Paraguay vs Australia prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
World Cup
In the 3rd round of the World Cup on June 26, 2026, the national teams of Paraguay and Australia will face off. Neither side is under pressure to win.
Paraguay vs Australia: Team News and Expert Analysis
Paraguay have finally returned to the World Cup—they pleasantly surprised in the qualifiers, earning 28 points from eighteen matches. They have also often won in recent friendlies. At the tournament, they had to play the hosts—the USA—right away, and suffered a heavy defeat there, with little chance. Next, against Turkey, they managed to open the scoring and did not concede in return, despite fighting with ten men for a long time after Almirón’s red card.
Australia didn’t start the qualifiers in the best way, but eventually finished second in their group with nineteen points—only Japan did better. Their friendly matches were mixed (ending with a loss to Mexico and a draw with Switzerland), and they started their campaign with a match against Turkey. Surprisingly, they confidently won 2-0. Then, against the United States, they lost in a tough match with a "reverse" scoreline.
The South American side averages 1.4 goals scored per match and slightly less, 1.3, conceded. Tony Popovic’s team shows similar numbers: both scoring and conceding 1.1 goals per game.
Previous Matches: Paraguay vs Australia
The Australians won two of the three previous friendlies, with one draw.
There is more faith in the Latin Americans, but their luck can't last forever. The recommendation is to back the nominal visitors with a "0" handicap (odds – 2.2).
Paraguay vs Australia: Key Statistics and Trends
- Paraguay have won four of their last six matches
- 50% of Paraguay's matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.7
- Australia have lost five of their last eight games
- 30% of Australia’s matches end with goals from both teams, and the average total goals per match is 2.2
Paraguay vs Australia: Probable Starting Lineups
Paraguay play with a 1-4-5-1 formation (possible lineup): Gil – Alonso, Alderete, Gomez, Caceres – Galarza, Gomez, Cubas, Bobadilla, Enciso – Pitta. Almirón was sent off in the last match, and Sosa is struggling with injuries.
Australia line up with a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Beach – Bos, Italiano, Burgess, Souttar – Chirkati, Vilupillai, Okon-Engstler, O’Neill – Leckie, Toure. Leckie is questionable.
Keep an eye on the World Cup standings and check your team’s form before placing your next bet.
