USA vs Paraguay prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 13, 2026
In the 1st round of the World Cup on June 13, 2026, the national teams of the USA and Paraguay will face off. The hosts are expected to claim victory.
USA vs Paraguay: Team News and Expert Analysis
The United States has been granted the right to host this tournament. Following last year's CONCACAF Gold Cup (where they reached the final but lost to Mexico), the team has spent the past year playing only friendlies with mixed results. While they ended 2025 with a string of victories, they lost to both Belgium and Portugal in March. Recently, they tested themselves against Senegal and finally won. Then, they challenged Germany but lost 1-2.
Paraguay, after a prolonged absence, returns to the World Cup. In qualifying, they finally performed well, earning 28 points—equal with Colombia, Uruguay, and Brazil—but finished sixth due to tiebreakers, although this was still enough for direct qualification. However, in friendlies, they lost half their matches. In March, after a 1-0 win over Greece, they were beaten by Morocco. In June, they played a warm-up match against Nigeria and secured a resounding 4-0 victory.
The tournament hosts approach the event averaging 1.8 goals scored per game, while conceding 1.7. The South American visitors have less impressive numbers: 1.2 goals scored per match and 1.0 conceded.
Head-to-Head: USA vs Paraguay
There have been seven meetings in total. Despite losing twice, the Americans have won five times, including the last three in a row.
The hosts do not look entirely convincing. However, in these conditions, they are still likely to win (odds – 1.91).
USA vs Paraguay: Key Stats and Trends
- USA have lost three of their last four matches
- 70% of USA matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 3.5 goals per game
- Paraguay have lost three of their last six matches
- 40% of Paraguay's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.2
USA vs Paraguay: Probable Starting Lineups
USA plays with a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Frieze - Robinson, Ream, Robinson, Freeman - Adams, Tillman - Pulisic, McKennie, Dest - Balogun
Paraguay uses a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Fernandez - Junior Alonso, Alderete, Gustavo Gomez, Caceres - Enciso, Alejandro Romero, Cubas, Diego Gomez - Almiron, Sanabria. Enciso's participation is in doubt.
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