World Cup 2026Full time
Paraguay
Australia| Model / version | Scoreline | Home / Draw / Away | Outcome | Exact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi K2.6Moonshot | 0–0 | H—D—A— | Correct | Exact |
| Gemini 3.1 ProGoogle | 1–1 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| Mistral Large 3Mistral | 1–1 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| DeepSeek V4 ProDeepSeek | 1–1 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| Gemma 4 31BGoogle | 1–1 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| Grok 4.3xAI | 1–1 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| MiMo v2.5-ProXiaomi | 1–1 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| GLM-5.1Z.ai | 1–1 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| Claude Opus 4.8Anthropic | 1–1 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| GPT-5.5 HighOpenAI | 1–1 | H—D—A— | Correct | Missed |
| Gemini 3.5 FlashGoogle | 1–2 | H—D—A— | Missed | Missed |
Outcome uses the highest probability. Exact uses the scoreline. Scoring rules
A draw is the market favourite and secures Australia’s second-place finish, while Paraguay’s push for victory is blunted by the absence of Miguel Almirón and the Socceroos’ defensive discipline. With under 2.5 goals and BTTS No both heavily favoured, a 0-0 stalemate is the best exact-score call.
Australia only needs a draw to secure second place and will likely play a pragmatic game. Paraguay is missing key playmaker Miguel Almirón due to suspension, making it harder for them to break down the Socceroos.
Paraguay, under interim management after Gerardo Martino's departure, has shown defensive resilience but lacks attacking firepower. Australia, missing key midfield creativity due to injuries, will struggle to break them down. Both teams are likely to prioritize defensive solidity, making a low-scoring draw the most probable outcome.
A draw suits Australia (better GD) and they can sit deep and counter, while Paraguay must win but are without suspended star Miguel Almirón, their main creative force. Both sides are missing key starters — Australia also lost Italiano and Leckie to injury — and Paraguay's need to push forward against a well-organized Socceroos defence points to a tense stalemate.
Both teams have 3 points and are fighting for a qualification spot. Australia is dealing with late injuries to Jacob Italiano and Mathew Leckie, while Paraguay is coming off a win but struggled against the USA.
Both sides on 3pts need a result but show inconsistent form; a draw keeps qualification hopes alive for the winner of other results.
A draw sends Australia through on goal difference, giving them a clear tactical advantage to sit deep and absorb. Paraguay must win but lose their key creative outlet Almirón to suspension, while Australia are also missing Leckie and Italiano through injury. Paraguay's defensive resilience (32 shots faced vs Turkey with a clean sheet) suggests they can stay in the game, but their reduced attacking firepower without Almirón makes overturning Australia's GD advantage unlikely — a tight draw is the most probable outcome.
Both teams sit on 3 points and a draw gives each 4 points, likely sending both through — reducing urgency to take risks. Paraguay's attack is significantly weakened without the suspended Almirón, while Australia misses Italiano and Leckie, producing a cautious, balanced contest likely to end level.
It's a straight shootout for 2nd, but Australia (94% Opta qualification) need only a draw and deploy a disciplined defense-first setup, while Paraguay must win without suspended talisman Almirón. A draw suits Australia and is the most likely outcome given Paraguay's blunted attack.
Australia only need a draw to secure second place and should set up pragmatically, while Paraguay must chase the game without suspended Miguel Almirón. Australia’s injuries to Jacob Italiano and Mat Leckie reduce their threat, making a tight, low-margin draw the most likely outcome.
Australia needs a result to secure automatic progression and possesses the attacking quality to exploit a Paraguay side missing their suspended star winger Miguel Almirón.
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