USA vs Paraguay Prediction & Odds – World Cup 2026 Group D Kicks Off in LA
USA vs. Paraguay
| 📅 Kickoff | Friday June 12 – 02:00 BST / 02:00 Irish time |
| 🏟️ Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Los Angeles |
| 🔮 Our Pick | USA 2–1 Paraguay |
| 💰 Best Market | Both Teams to Score @ ~1.85 |
02:00 Irish time on Saturday morning. The Stars and Stripes open their home World Cup at SoFi Stadium against a side making their first tournament appearance since 2010. Pochettino’s men are essentially evens at 1.90–2.00. The market is not giving this away – and for good reason. Pulisic leads the attack. Almirón leads the counter. When weighing up the most popular football bet types for this high-stakes opener, Both Teams to Score at 1.85 is the play.
Latest Odds: USA vs Paraguay
| Market | Odds |
| USA Win | 1.90–2.00 |
| Draw | 3.30–3.50 |
| Paraguay Win | 3.75–4.10 |
| Both Teams to Score – Yes | ~1.85 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | ~1.90 |
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Correct June 10, 2026.
Predicted Lineups
USA (4-2-3-1): Freese; Dest, Richards/Ream, Ream, Robinson A; Adams, McKennie; Weah, Tillman, Pulisic; Balogun.
- Pulisic (AC Milan) – captain, creator
- Tillman (PSV) – dynamic midfield threat
- Balogun (Monaco) – primary striker
- Adams (Bournemouth) – midfield anchor
Paraguay (4-2-3-1): Fernández; Cáceres, Gómez, Alderete, Alonso; Cubas, Bobadilla; Almirón, Enciso, Sanabria; [forward TBC].
- Almirón (Atlanta United) – counter-attacking danger
- Enciso (Strasbourg) – direct, unpredictable
- Gómez (Palmeiras, captain) – aerial threat
Injury News
Chris Richards (Crystal Palace) – ankle injury, missed warm-up vs Germany. Training with the group, day-to-day. High probability of starting but not confirmed.
Paraguay: No injuries. Full squad available.
Head to Head
| Date | Result | Competition |
| November 2025 | USA 2–1 Paraguay | Friendly |
| 1930 | USA 3–0 Paraguay | World Cup |
Most recent meeting: 2–1 to the hosts, both teams scored. The BTTS market applied in November – expect the same pattern Saturday.
Team History & Legends
USA reached the semi-finals of the 1930 World Cup – few people know that. Now Pulisic’s generation are the most talented American squad in history, competing week in week out at AC Milan, Juventus and Bournemouth.
Paraguay reached the 2010 quarter-finals – Cardozo, Santa Cruz, Gamarra at their peak. Almirón bridges that generation and the present. At 32, this is his last World Cup. He will not go quietly at SoFi.
Tactical Key: Almirón vs Robinson
Paraguay’s plan runs through one channel: Almirón in behind Antonee Robinson when he pushes forward. Robinson is adventurous and attack-minded – excellent going forward, exposed when caught high. If Alfaro’s men exploit that space once, they score. It is that simple.
What Changed Since 2010
2010: Paraguay quarter-finalists, golden generation, Almirón watching from home at 16.
2026: Almirón leads the squad at 32 in Los Angeles. Same tactical DNA. Different generation. The November 2025 friendly proved the pattern still applies.
Our Expert’s Take
“Evens for a home side tells you everything about how the market views this fixture. Alfaro has built specifically to frustrate possession-heavy teams – and that is exactly what Pochettino’s side are. The home team wins 2–1. Paraguay score through Almirón’s counter. Both Teams to Score at 1.85 is the play.”
– Waterford Today Sport
Where to Watch in Ireland
📺 ITV1 – free. 💻 ITVX – free stream. Kickoff 02:00 Irish time Saturday.
Score Prediction & Best Markets
USA 2–1 Paraguay.
Top 3:
- Both Teams to Score @ ~1.85
- USA Win @ 1.90–2.00
- Over 2.5 Goals @ ~1.90
Our World Cup 2026 tournament predictions cover every Group D fixture daily.
When Does USA vs Paraguay Kick Off in Ireland?
02:00 Irish time / 02:00 BST, Saturday June 13, SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.
Where to Watch Free?
ITV1 and ITVX – free. RTÉ Sport may also carry the match.
Best Odds?
Both Teams to Score: ~1.85. USA Win: 1.90–2.00. Paraguay Win: 3.75–4.10.
Score Prediction?
USA 2–1. Best market: Both Teams to Score @ ~1.85.
Our Verdict: The home side wins but concedes. Almirón’s counter-attacking threat and the hosts’ recent clean sheet record make Both Teams to Score the primary value play at 1.85. USA 2–1 is the most analytically supported scoreline – back it with BTTS as the headline market.
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