{"id":655255,"date":"2026-06-24T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/paraguay-vs-australia-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-25-06-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:00:00","slug":"paraguay-vs-australia-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-25-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/paraguay-vs-australia-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-25-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Paraguay vs Australia: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 25\/06\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">World Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/paraguay.png\" alt=\"Paraguay\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Paraguay<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">26 Jun 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">02:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/australia.png\" alt=\"Australia\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Australia<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Paraguay to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.88<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Continue<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betmgm.com.png\" alt=\"betmgm.com\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/paraguay.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Paraguay<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/australia.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Australia<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">World Cup &middot; 3<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paraguay vs Australia: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 25\/06\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 26 Jun 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> San Francisco Bay Area Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Marcelo Javelly<\/span><\/div><p>Paraguay and Australia meet for the first time at World Cup level on June 25 at Levi's Stadium, a Group D clash carrying knockout-stage implications for both sides. The Socceroos opened with a statement win over Turkey, and their momentum is reflected in the away price at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.90<\/a>. Paraguay return after a 16-year absence, desperate to prove they belong.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">X2: Double Chance Draw or Australia<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.90<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on betmgm.com<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betmgm.com.png\" alt=\"betmgm.com\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-desc\">Australia's defensive solidity and superior recent form make the X2 pick the standout selection here.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 10 Sep 2026 at 22:25 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Projected final score: 1-1<\/h3><p>Australia's form (WDLWW) and defensive solidity, conceding just 0.6 goals per match across their last five, make them strong candidates to avoid defeat here. The H2H record supports this, with the Socceroos unbeaten in both previous meetings. With Enciso doubtful, Paraguay lose their sharpest creative outlet, and <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.90<\/a> reflects genuine value on Australia not losing.<\/p><p>A low-scoring affair is likely given Australia's disciplined 5-4-1 structure and Paraguay's blunted attack without Enciso. Both sides carry enough threat to find the net once, supported by <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\">2.15<\/a>, but a high-scoring game feels unlikely given Paraguay's inconsistency and Australia's three attacking absences limiting their own upside in transition.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Bets for Paraguay vs Australia<\/h2><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>betmgm.com<\/th><th>fanduel.com<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>Paraguay to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.88<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"fanduel.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.85<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Under 2.5<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.36<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"fanduel.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.34<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.15<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"fanduel.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 10 Sep 2026 at 22:25 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paraguay vs Australia, Odds Comparison<\/h2><div id=\"mux-odds-compare-ext\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-header\"><h3>Odds comparison<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oce-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>betmgm.com<\/th><th>fanduel.com<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td>Paraguay to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.88<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"fanduel.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.85<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.15<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"fanduel.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Australia to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.90<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"fanduel.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 2.5<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.36<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"fanduel.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.34<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTTS Yes<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.15<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"fanduel.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 10 Sep 2026 at 22:25 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Australia enter this fixture as the value pick at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.90<\/a>, backed by a WDLWW run and a defensive record of just 0.6 goals conceded per match. Their 2-0 win over Turkey already proves Popovic's 5-4-1 system functions without key absentees.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-pros wp-block-list\"><li><strong>0.6 goals conceded per match<\/strong> across last five outings, the tightest defensive record in this group.<\/li><li><strong>2-0 win over Turkey<\/strong> in the opener, with goalkeeper Patrick Beach delivering eight saves under pressure.<\/li><li><strong>Unbeaten H2H record<\/strong> against Paraguay across two meetings: one win in 2010 and one draw in 2006.<\/li><li><strong>5-4-1 defensive structure<\/strong> proven to absorb pressure even without Miller, McGree, and D'Agostino.<\/li><\/ul><p>Paraguay return to the World Cup stage after a <strong>16-year absence<\/strong>, carrying ambition but significant uncertainty. Priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"home\">2.88<\/a>, they face this crucial Group D clash potentially without Julio Enciso, their most dynamic attacking threat, due to a quadriceps tear.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-cons wp-block-list\"><li><strong>1.4 goals conceded per match<\/strong> in their last five outings signals a defensively vulnerable side.<\/li><li><strong>Julio Enciso doubtful<\/strong> with quadriceps tear and hamstring tightness, removing their primary creative outlet.<\/li><li><strong>16-year World Cup absence<\/strong> leaves squad untested at this level, compounding inconsistent LWLW recent form.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> With both defenses likely to be cautious and Enciso absent, the under 2.5 goals market at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\">1.36<\/a> offers a compelling low-scoring-game angle.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statistics and Head-to-Head<\/h2><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: Paraguay vs Australia<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Paraguay<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">46%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.4<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Australia<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">31%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.2<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">Paraguay<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Australia<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">3W 2L<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2W 1D 2L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.2<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.4<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">0.9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">2\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-tbl\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ot-title\">Probabilities &amp; Odds: Paraguay vs Australia<\/h3>\n    <span class=\"mux-ot-source\">Source : betmgm.com<\/span>\n    <div class=\"mux-ot-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-ot-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-ot-col-market\">Market<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\">Probability<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\">Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Paraguay to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"prob_home\">34.7%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.88<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Draw<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"prob_draw\">46.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.15<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Australia to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"prob_away\">25.6%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.90<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Both teams to score (Yes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"prob_btts_yes\">46.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.15<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"prob_over_2_5\">32.3%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"over_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.10<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Under 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"prob_under_2_5\">73.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.36<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-ot-footer\">Odds may vary<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Information<\/h2><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> World Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Group Stage, 3<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 26 Jun 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 02:00 UTC<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> San Francisco Bay Area Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: Paraguay vs Australia<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Paraguay<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Roberto Fernandez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Juan Caceres<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Omar Alderete<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Gustavo Gomez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Junior Alonso<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Dami&aacute;n Bobadilla<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Andres Cubas<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Miguel Almiron<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Diego Gomez<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Mat&iacute;as Galarza<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Antonio Sanabria<\/li><\/ol><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Australia<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">5-4-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Mathew Ryan<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Jacob Italiano<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Alessandro Circati<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Harry Souttar<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Lucas Herrington<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Jordan Bos<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Connor Metcalfe<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Jackson Irvine<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Aiden O'Neill<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Mathew Leckie<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Mohamed Toure<\/li><\/ol><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Lewis Miller <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Achilles injury, confirmed in February 2026, with an expected nine-month recovery period.)<\/span><\/li><li>Riley McGree <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Hamstring injury sustained in late May 2026, ruling him out of the World Cup due to insufficient recovery time.)<\/span><\/li><li>Nick D'Agostino <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Leg injury suffered in training, leading to his departure from the pre-camp in late May 2026.)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Low confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Paraguay's 4-2-3-1 is sourced from a single outlet and carries less certainty than Australia's probable 5-4-1, so the tactical picture here is slightly asymmetric. <strong>Miguel Almiron<\/strong> sits at the heart of the Paraguayan shape, expected to link midfield and attack in what could be a decisive World Cup group stage clash.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">Australia's five-defender block signals a pragmatic, defensive-first approach, with <strong>Jackson Irvine<\/strong> tasked with driving forward from a central midfield role. Paraguay will likely look to exploit wide channels against that compact structure, making the battle for space in the final third the key tactical subplot of this match.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts on the predictions for Paraguay vs Australia<\/h2><p>Australia's defensive solidity and superior recent form make the X2 pick the standout selection here. Paraguay's inconsistency across their last four outings contrasts sharply with the Socceroos' momentum, including that opening win over Turkey. Back the <strong>Draw or Away outcome at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.90<\/a><\/strong> as the value play in this Group D encounter at Levi's Stadium.<\/p><p>Questo articolo &egrave; a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the main prediction for Paraguay vs Australia?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The pick is <strong>Draw or Australia<\/strong> (X2), backed by the Socceroos' outstanding recent form of WDLWW and a defensive record conceding just 0.6 goals per match across their last five, making the <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.90<\/a> a compelling anchor for this double-chance coverage against an inconsistent Paraguay side.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the highest odd for Paraguay to win?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Paraguay's home-win price sits at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"home\">2.88<\/a>, reflecting bookmaker confidence in their slight favouritism. However, given Australia's superior form and Julio Enciso's doubtful status, a safer play is the double chance covering Draw or Australia, which effectively reduces exposure while still offering meaningful value.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Under 2.5 goals looks the sharper call here, cited at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\">1.36<\/a>. Australia's 5-4-1 defensive block concedes just 0.6 goals per game across their last five, and Paraguay lose their primary creative outlet in Enciso. Expect a tight, low-scoring encounter with both defences likely to dominate proceedings.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When and where is Paraguay vs Australia played?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The match kicks off on <strong>26 June 2026 at 02:00 UTC<\/strong> (04:00 CET), hosted at <strong>Levi's Stadium<\/strong> in Santa Clara, California.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can Australia pull off an upset against Paraguay?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Calling Australia an underdog here is debatable. Their <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.90<\/a> price reflects genuine uncertainty, yet their form, defensive structure under Popovic, and Enciso's likely absence all tilt the balance. A Socceroos win is a realistic outcome, not a long shot, especially after their convincing 2-0 victory over Turkey.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which alternative market offers the best value?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The <strong>Under 2.5 goals<\/strong> market at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-prono-us-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betmgm.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\">1.36<\/a> offers strong value beyond the main pick. Australia's defensive solidity and Paraguay's blunted attack without Enciso create ideal conditions for a low-scoring game, making this line well-supported by the underlying statistics from both sides' recent fixtures.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paraguay vs Australia: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 25\/06\/2026 Paraguay and Australia meet for the first time at World Cup level on June 25 at Levi&#8217;s Stadium, a Group D clash carrying knockout-stage implications for both sides. 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