Paraguay vs Australia Betting Tips & Predictions – Points Shared at the World Cup 2026
The upcoming Paraguay vs Australia clash is set to be a tactical battle. Paraguay, one of the strongest defensive teams in South American qualifiers, are expected to make it difficult for Australia to score. A draw suits both sides, as Australia will advance with just a point, while Paraguay aims to maintain their solid defensive record. Ultimately, a shared point seems the most probable outcome, given the strategies and stakes.
- Paraguay's defense were among the best in South American qualifiers
- We are predicting them and Australia to share the spoils and advance
- Check our full preview for Paraguay vs Australia below
Both sides need just one point to secure a place in the Round of 32, and a draw looks the most likely outcome in California.
- Key Stats
- Paraguay Winless Against Australia
- La Albirroja Recovered from Initial Loss
- Australia Very Close to the Playoffs
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Paraguay are winless in 5 of their last 9 matches.
- Paraguay have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches against Australia.
- Australia are winless in 6 of their last 9 matches.
- Australia have seen under 2.5 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Paraguay Winless Against Australia
These two sides locked horns three times so far, Australia winning on two occasions, one game ending without a winner.
La Albirroja Recovered from Initial Loss
Paraguay are one point away from securing a spot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 playoffs, currently sharing second position with Australia in Group D.
They arrived to the tournament as one of the strongest defensive teams but their back line collapsed in a 4-1 defeat against the United States of America in the opening round. Mauricio scored a consolation here.
The South American side returned to winning ways in the second round against slightly favored Turkey, winning 1-0 even though Miguel Almiron was sent off just before the break. They ended this match with 0.33-2.17 xG, 21% possession and 7-32 shots.
Australia Very Close to the Playoffs
Like their upcoming opponents, Australia will also advance to the next stage if they secure at least one point in this final round.
The Socceroos started the tournament with a 2-0 surprise victory against Turkey where Nestor Irankunda broke the deadlock in the first half, while Connor Metcalfe finished the job later. They had just 28% possession here and allowed 30 shots total.
Australia were heavily outplayed in the first half against USA in the second round, trailing by two goals at the break and didn’t do much later, registering just two shots on target and lost 2-0.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Paraguay (4-2-3-1) Roberto Fernandez; Juan Caceres, Gustavo Gomez, Omar Alderete, Junior Alonso; Andres Cubas, Matias Galarza; Diego Gomez, Julio Enciso, Ramon Sosa; Antonio SanabriaMiguel Almiron is serving one-game suspension for Paraguay after his bizarre red-card against Turkey.
Australia (4-4-2) Patrick Beach; Jason Italiano, Harry Souttar, Alessandro Circati, Jordan Bos; Nestory Irankunda, Jackson Irvine, Anthony Caceres, Craig Goodwin; Mitchell Duke, Kusini Yengi
Nick D'Agostino has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament due to a leg injury.
Nick D'Agostino has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament due to a leg injury.
Verdict
Paraguay were one of the strongest defensive teams in the South American qualifiers and I expect them to grab a point against Australia. The Socceroos also advance to the next stage with a draw in the final round.
Under 2.5 Goals
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