World Cup

United States - Australia

06/19/2026, 07:00 PM

2 : 0
Expected Goals
United States
1.8
Total xG
2.7
Australia
0.9
Most Likely Scores

1:1

12%

2:0

11%

2:1

10%

3:0

7%

3:1

6%
What influences the xG?
USAUS

United States

Defensive weakness (0.7 conceded vs 1.7 league avg)
-1.05
Small sample (1 matches) - regression to mean
+0.67
Standings advantage (pos 16 vs 25, 9 places gap)
+0.08
3 of last 5 matches with 2+ goals (2 goals/match)
-0.04
Full strength squad available

Australia

Small sample (0 matches) - regression to mean
-0.58
Rising form (2 vs 0.9 season average)
+0.34
3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.8 goals/match)
+0.28
Standings disadvantage (pos 25 vs 16, 9 places gap)
-0.09
Defensive strength (1.1 conceded vs 1.1 league avg)
-0.07
100% of goal output missing (only 62% available)

League

High-scoring league (2.9 goals/match)
+0.38
+0.38
The Lab
Statistical patterns from recent matches
  • 1
    Australia with Alessandro Circati: 1.7 goals/game. Without: 0 goals/game (6 of 8 games)

  • 2
    United States: 4 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)

  • 3
    United States: 37% of all goals between minutes 31-45 (7 of 19)

  • 4
    United States with Joe Scally: 1.6 goals/game. Without: 3.7 goals/game (5 of 8 games)

Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

57%

Draw

26%

Away Win

17%

Goals

Over 1.5

76%

Under 1.5

24%

Over 2.5

50%

Under 2.5

50%

Over 3.5

28%

Under 3.5

72%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

83%

Away or Draw

43%

No Draw

74%

Both Score

Yes

50%

No

50%

Key Factors
  • The mathematical analysis predicts a home win for the United States with a 57% probability
  • The United States' goal production is significantly reduced, with only 50% of their usual attacking strength available
  • Australia's defensive performance this season is very strong, conceding an average of 0.44 goals per game
Risk Factors
  • Australia's starting lineup strength is reduced, with only 63% of the usual impact available
  • Australia showed a counter-oriented approach in the last 5 games, averaging only 3.4 shots on target
  • The United States conceded an average of 2.75 goals per game this season
Overview

The United States (1st place, 3 points) host Australia (2nd place, 3 points) at Lumen Field. This is a World Cup match on June 19, 2026, 8:00 PM. Both teams have 3 points after the first matchday and are aiming for group victory.

Form

The United States' form across all competitions is LLWLW. Their last five matches include 2 wins and 3 losses. Their most recent game was a win. Australia shows a form of WWLDW with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last five games. Australia also secured a win in their last match.

Statistics

The United States average 1.5 goals per home game and concede 2.75 goals. Australia impresses away from home with an average of 2.5 goals scored and only 0.67 goals conceded per game. At Lumen Field, an average of 2.8 goals are scored per game. Both teams scored in 4 out of 5 matches, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 2 out of 5 matches.

Head-to-Head

There has been 1 head-to-head match between the United States and Australia. The United States won this match 2:1 on October 15, 2025. The goal difference in direct encounters is 2:1 in favor of the United States.

Key Players

For the United States, Folarin Balogun is a key player with 2 season goals (average rating 8.13). Malik Tillman has provided 1 season assist (average rating 7.18). Ricardo Pepi contributed 2 goals and 1 assist in the last 5 games (average rating 7.01). On Australia's side, Paul Okon-Engstler has delivered 1 season assist (average rating 7.63). Harry Souttar scored 1 goal in the last 5 games (average rating 7.30). Mohamed Touré was involved in 1 goal in the last 5 games (average rating 6.61).

Goalkeepers

The United States goalkeeper, Matt Freese, has kept 0 clean sheets this season. On Australia's side, Patrick Beach has played in the last 2 games, conceding 0 goals. The Australia team has achieved 10 clean sheets this season.

Influences

The United States have an artificial turf record of 2 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses with 9:10 goals. Australia has achieved 1 win, 0 draws, and 0 losses with 2:0 goals on artificial turf. At Lumen Field, an average of 2.8 goals are scored per game, with both teams scoring in 4 out of 5 matches.

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