USA vs Australia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Jun 2026
USA vs Australia Predictions
We like the United States -1 at betting odds of +102. This Asian Handicap bet means we need the Stars and Stripes to win by two goals to land a full return, with our money back if they beat Australia by a one-goal margin.
Read on for our full USA vs Australia betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.
USA vs Australia Preview
USA square off against Australia in this FIFA World Cup Group D encounter at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field), with kick-off set for 16:00 on Friday 19 June.
Seattle Stadium is an open-air venue where sunny weather and a temperature of 27°C (81°F) are expected at kick-off.
The United States opened their World Cup campaign in impressive fashion, beating Paraguay 4-1 at Los Angeles Stadium. Mauricio Pochettino's side dominated proceedings, enjoying 65% possession and registering six shots on target. Folarin Balogun found the net twice, while Giovanni Reyna and an own goal from Damián Bobadilla completed the scoring.
Australia began the tournament with a 2-0 victory over Turkey at BC Place Vancouver. Despite enjoying only 30% possession, the Socceroos made the most of their opportunities, registering four shots on target and keeping a clean sheet, with Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe getting the goals.
H2H: Previous Meetings Have Gone USA's Way
The US have won both previous meetings between the sides. Their most recent encounter came in a friendly in October 2025, when the USA recorded a 2-1 victory over Australia at DSG Park in Commerce City, Colorado.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  USA |
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 |  Australia |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 4 |
Confirmed Lineups
USA confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Matt Freese (GK), Alex Freeman, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Sergino Dest, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Malik Tillman, Antonee Robinson, Ricardo Pepi, Folarin Balogun.
Australia confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Patrick Beach (GK), Alessandro Circati, Harry Souttar, Cameron Burgess, Jacob Italiano, Jordan Bos, Matthew Leckie, Aiden O'Neill, Paul Okon-Engstler, Nishan Velupillay, Mohamed Toure.
Main Match Prediction
The United States can be backed at -1 on the Asian Handicap. Odds of +102 are available and we believe the favourites have every chance of winning this Group D match by at least two goals, while a one-goal victory would see stakes refunded.
The United States made a real statement in their opening match, dismantling Paraguay 4-1 with an impressive attacking display. Mauricio Pochettino's side scored four times and registered 53 touches inside the opposition box, underlining their dominance in the final third.
The stats, xG data and overall performance levels all suggest the USMNT are capable of another convincing result. They should have too much quality for an Australia side who were arguably fortunate to win 2-0 in their opening fixture.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
We use the latest World Cup injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.
According to the latest odds, there’s a 49.5% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the United States winning 2-0. Odds of +600 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.
Player Prop Picks
Malik Tillman (USA) has recorded over 2.5 shots in one of his past six games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -105 available.
Folarin Balogun (USA) can be wagered to be on the scoresheet at +118. All things considered, we think that the odds are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a same-game multi, have a play on USA with the -1 Asian Handicap, Under 2.5 goals as well as Malik Tillman (USA) to manage Over 2.5 shots.
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USA vs Australia Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The United States are the -167 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 63% chance of winning this World Cup encounter according to the latest betting odds. Australia are the outsiders at +400 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
USA can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +118. However, Australia are +425 and the draw is +128 if you want to take a different option.
If you’re wagering on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Unders or Overs happens. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -114 and No at -122.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Folarin Balogun at +350. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
USA Stats
Australia Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
USA vs Australia Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the USA vs Australia team news before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the World Cup along with up-to-date injury news.
USA Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Australia Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
USA Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Australia Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
USA Substitutes
- 1Matt Turner
- 6Auston Trusty
- 7Giovanni Reyna
- 11Brenden Aaronson
- 12Miles Robinson
- 14Sebastian Berhalter
- 15Cristian Roldan
- 18Max Arfsten
- 19Haji Wright
- 21Timothy Weah
- 22Mark McKenzie
- 23Joseph Scally
- 25Chris Brady
- 26Alex Zendejas
Australia Substitutes
- 1Mathew Ryan
- 2Milos Degenek
- 6Jason Geria
- 8Connor Metcalfe
- 10Ajdin Hrustic
- 11Awer Mabil
- 12Paul Izzo
- 14Cameron Devlin
- 15Kai Trewin
- 16Aziz Behich
- 17Nestory Irankunda
- 20Cristian Volpato
- 22Jackson Irvine
- 25Lucas Herrington
- 26Tete Yengi
Previous USA Lineups
Previous Australia Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
USA Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Mauricio Pochettino
Australia Player Stats & Squad
World Cup Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
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