursday.
The Selecao is fourth in the South American group with 16 points. Venezuela, on the other hand, is struggling in the bottom three with two wins from 10 matches.
After losing four of the first eight matches, Brazil got their campaign on track with back-to-back wins over Chile and Peru in October. The five-time world champions will look to continue the run of form.
The Jugo Mobile looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the latest lineup news.
Venezuela vs. Brazil live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this World Cup Qualifier match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —Live stream: Fanatiz USA
This game is not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on Fanatiz USA.
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What time does Venezuela vs. Brazil kick off?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at Estadio Monumental de Maturín, Venezuela and kicks off on Thursday, November 14, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thur, Nov. 14 | 4:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thur, Nov. 14 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thur, Nov. 14 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thur, Nov. 14 | 1:00 p.m. |
Venezuela vs. Brazil lineups, team news
Venezuela midfielder Jose Martinez will be back after serving the suspension while centre-back Yordan Osorio has been sidelined with injury.
Tomas Rincon will take the captain’s armband as he prepares to win his 139th cap for his nation. Salomon Rondon, 35, will once again lead the attack for the home team.
Venezuela predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Romo (GK) — Gonzalez, Makoun, Ferraresi, Aramburu— Castillo, Rincon, Herrera—Savarino, Rondon, Soltedo
Injured: NoneSuspended: None
Vinicius Jr will be back for Brazil after missing last month’s qualifiers. However Real Madrid teammates Rodrygo and Eder Militao, who suffered a season-ending knee injury, will miss the match.
Brazil will also miss the services of talisman Neymar and goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Ederson will take the gloves in Becker’s absence.
Lucas Paqueta returns to the squad after serving the suspension in the last game.
Brazil predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ederson (GK) — Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Abner— Paqueta, Andre—Raphinha, Henrique, Vinicius Jr— Igor Jesus
Injured: Alisson, Neymar, Militao, RodrygoSuspended: None
Venezuela vs. Brazil prediction
The return of Vinicius Junior and Raphinha will bolster Brazil. While Venezuela’s defense has proven tough, holding both Uruguay and Argentina to draws, they will face a different level of challenge against Brazil. Expect the Selecao to find a way to break through and secure the win on Thursday night.
- Prediction: Venezuela 1-2 Brazil
CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifying fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, November 14
- Venezuela vs. Brazil (4:00 p.m.)
- Paraguay vs Argentina (6:30 p.m.)
- Ecuador vs. Bolivia (7:00 p.m.)
Friday, November 15
- Uruguay vs. Colombia (7:00 p.m.)
- Peru vs Chile (8:30 p.m.)
