<p>The build towards the World Cup continues for Tony Popovic and his Socceroos, with a pair of matches in the November international window.&nbsp;</p> <p>Heading back to the United States to continue challenging themselves against top opposition and different styles of football, Australia will take on Venezuela on 14 November, before facing South American powerhouse Colombia a few days later on 18 November.</p> <p>How will the Aussies fare in this next crucial building block towards the World Cup back in the States in the middle of next year? What lessons can be learned from the blended squad they’ve assembled for this international window?</p> <p>For the latest analysis, team news, odds, and more, check out our Socceroos vs Venezuela prediction and betting tips below.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Socceroos Squad and Predicted Lineup</h2> <p>Tony Popovic and his coaching staff are taking full advantage of the chance to experiment and learn a thing or two about their squad depth, thanks to early qualification.</p> <p>Among the squad for the November friendlies are six uncapped players, including teenager James Overy, who, if picked, will become the youngest Socceroo ever to earn his first cap.</p> <p>Familiar names who dazzled in the previous window, Irankunda, Metcalfe, and Mohamed Toure, are all back to see if they can cement a starting position in the XI for the World Cup, while midfielder Cammy Devlin’s form at Hearts was too good to ignore and has been rewarded with selection.</p> <p>In further positive news, captain Jackson Irvine is back in the national squad after making a successful return from injury last month for St Pauli, while other experienced players Riley McGree and Craig Goodwin have also returned to the national fold.</p> <p>The biggest talking point and selection quandary will be who starts between the posts. Paul Izzo impressed on debut, but Maty Ryan is in good form across his 10 La Liga matches this season and was in goals, and wore the captain’s armband during the Roos’ last match against the USA.</p> <p>Check out Tony Popovic’s full squad below, as well as our predicted line-up for the Venezuela game.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socceroos squad: </strong>Max Balard, Patrick Beach (GK), Martin Boyle, Cameron Burgess, Nicholas D’Agostino, Milos Degenek, Cameron Devlin, Callum Elder, Jason Geria, Craig Goodwin, Nestory Irankunda, Jack Iredale, Jackson Irvine, Paul Izzo (GK), Deni Juric, Riley McGree, Connor Metcalfe, Lewis Miller, Paul Okon-Engstler, Aiden O’Neill, James Overy, Kye Rowles, Maty Ryan (GK), Al Hasan Toure, Mohamed Toure, Kai Trewin</p> <p><em>Predicted lineup: Ryan (GK), Elder, Degenek, Rowles, Geria, Goodwin, Irvine, Metcalfe, M Toure, Irankunda, Boyle</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Socceroos vs Venezuela Predictions and Betting Tips</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Win-Draw-Win Prediction</h3> <p>It’s sure to be a fresh challenge for the Socceroos, with their only encounter with Venezuela coming back in 2004. A 1–1 draw in Caracas.</p> <p>Australia maintained its 25th-place ranking following the last FIFA window, despite its winning streak coming to an end after a 2–1 loss to the USA last time out.</p> <p>Venezuela has dropped to 50th in the world following a string of defeats in both friendlies and World Cup qualifiers. With their chances of qualifying for July’s tournament now in the last-chance saloon, this presents an opportunity for La Vinotinto.</p> <p>With Australia going young and looking to experiment, it opens the door for Venezuela to take a scalp against a much-fancied opponent and build some late momentum for a qualification push.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/international-soccer/international-friendlies/venezuela-v-australia-9831732">Venezuela</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>Correct Score Prediction</h3> <p>Australia’s winning run came to an end against the USA, but their victories haven’t been by great margins either, with plenty of 1–0 and 2–1 results among the positives this year.</p> <p>Depending on who Popovic selects in goals for this game — and how much Venezuela goes for it by fielding their best side against an experimental Australian line-up — will be big factors in predicting the final scoreline.</p> <p>There will be some fun potshots taken. How many of them will end up in the back of the net, though?</p> <p><strong>Betting tip: </strong><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/international-soccer/international-friendlies/venezuela-v-australia-9831732">Venezuela 2 - 1 Australia</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3>First Goalscorer Prediction</h3> <p>After scoring a double on debut in the Soccer Ashes across the ditch, Mohamed Toure has been in excellent goalscoring form for Randers in the Superliga, netting four goals from his 14 matches this season.</p> <p>We think he’s best placed to get on the board first for Australia and open the scoring in this one.</p> <p><strong>Betting tip:</strong> <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/soccer/international-soccer/international-friendlies/venezuela-v-australia-9831732">Mohamed Toure</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>How to Watch Socceroos vs Venezuela</h2> <p>Fans in Australia can watch the Socceroos vs Venezuela match live on Channel 10, 10play &amp; Paramount+.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Socceroos vs Venezuela Match Details</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Date:</strong> Saturday, November 11, 2025.</p> <p><strong>Kick-off:</strong> 1:30 pm AEDT.</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Shell Energy Stadium, Houston</p> <p><strong>Where to watch</strong>: Channel 10, Paramount+&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>