Turkiye vs Paraguay Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup

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Turkiye
19/06/2026 23:00
Paraguay

Prediction :

 

Less than 2.5 goals

 
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Following similar starts to their global showpiece campaign, where both nations suffered their first defeats, Turkey and Paraguay will be hoping for improved results when they clash at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. La Albirroja are known for their defensive resilience, and this is a side that held Turkey to a goalless draw in their first meeting in 1995. This strengthens our prediction for a low-scoring affair.

Turkey did not make a great start in their first global showpiece appearance since 2002. The European nation was a favourite to claim their first three points against Australia in the opening group stage game, but defeat at the hands of Tony Popovic's men has left them on the brink of missing out on automatic qualification to the knockout stages.

Paraguay also suffered the same fate as their opponents in this clash and are out to redeem themselves with a comfortable win. Their opponents in the first round were co-hosts USA, who embarrassed them in Los Angeles, winning 4-1. Will they be able to get past this result and secure a win? Let's find out below!

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Turkiye v Paraguay Best Betting Odds

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1.98 3.25 3.9
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2.05 3.24 3.88
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Bet365
2 3.2 4
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What is the prediction for the football match between Turkiye and Paraguay?

Our prediction for the Turkiye vs Paraguay match is: less than 2.5 goals.

Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 19/06/2026 between Turkiye and Paraguay in World Cup :

  • The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 64.12% for a win of Turkiye against Paraguay with odds of 2.12 at Betsson.
  • The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Turkiye vs Paraguay is 8.41% with odds of 3.38 at 1xbet.
  • Our prediction model gives a 27.47% chance ⭐ for a win of Paraguay vs Turkiye with odds of 4.05 at 1xbet.

Turkiye vs Paraguay Form

Turkiye and Paraguay's standings in the World Cup

Teams Pts P W D L GD
3 Turkiye
0 1 0 0 1 -2
4 Paraguay
0 1 0 0 1 -3

Turkiye and Paraguay Last Matches

Turkiye
Turkiye Last matches
D W W W W L
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
0.83 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

14 Jun 2026 - World Cup

Australia
2 :  0
Turkiye

6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies

Venezuela
1 :  2
Turkiye

1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies

Turkiye
4 :  0
North Macedonia

31 Mar 2026 - World Cup

Kosovo
0 :  1
Turkiye

26 Mar 2026 - World Cup

Turkiye
1 :  0
Romania

18 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Spain
2 :  2
Turkiye
W L W W W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.67 Total goals
33% BTTS
2.33 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

1 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies

Turkiye
4 :  0
North Macedonia

26 Mar 2026 - World Cup

Turkiye
1 :  0
Romania

15 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Turkiye
2 :  0
Bulgaria

14 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Turkiye
4 :  1
Georgia

7 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Turkiye
0 :  6
Spain

20 Mar 2025 - UEFA Nations League

Turkiye
3 :  1
Hungary
W W D W W L
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.67 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.33 Goals scored
1.33 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

14 Jun 2026 - World Cup

Australia
2 :  0
Turkiye

6 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies

Venezuela
1 :  2
Turkiye

31 Mar 2026 - World Cup

Kosovo
0 :  1
Turkiye

18 Nov 2025 - World Cup

Spain
2 :  2
Turkiye

11 Oct 2025 - World Cup

Bulgaria
1 :  6
Turkiye

4 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Georgia
2 :  3
Turkiye
Paraguay
Paraguay Last matches
L W W L W L
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.17 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

12 Jun 2026 - World Cup

USA
4 :  1
Paraguay

5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies

Paraguay
4 :  0
Nicaragua

31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Morocco
2 :  1
Paraguay

27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Greece
0 :  1
Paraguay

18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

Mexico
1 :  2
Paraguay

15 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

USA
2 :  1
Paraguay
W W W W D W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
0.33 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

5 Jun 2026 - International Friendlies

Paraguay
4 :  0
Nicaragua

4 Sept 2025 - World Cup

Paraguay
0 :  0
Ecuador

5 Jun 2025 - World Cup

Paraguay
2 :  0
Uruguay

20 Mar 2025 - World Cup

Paraguay
1 :  0
Chile

14 Nov 2024 - World Cup

Paraguay
2 :  1
Argentina

15 Oct 2024 - World Cup

Paraguay
2 :  1
Venezuela
L L W W L L
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.83 Total goals
67% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1.83 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

12 Jun 2026 - World Cup

USA
4 :  1
Paraguay

31 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Morocco
2 :  1
Paraguay

27 Mar 2026 - International Friendlies

Greece
0 :  1
Paraguay

18 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

Mexico
1 :  2
Paraguay

15 Nov 2025 - International Friendlies

USA
2 :  1
Paraguay

14 Oct 2025 - International Friendlies

Korea Republic
2 :  0
Paraguay

Turkiye - Paraguay: Form Analysis

Head coach Vincenzo Montella would have hoped for a more convincing performance from his side in their opening match in the global showpiece against Australia, where they suffered a disheartening 2-0 defeat. 

The Crescent-Stars dominated the match from start to finish and even controled 72% of ball possession. However, with 30 attempts at goal it was evident that they lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

That outcome brought an end to their eight-match unbeaten run, including a run of four consecutive wins.

Turkey and Paraguay are meeting for the first time since June 1995.

Paraguay's first appearance on the grandest stage in world football after a 16-year absence didn't go according to the way they wished. The expectation was to at least avoid defeat or record their first win, which would've put them in the driving seat of securing automatic qualification to the knockout stages.

La Albirroja's opening match in Group D was against the USA. They were outplayed in all aspects of the game and had to pay the ultimate price, which came in the form of a 4-1 defeat. This marked their fourth straight loss against this opponent. 

Before this outcome, they had won three of their last four matches. Heading into this clash, the objective couldn't be clearer: bounce back and restore confidence after a dismal start.

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Turkiye vs Paraguay last Lineups

Turkiye

Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1

23
U. Cakir
2
Z. Celik
3
M. Demiral
14
A. Bardakci
20
F. Kadioglu
10
H. Calhanoglu
16
I. Yuksek
8
A. Guler
6
O. Kokcu
21
B. Yilmaz
7
K. Akturkoglu
19
J. Enciso
9
A. Sanabria
10
M. Almiron
16
D. Bobadilla
14
A. Cubas
8
D. Gomez
6
J. Alonso
3
O. Alderete
15
G. Gomez
4
J. Caceres
12
O. Gill

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

Paraguay

Substitutes

Turkiye
Turkiye
Goalkeeper

M. Gunok

A. Bayindir

Defender

C. Soyuncu

S. Akaydin

M. Muldur

O. Kabak

E. Elmali

Midfielder

K. Ayhan

S. Ozcan

Forward

D. Gul

I. Kahveci

Y. Akgun

O. Aydin

K. Yildiz

C. Uzun

Paraguay
Paraguay
Goalkeeper

R. Fernandez

G. Olveira

Defender

A. Maidana

F. Balbuena

G. Velazquez

J. Canale

Midfielder

G. Caballero

R. Sosa

B. Ojeda

M. Galarza

Mauricio

Forward

A. Arce

A. Romero Gamarra

G. Avalos

I. Pitta

Turkiye & Paraguay Squad Analysis

Turkey were unlucky not to have won that match, let alone scored, as they were the more convincing side compared to Australia. It's unlikely that head coach Vincenzo Montella will make any changes to that starting XI, with a familiar line-up expected once again. 

The Real Madrid star Ardar Guler was hungry for a goal in that match as he tested opposing goalkeeper Patrick Beach, who made crucial saves. The 21-year-old recorded eight total shots and three found the target.

Hakan Calhanoglu can't be left out as the Inter Milan midfielder made four key passes and had an 89% accurate pass rate and made 73% accurate passes in the final third. He is expected to retain his place alongside Ismail Yuksek in defensive midfield roles.

Julio Enciso is expected to play another full 90 minutes after providing an assist which Mauricio's slotted in. 

Head coach Gustavo Alfaro has a lot of thinking to do regarding his starting XI after his side, Paraguay, was thrashed 4-1 by the USA in the Group D opener.

Mauricio came off the bench, replacing Damian Bobadilla, to score a consolation goal, which will be one of the few takeaways from an otherwise disappointing performance. He might start this one off the bench this time around.

Anchoring the front line will be Paraguay's star player, Julio Enciso, who provided the assist in the disheartening defeat, while Antonio Sanabria is expected to provide the support.

Turkiye - Paraguay Key Points

  1. Turkey have seen three of their last five matches end with under 2.5 goals.
  2. Six of Paraguay's last 12 away matches across all competitions have produced under 2.5 goals.
  3. Turkey have scored more than one goal in just two of their last five matches across all competitions.
  4. The previous meeting between these two sides ended in a goalless draw.
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Our Turkiye vs Paraguay Prediction

Turkey are once again favorites to secure their first win in this competition after a setback in the opening match. It's possible they could take all three points here, but given their last performance last time out with Australia were signs of struggles in the final third, leaving questions over their ability to convert chances into goals.

Paraguay, meanwhile, was not clinical enough in the final third, where they registered just one shot on target. That's a bit of a concern as this could see them drop yet another valuable point in a tightly contested affair. Our Turkey vs Paraguay prediction: less than 2.5 goals.

Prediction :

 

Less than 2.5 goals

 
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Turkiye vs Paraguay Alternative Predictions

BTTS - No

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Both Turkey and Paraguay had troubles in the final third but at least the latter managed to score with the only shot on target. It's difficult seeing both sides getting on the scoresheet in this one and considering their last meeting ended in a goalless draw goes to show that BTTS - No has strong value given the recent trends.
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