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Turkey vs Paraguay Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 20 June 2026 |
Match Time | 04:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Santa Clara, San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1, RTE 2 |
Turkey and Paraguay meet in a crucial World Cup 2026 Group D fixture on Saturday, with both sides desperate for their first points of the tournament.
Turkey were stunned 2-0 by Australia in their opener despite firing 30 shots, and now return to the World Cup stage after a 24-year absence needing a result.
Paraguay were dismantled 4-1 by co-hosts USA in Los Angeles, conceding an own goal inside seven minutes to set the tone for a chastening evening.
These two nations have met just once before, a goalless draw in 1995, but the stakes could not be higher with elimination looming for the loser.
Turkey vs Paraguay Form
Turkey had won seven of their ten matches before the Australia defeat, including emphatic results against Bulgaria and Georgia. Despite dominating possession at 72% and completing over 90% of their passes in the opener, they were unable to convert their 30 shots into goals. Arda Guler remains their chief creative outlet on the right flank.
Paraguay had built a solid qualifying record, conceding just ten goals across the campaign, but that defensive resilience fell apart against the USA. Their sole goal of the tournament came through Mauricio in the second half, assisted by Julio Enciso. Five players picked up yellow cards in that fixture, creating card trouble heading into this clash.
Turkey vs Paraguay Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Turkey: No injuries or suspensions reported.
Paraguay: No injuries or suspensions reported. Five players navigating yellow card trouble from the group opener.
Turkey
Kenan Yildiz was only fit enough for the bench against Australia but is expected to start on the left side of the attack on Saturday. An otherwise unchanged starting line-up is anticipated.
Paraguay
Mauricio could be rewarded with a start in place of Damian Bobadilla following his goal off the bench against the USA. Antonio Sanabria should keep his place up front ahead of Alex Arce.
Turkey vs Paraguay Predicted Lineup
Turkey
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: U. Cakir; F. Kadioglu, A. Bardakci, M. Demiral, Z. Celik; I. Yuksek, H. Calhanoglu; K. Yildiz, O. Kokcu, A. Guler; K. Akturkoglu
Paraguay
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: O. Gill; J. Alonso, O. Alderete, G. Gomez, J. J. Caceres; M. Almiron, A. Cubas, Mauricio, D. Gomez; A. Sanabria, J. Enciso
Turkey vs Paraguay Key Stats & Match Facts
Turkey have won seven of their last ten international fixtures, while Paraguay have won five of their last ten.
Turkey fired 30 shots against Australia in their opening match, compared to Paraguay's nine efforts against the USA.
Paraguay committed 17 fouls and collected five yellow cards in their opener, while Turkey conceded just four fouls with one booking.
Turkey dominated possession at 72% against Australia, whereas Paraguay managed only 35% against the United States.
Turkey are expected to be on the front foot, targeting close to 15 shots and around seven corners in this fixture, underlining their attacking intent.
Turkey vs Paraguay Prediction & Best Bets
Turkey's attacking quality gives them a strong edge against a Paraguay side that shipped four goals to the USA. With a 56% win probability and a projected total of 2.53 goals, the signs point to a Turkey victory, though Paraguay's physicality and set-piece threat mean this is not without risk. The BTTS percentage sits below 45%, suggesting Paraguay will struggle to find the net.
Match Prediction: Turkey 2-0 Paraguay.
Best Bets
Turkey to win at 11/10 (AK Bets). Turkey have won seven of their last ten outings and carry a 56% win probability into Saturday's fixture. Despite the opening-day disappointment against Australia, their shot volume and creative quality should be too much for a Paraguay defence that looked fragile in the opener.
Under 2.5 Goals at 3/4 (AK Bets). The projected total sits at 2.53 and BTTS is rated at just 44%, pointing to a match where Turkey control proceedings without conceding. Turkey kept five clean sheets in their last ten, and Paraguay have managed just one goal so far in the tournament.
Turkey vs Paraguay Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder combines Junior Alonso to be shown a card, Hakan Calhanoglu over 2.5 shots, and Turkey over 6.5 corners.
Junior Alonso has been carded in each of his last three outings and faces a Turkey attack that generated 30 shots last time out. The defender looks a prime candidate for a booking.
Hakan Calhanoglu has cleared the 2.5 shots line in his last three matches. Sitting deep but shooting from range, the midfielder should have plenty of opportunities against Paraguay's midfield.
Turkey won eight corners against Australia and are projected for nearly seven per match. Over 6.5 home corners has landed in six of their last eight fixtures.
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Turkey vs Paraguay Talking Points
This fixture presents a fascinating tactical contrast. Turkey dominated their opener with possession and shots but lacked a cutting edge in front of goal, while Paraguay's defensive structure was ripped apart by the USA's pressing game. The question is whether Turkey can convert their overwhelming shot volume into goals against a Paraguay backline that conceded four, or whether the South Americans can tighten up and hit on the counter. With both sides returning to the World Cup after long absences and facing elimination with a second defeat, expect a tense, high-stakes affair at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Turkey's technical midfield, led by Hakan Calhanoglu and Arda Guler, should dictate the tempo, but Paraguay's discipline and set-piece physicality cannot be underestimated.
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The Turkey vs Paraguay World Cup 2026 match is scheduled to kick off on Saturday 20 June 2026 at 04:00 UK time.
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