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CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: Brazil vs Paraguay – Top Goalscorer Odds, Betting Tips, Key Players to Watch, and More

Mayur Dedwal

Brazil vs Paraguay: Top Goalscorer Odds, Betting Tips, and Key Players to Watch in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers

Carlo Ancelotti and Brazil following their 0-0 frat against Ecuador will be hungry to clinch their first win under the new era. Facing Paraguay next in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifier Round 16, Ancelotti has a hole to get out of as they struggle in the standings.

Winning one game out of their last five, Brazil still clearly has a lot to improvise on. Paraguay surprisingly will come in as a formidable opponent for Brazil. Having lost only one game in 10, Paraguat are also unbeaten in nine games. Moreover, after defeating Uruguay 2-0 last week, Gustavo Alfaro’s side will be beaming with confidence. 

Key Players to Watch: Top Goalscorer Favorites for the Brazil vs Paraguay CONMEBOL WC 2026 Final 

Here are the top goalscorer odds for the Portugal vs Spain Nations League finals:

Odds via – betMGM

PlayerTeamAnytime Goalscorer OddsFirst To Score Odds
RaphinhaBrazil+195+440
Issidro PittaParaguay +460+1100
Vinicius Jr. Brazil+148+360
Gabriel AvalosParaguay +540+1200
Matheus Cunha Brazil +180+430
Angel RomeroParaguay+600+1300
RicharlisonBrazil+195+430
Redes Rodney Paraguay+600+1300

Other than these players, Gabriel Martinelli, Julio Enciso and Bruno Guimares could also serve as the wild horses in the World Cup qualifier. Moreover, Marquinhos and Casemiro having a record of scoring could also be eye-catching bets. 

Brazil vs Paraguay Over/Under Odds 

Goals in the Brazil vs Paraguay clash could come in abundance given the stakes. Having the attacking prowess of goalhunters on both sides, here are some over and under-odds on goals for the CONMEBOL WC Clash: 

Total Goals Over/Under Odds

Pick: Over 2.5 Goals at -104/ Under 2.5 Goals at -125

Pick: Over 3.5 Goals at +270/ Under 3.5 Goals at -385

Goals in the game are expected to be above three given the analysis. Antony and Raphinh who had amazing La Liga seasons will be keen to make an impact at the biggest stage of the competition.

Total Goals By Brazil 

Pick Over 2.5: +190/ Under 2.5: -278

Pick Over 3.5: +480/ Under 3.5: -1115

Brazil to score over 1.5 goals in the game offers the odds of (-278) while the Over 3.5 goals odds are set to (+480). Coming in as the underdogs as the favourites, Brazil is analysed to be attacking with fu prowess against Paraguay. 

Total Goals By Paraguay  

Pick Over 0.5: +102/ Under 0.5: -141

Pick Over 1.5: +510/ Under 1.5: -1115

Paraguay coming in as the underdogs will be expected to be kept at bay by Brazil. Paraguay has the odds of (+510) for scoring over 1.5 and Odds of (+102) for scoring above 0.5. 

Brazil has had a few early exits from the recent FIFA World Cups. Having won the competition more than any other nation, the South American nation will be keen to improvise on their current qualifier campaign.

Paraguay won when both sides last met in November 2024. Gomez was on the scoresheet as the side beat Brazil 1-0 as it was their first victory over Brazil since 2015.

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I’m a Sports Content Writer with expertise in football. Being a decade old football enthusiast and part-time coach, I try to bring to life to the articles in a statistical manner. Being around all kinds of sports updates and able to put in my perspective’s to the happenings in the world of football are few of the many things i like in doing what i do. You can find me playing Sunday leagues or Xbox on weekends!

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