{"id":623312,"date":"2026-06-24T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/paraguay-vs-australia-prediction-betting-tips-26-06-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T02:00:00","slug":"paraguay-vs-australia-prediction-betting-tips-26-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/paraguay-vs-australia-prediction-betting-tips-26-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Paraguay vs Australia Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &#8211; 26\/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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.00<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-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\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" 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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-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><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paraguay vs Australia Prediction &amp; Betting Tips &ndash; 26\/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> Louis Hecq<\/span><\/div><p>Paraguay and Australia meet at Levi's Stadium on 26 June 2026 in a Group D clash that could define both sides' knockout-round hopes. It is the first ever World Cup encounter between these two nations, adding a layer of intrigue to an already pivotal fixture. Paraguay are back on the grandest stage after a 16-year absence, while the Socceroos will be buoyed by their impressive opening victory over Turkey. With co-hosts USA and Turkey also in the mix, neither side can afford a slip here.<\/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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.60<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Betfred<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/betfred.com.png\" alt=\"Betfred\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence Medium<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    \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 26 Jun 2026 at 01:07 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><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>Betfred<\/th><th>William Hill<\/th><th>Smarkets<\/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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.75<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.94<\/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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.25<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/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 26 Jun 2026 at 01:07 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Australia enter this World Cup group stage clash as the value pick at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.60<\/a>, backed by a five-match defensive record of just 0.6 goals conceded per game and a commanding 2-0 opening win over Turkey under Tony Popovic.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-pros wp-block-list\"><li><strong>0.6 goals conceded per match<\/strong> across their last five outings, the best defensive record of the two sides.<\/li><li><strong>2-0 win over Turkey<\/strong> in their opener, with goalkeeper Patrick Beach delivering eight saves in a single game.<\/li><li><strong>Unbeaten H2H record<\/strong> against Paraguay: one win in 2010 and one draw in 2006 across two meetings.<\/li><li><strong>5-4-1 defensive structure<\/strong> under Popovic proven to absorb pressure even without injured absentees Miller, McGree, and D'Agostino.<\/li><\/ul><p>Paraguay return to the World Cup for the first time in 16 years, carrying significant emotional weight but facing real structural problems. Priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\">3.00<\/a>, the Albirroja must navigate this fixture without their most dynamic creator, Julio Enciso, who is doubtful with 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 games, exposing a fragile defensive record.<\/li><li><strong>Julio Enciso doubtful<\/strong> with a quadriceps tear, removing Paraguay's primary dribbling and creative threat in the final third.<\/li><li><strong>LWLW recent form<\/strong> and a 16-year World Cup absence leave the squad untested at this level of competition.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> With both attacks limited by absences and Australia's defensive discipline, the draw double chance covering Australia is reinforced by a low-scoring game profile at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.60<\/a>.<\/p><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-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 built around the creativity of <strong>Miguel Almir&oacute;n<\/strong> operating behind the striker, though it carries a caveat: this XI is speculated from a single source and may yet shift. Australia's 5-4-1, by contrast, is drawn from multiple credible outlets and reflects a deliberate defensive structure designed to frustrate.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">The tactical contrast is stark. Tony Popovic's side will look to compress space through their back five and hit on the counter, with <strong>Mathew Leckie<\/strong> as the lone focal point. Paraguay, should this XI hold, possess the attacking quality to probe, but the confidence gap between the two lineups means the Albirroja's shape remains something of an unknown quantity heading into kickoff.<\/p><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>Betfred<\/th><th>William Hill<\/th><th>Smarkets<\/th><th>Matchbook<\/th><th>Coral<\/th><th>Ladbrokes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td>Paraguay to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.75<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.94<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.94<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.60<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.50<\/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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.25<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.30<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.32<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.67<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.67<\/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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.60<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.60<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-sbk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"smarkets.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.33<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>4.33<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 2.5<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.35<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.35<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.35<\/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:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-williamhill-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"williamhill.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.25<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-matchbook-uk-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"matchbook.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.32<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-coral-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"coral.co.uk\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.10<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-ladbrokes-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"ladbrokes.com\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>2.10<\/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 26 Jun 2026 at 01:07 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Verdict<\/h2><p>Australia's superior recent form, conceding just 0.6 goals per match across their last five outings, underpins the <strong>X2 (Draw or Away)<\/strong> selection here. The Socceroos' opening 2-0 victory over Turkey demonstrated genuine tournament pedigree, while Paraguay's inconsistent run of alternating wins and defeats offers little defensive reassurance. With the away win priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.60<\/a> and the draw at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"draw\">2.25<\/a>, backing Australia not to lose represents solid value in a group where every point matters.<\/p><p>Questo articolo &egrave; a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.<\/p><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><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 best bet for Paraguay vs Australia?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The value lies with Australia to avoid defeat. Their superior form (WDLWW, conceding just 0.6 goals per match), a proven 5-4-1 defensive structure under Popovic, and the likely absence of Paraguay's creative fulcrum Julio Enciso all point firmly in the Socceroos' direction. The double chance covering a draw or Australia win is well supported, with the away side available at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/thefootballfaithful.com\/betting-news\/go-betfred-prono-gb-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_paraguay_australia_19609188\" data-b=\"betfred.com\" data-t=\"away\">3.60<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What time does Paraguay vs Australia kick off?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Paraguay vs Australia kicks off at 02:00 UTC on 26th June 2026, which translates to an evening fixture on 25th June for supporters in the Americas. The match will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one of the premier venues selected to host World Cup fixtures across the United States.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Where can I watch Paraguay vs Australia on TV?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Broadcast arrangements for World Cup fixtures vary by territory. In the United Kingdom, matches are typically shared between ITV and BBC, both of which offer free-to-air coverage. Supporters elsewhere should consult their local listings, as rights holders differ across regions. Streaming options are also likely to be available through each broadcaster's respective online platform.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is Paraguay's recent record against Australia?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The head-to-head record between these two sides is modest but tilts in Australia's favour. Their two known meetings produced a 1-1 draw in 2006 and a 1-0 victory for Australia in 2010. Paraguay have yet to beat the Socceroos in a competitive fixture, and this World Cup group stage encounter will be their first meeting at this level.<\/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 &amp; Betting Tips &ndash; 26\/06\/2026 Paraguay and Australia meet at Levi&#8217;s Stadium on 26 June 2026 in a Group D clash that could define both sides&#8217; knockout-round hopes. It is the first ever World Cup encounter between these two nations, adding a layer of intrigue to an already pivotal fixture. Paraguay [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":623311,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"kia_subtitle":"","_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[237],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-623312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-predictions"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Paraguay vs Australia Prediction &amp; Betting Tips - 26\/06\/2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Paraguay vs. Australia: Get our expert prediction and odds for this World Cup clash. 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