| USA wins | Draw | Australia wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.642 | 4.305 | 5.74 |
| USA | Australia |
|---|---|
All Competitions | All Competitions |
LAST GAME: | LAST GAME: |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, June 19, 2026, 3 PM EDT
- Venue: Seattle Stadium, Seattle, USA
- Competition: FIFA World Cup
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| USA vs Australia | Friday, June 19, 2026, 3 PM EDT |
| USA odds | -161 |
| Australia odds | +460 |
| Draw | +310 |
| Over 2 | -200 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
USA vs Australia Preview and Team News
USA Team News
The USA got their FIFA World Cup campaign off to a bright start with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. However, that marked only the second victory in their last five matches. While the performance was encouraging, Mauricio Pochettino’s side still has room for improvement as they push for a place in the knockouts.
Against Paraguay, attacking midfielder Malik Tillman stood out. The Bayer Leverkusen player created a game-high three chances, finished tied for the most shots with five, and recorded an assist. Striker Folarin Balogun, who scored a brace, registered the most touches (10) in the opposition box.
Christian Pulisic picked up a knock in their clash against Paraguay and could begin this match on the bench.
USA predicted lineup vs Australia (4-1-2-3): Freese; Robinson, Ream, Richards, Freeman; Adams; Tillman, McKennie; Reyna, Balogun, Dest.
Australia Team News
Australia also got off to a winning start in this tournament, defeating Turkey 2-0 in their opening encounter. Overall, they have now avoided defeat in four of their last five matches.
Against Turkey, the Socceroos played a counter-attacking brand of soccer. They absorbed most of the pressure and struck when opportunities arose. That strategy was reflected in their possession numbers, as they controlled just 28% of the ball.
However, there is some room for improvement, especially in the final third. The Aussies took a mere four shots against the Turks and made just 18 touches in the opposition box. Their passing accuracy was also relatively low at 74%.
On the positive side, the Socceroos do not have any injured players in their ranks.
Australia predicted lineup vs USA (5-4-1): Beach; Bos, Burgess, Souttar, Circati, Italiano; Irankunda, Okon-Engstler, O’Neill, Metcalfe; Toure.
USA vs Australia Prediction
- Pick: USA to win
- Odds: -161 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: USA 2-1 Australia
We expect the USA to win. They currently sit at the top of the Group D table and also hold a higher position in the FIFA rankings, sitting 17th compared to Australia’s 27th.
Moreover, the Stars and the Stripes have a historical advantage over their opponents, having beaten the Socceroos the last time these teams met in 2025. Playing on home soil should provide an additional advantage, and the attacking quality shown against Paraguay suggests they have the tools to break down Australia’s defense.
USA vs Australia Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: USA total – over 1.5 goals
- Odds: -132 (20Bet)
The USA should score at least two goals. We back them to cross the 1.5 mark easily against the Socceroos. The home team have a highly experienced attacking unit. While Tillman and Balogun have already been praised, the likes of Sergino Dest (six assists for PSV Eindhoven in 2025-26) and Weston McKennie (15 goal contributions for Juventus) provide additional threats.
Moreover, if Christian Pulisic is fit enough to come on in the second half, things could get harder for the Australian defense. He is the leading active goalscorer for the USA (33).
Australia’s defensive performance against Turkey should also concern supporters. They allowed 30 shots and 51 touches inside their box.
USA vs Australia Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Fox Sports, Peacock (USA)
- TSN, RDS (Canada)
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