Mexico vs. Venezuela prediction, odds, start time: 2024 Copa ...

Teams looking to stay unbeaten in Copa America 2024 face off in a Group B match when Venezuela meets Mexico on Wednesday. Venezuela opened the tournament with a 2-1 win over Ecuador, while Mexico defeated Jamaica 1-0. This will be the first meeting between the sides since 2019, a 3-1 win by El Tri. Venezuela are 3-3-4 in their last 10 matches but are unbeaten in their past five FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. Mexico are 5-4-1 in their last 10 matches, but will be without captain Edson Alvarez, who injured his hamstring in Saturday's win over Jamaica.

Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Mexico are listed as the +100 favorites (risk $100 to win $100) in its latest Venezuela vs. Mexico odds, with Venezuela the +310 underdogs. A draw is priced at +220 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Venezuela vs. Mexico picks, you need to check out what SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year he was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including Euro qualifying (+6.30 units), the EFL Cup (+4.47), the FA Cup (+3.07) and the Champions League (+3.05) among others. 

Now, Green has taken a close look at the Mexico vs. Venezuela match and locked in his Copa America 2024 picks. You can visit SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Venezuela vs. Mexico:

• Venezuela vs. Mexico over/under: 2.5 goals 
• Venezuela vs. Mexico money line: Mexico +100, Draw +220, Venezuela +310 
• VEN: Venezuela have outscored their opposition 13-8 since the beginning of 2023 
• MEX: El Tri holds a 2-1-2 edge in their last five matches against Venezuela
• Venezuela vs. Mexico picks: See picks here

Why you should back Mexico

The loss of Alvarez will definitely hurt El Tri's offense, but the squad boasts a talented roster. Among those who could come to the forefront is forward Santiago Gimenez. The 23-year-old joined the national team in 2021 and has registered four goals in 27 appearances. He took two shots, including one on target, in Saturday's win. In 30 appearances for Feyenoord this past season, he scored 23 goals. He has 38 goals in league play in 62 matches over the past two years.

Midfielder Orbelin Pineda has been a member of the Mexican national team since 2016 and has appeared in 70 matches. In that time, he has scored 10 goals, including one this year in a 3-0 win over Panama during the 2024 CONCACAF Nation League Finals in March. Pineda has played for AEK Athens in Super League Greece the past two seasons. On loan from Celta of La Liga in Spain, he scored nine goals in 36 appearances for AEK Athens in 2022-2023. He had three goals in 33 matches this past year. See which team to pick here.

Why you should back Venezuela

Venezuela has a good mix of youth and veteran leadership, including vice-captain Salomon Rondon. The 34-year-old has played in 105 matches for his national team since making his first appearance in 2008 and has scored a team-high 41 goals. He scored seven times in 10 matches in 2022 and added three in 10 matches in 2023. He plays professionally in Liga MX for Pachuca, scoring 10 goals in 21 appearances in 2023-2024.

Midfielder Darwin Machis has provided offense for Venezuela, scoring 11 times in 46 appearances since joining the national team in 2011. He scored Venezuela's goal in a 1-1 draw with Italy in March in an international friendly. He has played professionally in his home country, Mexico, and Spain since turning pro in 2011. In 365 career matches, he has registered 83 goals. See which team to pick here.

How to make Mexico vs. Venezuela picks

Green has broken down Mexico vs. Venezuela from every possible angle and has locked in two confident best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout. He also is offering a full breakdown of this match. Head to SportsLine now to see his picks and full analysis.

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