Turkey vs Paraguay Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Odds for Friday, June 19th
Both Turkey and Paraguay will be desperate to kickstart their World Cup campaigns when they clash in a crucial Group B encounter. Can Turkey bounce back after an embarrassing defeat to Australia to start their group stage? Let's take a look at this Turkey vs. Paraguay prediction and best bet for Friday, June 19th.
OC Staff - June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadTurkey vs. Paraguay Prediction: Can Turkey Bounce Back After Opening Loss to Australia, Compete in Group D?
Both Turkiye and Paraguay will be desperate to kickstart their World Cup campaigns when they clash in a crucial Group B encounter on Friday, June 19th at 11 PM ET. With no specific venue listed in the pre-match data, the focus remains entirely on the pitch, where the third-placed hosts and bottom-of-the-table visitors both need a victory to keep their knockout stage dreams alive after disappointing opening-day defeats.
Turkey vs. Paraguay Recent Results
The hosts enter this fixture on the back of a frustrating 2-0 defeat against Australia. Prior to this tournament, their form had been highly respectable, securing victories over Venezuela (2-1), North Macedonia (4-0), and Kosovo (1-0), alongside a 1-0 defeat to Romania and a 2-2 draw with Spain.
Meanwhile, the visitors are reeling from a bruising 4-1 loss against the tournament co-hosts, the USA. The South Americans have struggled for consistency over their last six games, which include wins against Nicaragua (4-0), Greece (1-0), and Mexico (2-1), but also defeats to Morocco (2-1) and another loss to the USA (2-1).
Turkey vs. Paraguay Head to Head
There are no recent head-to-head encounters recorded between these two teams in the tournament history. This lack of prior meetings adds an extra layer of intrigue as both tactical setups prepare to face each other for the first time on this grand stage.
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Turkey vs. Paraguay Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Friday, June 19th, 2026
- Time: 11:00 PM ET
- Where: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- How to Watch: FS1, Telemundo, FOX One
Turkey vs Paraguay Probable Lineups
Turkiye (4-2-3-1): Çakir; Kadioglu, Bardakci, Demiral, Çelik; Yüksek, Çalhanoglu; Yildiz, Kökçü, Güler; Aktürkoglu
Paraguay (4-4-2): Gill; Alonso, Alderete, Gómez, Cáceres; Almirón, Cubas, Mauricio, Gómez; Sanabria, Enciso
Turkey vs Paraguay Team News
For the hosts, forward Kenan Yildiz was only fit enough to make the bench in their opener but is expected to start on the left wing here. Manager Vincenzo Montella is likely to keep the rest of his starting lineup unchanged.
The visitors have selection dilemmas, with five players navigating yellow card tightropes. Manager Gustavo Alfaro could hand Mauricio a start in midfield ahead of Damian Bobadilla, while Antonio Sanabria is expected to lead the line ahead of Alex Arce.
Prediction: Turkey 2-0 Paraguay
Despite their opening defeat, the hosts showed immense attacking intent, registering an astonishing 30 shots. Their statistical profile is highly dominant, boasting an average of 71.61% possession and a superb 90.2% pass accuracy. By contrast, the South Americans struggled to impose themselves, averaging just 34.67% possession and managing only nine shots per game. Expect the European side's superior technical quality and midfield control to break down a vulnerable defence, leading to a comfortable victory.
Best Bet: Turkey to Win to Nil (+220) Check out the best odds on BetMGM Sportsbook
Given the hosts' ability to dominate the ball and the visitors' struggles to generate high-volume chances—averaging just nine shots per game—a clean sheet victory for the Crescent-Stars looks highly probable. Backing them to win without conceding offers excellent value.
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