USA vs Australia Prediction 6/19/2026 Group D Picks

In this article we will formulate a USA vs Australia prediction for this World Cup game on Friday, June 19th at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this World Cup matchup.

USA Betting Preview

USA comes into this match after defeating Paraguay by a score of 4-1 in their first game. USA scored three goals in the first half and added a fourth in the eighth minute of stoppage time in the lopsided win. USA recorded 16 total shots, six shots on target, and had 65% of the possession. USA got goals from Balogun (2) and Reyna, while Balogun had three shots on target and Freese didn’t make any saves in net. 

USA comes into the World Cup ranked 16th in the latest official FIFA rankings and they lost to Germany by a score of 2-1 prior to this tournament. In that loss, USA trailed 1-0 just two minutes into the match, but they went into halftime tied at one, before allowing a goal in the 57th minute for the loss. USA recorded 16 total shots, four shots on target, and had 54% of the possession. Robinson had the lone goal for USA, while Pulisic had three total shots, but none on target. USA has played in three other friendlies this year: a 3-2 win over Senegal, a 2-0 loss to Portugal, and a 5-2 loss to Belgium. 

Australia Betting Preview

Australia comes into this game after they defeated Turkey by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Australia led 1-0 in the 27th minute and they scored a second goal in the 75th minute in the win. Australia recorded nine total shots, four shots on target, and had 28% of the possession in the game. Australia got goals from Irankunda and Metcalfe, while Irankunda had two shots on target and Beach made eight saves in goal. 

Australia comes into the World Cup ranked 27th in the latest official FIFA rankings and they drew Switzerland by a score of 1-1 prior to this tournament. In that draw, Australia trailed 1-0 in the 14th minute, but they tied the game in the 56th minute for the tie. Australia recorded four total shots, two shots on target, and had just 37% of the possession. Australia has played just one other friendly this year, which was a 1-0 loss to Mexico. 

USA vs Australia Prediction 

Australia was able to get a huge win to start this tournament against Turkey, but they were severely outplayed in that match. Australia was extremely fortunate to get three points in that match, but I don’t think that will continue here. USA looked great against Paraguay in their first game and I think they are going to roll to another victory here. We saw Turkey rack up 30 total shots against Australia and I think it could be an even higher number here. Take USA -1.5 in this one.

David Racey's Pick: USA -1.5