Paraguay vs Venezuela
head-to-head record
- Paraguay wins
- 19
- Draws
- 5
- Venezuela wins
- 5
29 meetings, 1967 to 2024Goals: Paraguay 51, Venezuela 25
Paraguay and Venezuela have met 29 times since 1967. Paraguay have won 19, Venezuela 5, and 5 matches ended level. They last met on 15 October 2024, when Paraguay won 2–1 in World Cup qualifying.
The 29 meetings have produced 76 goals, 2.62 per game. The biggest win is Paraguay’s 5–0 at the Copa América in 1991. They went 16 years without meeting, between 1972 and 1989.
Who has won more, Paraguay or Venezuela?
All matches29 matches
Competitive25 matches
Friendlies4 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- Paraguay 51, Venezuela 252.62 per game
- First meeting
- Venezuela 3–5 ParaguayCopa América, 1 Feb 1967
- Most recent
- Paraguay 2–1 VenezuelaWorld Cup qualifying, 15 Oct 2024
- Paraguay’s biggest win
- Paraguay 5–0 VenezuelaCopa América, 10 Jul 1991
- Venezuela’s biggest win
- Venezuela 3–1 ParaguayWorld Cup qualifying, 8 Nov 2001
- Most goals in a meeting
- Venezuela 3–5 ParaguayCopa América, 1 Feb 1967
- Biggest upset
- Venezuela 3–1 ParaguayWorld Cup qualifying, 8 Nov 2001Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 24%
- TFN Elo rating now
- Paraguay 1912 (21st), Venezuela 1813 (37th)How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Paraguay2Venezuela1
World Cup qualifying
Asunción, Paraguay
- Venezuela1Paraguay0
World Cup qualifying
Maturín, Venezuela
- Paraguay2Venezuela1
World Cup qualifying
Asunción, Paraguay
- Venezuela0Paraguay1
World Cup qualifying
Mérida, Venezuela
- Paraguay0Venezuela1
World Cup qualifying
Asunción, Paraguay
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every Paraguay win and drops with every Venezuela win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In Paraguay's home games
10 matches
712
ParaguayDrawsVenezuela
In Venezuela's home games
12 matches
723
ParaguayDrawsVenezuela
At neutral venues
7 matches
520
ParaguayDrawsVenezuela
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | Paraguay | Draws | Venezuela | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | 23–11 |
| Copa América | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 19–8 |
| Friendly | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5–5 |
| Brazil Independence Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4–1 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3 | 11 | |
| 1970s | 1 | 5 | |
| 1980s | 3 | 6 | |
| 1990s | 4 | 13 | |
| 2000s | 8 | 21 | |
| 2010s | 6 | 12 | |
| 2020s | 4 | 8 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | Paraguay | Venezuela |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 61989 to 2000 | 12023 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 121967 to 2000 | 42011 to 2013 |
The longest run of draws is 2, from 13 July 2011 to 20 July 2011.
Top scorers in Paraguay vs Venezuela
- 1Salomón RondónVenezuela4(1 penalty)
- 2Antonio SanabriaParaguay2
- 3Buenaventura FerreiraParaguay2
- 4Carlos GamarraParaguay2
- 5Cristian RiverosParaguay2
- 6Gustavo NeffaParaguay2
- 7José CardozoParaguay2
- 8Juan Carlos RojasParaguay2
- 9Luis MonzónParaguay2(1 penalty)
- 10Nelson ValdezParaguay2
Scorer records exist for 23 of the 29 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Penalty shootouts
- Paraguay 0–0 VenezuelaCopa América, 20 Jul 2011Paraguay won on penalties
Questions answered
How many times have Paraguay and Venezuela played each other?
29 times, starting on 1 February 1967. 25 of those meetings were competitive and 4 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between Paraguay and Venezuela?
Paraguay, with 19 wins to 5. 5 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in Paraguay vs Venezuela?
Paraguay’s 5–0 win at the Copa América on 10 July 1991 in Santiago.
When did Paraguay and Venezuela last play?
On 15 October 2024 in Asunción, when Paraguay won 2–1 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between Paraguay and Venezuela?
In 25 competitive matches, Paraguay have 18 wins, Venezuela have 4, and 3 ended level.
Have Paraguay and Venezuela met in a penalty shootout?
Yes, once. Most recently at the Copa América on 20 July 2011, when Paraguay won the shootout after a 0–0 draw.
Every Paraguay vs Venezuela result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 2–1 | Venezuela | World Cup qualifying | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Venezuela | 1–0 | Paraguay | World Cup qualifying | Maturín, Venezuela | |
| Paraguay | 2–1 | Venezuela | World Cup qualifying | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Venezuela | 0–1 | Paraguay | World Cup qualifying | Mérida, Venezuela | |
| Paraguay | 0–1 | Venezuela | World Cup qualifying | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Venezuela | 0–1 | Paraguay | World Cup qualifying | Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela | |
| Venezuela | 1–1 | Paraguay | World Cup qualifying | San Cristóbal, Venezuela | |
| Paraguay | 0–2 | Venezuela | World Cup qualifying | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Paraguay | 0–0Paraguay on pens | Venezuela | Copa América | Mendoza, Argentina (neutral) | |
| Paraguay | 3–3 | Venezuela | Copa América | Salta, Argentina (neutral) | |
| Venezuela | 1–2 | Paraguay | World Cup qualifying | Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela | |
| Paraguay | 2–0 | Venezuela | World Cup qualifying | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Venezuela | 3–2 | Paraguay | Friendly | Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela | |
| Paraguay | 1–1 | Venezuela | Friendly | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Venezuela | 0–1 | Paraguay | World Cup qualifying | Maracaibo, Venezuela | |
| Paraguay | 1–0 | Venezuela | World Cup qualifying | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Venezuela | 3–1 | Paraguay | World Cup qualifying | San Cristóbal, Venezuela | |
| Paraguay | 3–0 | Venezuela | World Cup qualifying | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Paraguay | 1–0 | Venezuela | World Cup qualifying | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Venezuela | 0–2 | Paraguay | World Cup qualifying | Mérida, Venezuela | |
| Paraguay | 3–2 | Venezuela | Copa América | Maldonado, Uruguay (neutral) | |
| Paraguay | 5–0 | Venezuela | Copa América | Santiago, Chile (neutral) | |
| Paraguay | 3–0 | Venezuela | Copa América | Salvador, Brazil (neutral) | |
| Venezuela | 0–0 | Paraguay | Friendly | Maturín, Venezuela | |
| Venezuela | 1–2 | Paraguay | Friendly | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| Paraguay | 4–1 | Venezuela | Brazil Independence Cup | Campo Grande, Brazil (neutral) | |
| Paraguay | 1–0 | Venezuela | World Cup qualifying | Asunción, Paraguay | |
| Venezuela | 0–2 | Paraguay | World Cup qualifying | Caracas, Venezuela | |
| Venezuela | 3–5 | Paraguay | Copa América | Montevideo, Uruguay (neutral) |
Recent form
Paraguay
Venezuela
- Dat JordanFriendly0–0Tue 6 Oct 2026
- Dat South KoreaFriendly0–0Fri 2 Oct 2026
- Lat JapanFriendly1–2Mon 28 Sept 2026
- Wv IraqFriendly2–0Tue 9 Jun 2026
- Lv TurkeyFriendly1–2Sat 6 Jun 2026
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.