Copa America
Venezuela Can Top Copa Group AVenezuela were once the whipping boys of Latin American football, but they have come a long way in recent years and are unlikely to be disgraced in hosting this year's Copa America which begins at the end of June.
They kick-off on Tuesday 26 June (23:45 BST) against Bolivia, the team that have replaced them at the bottom of the pile in South America.
That is a game that Venezuela will surely win and, with three points on the board, they will be well-placed to win the group ahead of Uruguay and Peru.
Uruguay are favourites for the group, but Peru could provide awkward opposition in their first group match and some bookies may have under-estimated the improvement of the host nation.
Coral go 7-4 on Venezuela to top Group A and that looks a big price for a host nation in a field of four teams.
Bet Advised: Monday 18th June 2007
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