Paraguay vs. Australia odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

Australia and Paraguay will settle the runner-up spot in Group D when they meet in San Francisco on Thursday. Paraguay opened with a 4-1 defeat to the United States, then steadied itself for a 1-0 win over Türkiye on a third-minute strike from Matías Galarza, holding on the rest of the way after Miguel Almirón was sent off just before halftime. Australia beat Türkiye 2-0 behind goals from Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe, then lost 2-0 to the United States on Matchday 2 in Seattle. Both teams enter Thursday with three points apiece, but Australia's stronger goal difference means a win or a draw locks up second place, while a draw would also be enough to send Paraguay through as one of the eight best third-place teams.

Kickoff for Paraguay vs. Australia is 9 p.m. CDT (10 p.m. ET) from San Francisco. The latest Paraguay vs. Australia odds list Paraguay at +188 and Australia at +293 on the 90-minute moneyline, and a draw at +130. The over/under for total goals is 1.5.

Before locking in any Paraguay vs. Australia picks or World Cup 2026 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer expert Martin Green has to say.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Last year, Green was profitable in multiple areas on his soccer picks, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). He's also been red-hot in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL picks, returning nearly $1,000 in profit. Anyone following could have seen HUGE returns!

Now Green has turned his attention to Paraguay vs. Australia in the 2026 World Cup, and revealed his best bets. 

One of Green's Paraguay vs. Australia predictions: He is leaning Under on total goals (3.5).

Green has also found a critical x-factor and locked in a pair of best bets!

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