World Cup

Paraguay - Australia

06/26/2026, 02:00 AM

0 : 0
Expected Goals
Paraguay
1.0
Total xG
1.9
Australia
0.9
Most Likely Scores

0:0

17%

1:1

15%

1:0

13%

0:1

12%

2:0

7%
What influences the xG?
PARAUS

Paraguay

Defensive strength (0.9 conceded vs 1.3 league avg)
-0.35
3 clean sheets in last 5 matches
-0.15
Standings disadvantage (pos 37 vs 25, 12 places gap)
-0.14
4 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.6 goals/match)
+0.05
Full strength squad available

Australia

3 of last 5 matches with 0-1 goals (1.6 goals/match)
+0.09
Defensive strength (1.2 conceded vs 1.3 league avg)
-0.08
Standings advantage (pos 25 vs 37, 12 places gap)
+0.05
Full strength squad available
The Lab
Statistical patterns from recent matches
  • 1
    Australia with Alessandro Circati: 1.5 goals/game. Without: 0 goals/game (6 of 8 games)

  • 2
    Paraguay: scored only in H2 in 3 consecutive games (4 of 8 total)

  • 3
    Paraguay: 3 consecutive games with 3+ goals (last 8 games)

  • 4
    Paraguay with Omar Alderete: 0.8 goals/game. Without: 1.5 goals/game (5 of 7 games)

Model Probabilities

Match Result

Home Win

34%

Draw

35%

Away Win

30%

Goals

Over 1.5

59%

Under 1.5

41%

Over 2.5

30%

Under 2.5

70%

Over 3.5

13%

Under 3.5

87%

Double Chance

Home or Draw

70%

Away or Draw

66%

No Draw

65%

Both Score

Yes

40%

No

60%

Key Factors
  • Mathematical model predicts a very close match with a high probability for a draw (35%) or a home win (34%)
  • Critical: For both teams, only a small portion of the potential goal production (Paraguay 14%, Australia 5%) from key players is available
  • Paraguay's positive form and average of 5.6 shots on target contrast with Australia's more stable but lower offensive output (3.0 shots on target)
Risk Factors
  • Paraguay scores an average of only 0.75 goals per home game
  • Australia recorded an average of only 3.0 shots on target in the last 5 games
Overview

Paraguay (3rd place, 3 points) faces Australia (2nd place, 3 points) at Levi's Stadium in the World Cup group stage on June 26, 2026, 4:00 AM. Both teams are level on points in the standings and are aiming for a decisive advantage to progress. The mathematical analysis indicates a very balanced encounter, with a 35% probability for a draw and a 34% probability for a home win.

Form

Paraguay's form in the last 5 games is W-L-W-L-W. They secured 3 wins and 2 losses, with the last result being a win. Australia's form in the last 5 games is W-L-D-W-L. This includes 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with the last game being a loss. Paraguay is currently on a positive form trend according to advanced statistics, scoring more frequently (1.6 goals) than their season average (1.2 goals). Australia has a stable form trend, consistently scoring (approx. 1.7 goals per game).

Statistics

Paraguay has scored an average of 0.78 goals per game this season and conceded 0.56 goals. At home, they average 0.75 goals scored and only 0.25 goals conceded. The team kept 10 clean sheets, and both teams scored in 4 matches. Australia showed stronger offense with an average of 2.38 goals per game and conceded 0.44 goals. Away from home, Australia averages 2.5 goals scored and concedes 0.67 goals. Australia also achieved 10 clean sheets, and both teams scored in 5 matches. At Levi's Stadium, the last 4 games have seen an average of 2.5 goals per match. In 3 out of 4 games, both teams scored, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 2 out of 4 games.

Head-to-Head

There are no head-to-head records available for Paraguay vs Australia in the provided dataset.

Key Players

For Paraguay, midfielder Julio Enciso is a key player with a season average rating of 7.55 and 2 assists in 4 of the last 5 games, despite a declining form trend. Defender Juan José Cáceres shows a season average rating of 6.99 and recorded 1 assist in his last 3 games with a stable form trend. Midfielder Matías Galarza Fonda has a season average rating of 6.98 and scored 1 goal in 2 of the last 5 games, also with a stable form trend. For Australia, defender Alessandro Circati is an important figure with a season average rating of 7.34 in 5 of the last 5 games, although his form trend is declining. Midfielder Cristian Volpato has a season average rating of 7.25 and played in 4 of the last 5 games, with his form trend also declining. Goalkeeper Patrick Beach has a season average rating of 7.24 and was in goal for 3 of the last 5 games, with a stable form trend.

Goalkeepers

Paraguay relies on Orlando Gill, who was involved in 10 clean sheets this season. Australia has Patrick Beach in goal, who also contributed to 10 clean sheets this season.

Influences

The match will take place at Levi's Stadium on a grass surface. The history at Levi's Stadium shows an average of 2.5 goals per game. Both teams scored in 75% of matches, and over 2.5 goals were scored in 50% of games. Paraguay has shown strong defensive performance at home, conceding an average of only 0.25 goals per home game. Australia scores an average of 2.5 goals per away game.

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