Last Saturday’s flat showing against the USA has left Socceroos fans a little nervous heading into this crucial clash with Paraguay.
Australia just never really got going in the first half against the Americans. They lacked speed in wide areas, struggled to find any rhythm on the ball, and looked rattled in a tough environment.
The ill-discipline and Tony Popovic’s team changes were the big talking points afterwards, but after showing plenty of promise in the opener against Turkiye, there is reason to believe the Aussies can steady the ship.
Paraguay have just as much to play for, with second spot in Group D still there to be decided.
Funnily enough, they are built in a pretty similar mould to the Socceroos. Gritty, physical, defensive-first, and happy to let the opposition have the ball before trying to break quickly in transition.
How that plays out between two similar sides remains to be seen, but with so much on the line, both teams should get their chances.
Prediction: Both Teams to Score @ $2.10
Value: Australia to Win @ $3.90
Player Pick: Nestory Irankunda Anytime Goalscorer @ $4.00
Paraguay vs Australia Odds & Popular Betting Markets
Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Paraguay vs Australia matchup.
*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change