Paraguay

About Betting on Paraguay

Paraguay arrive at the 2026 World Cup under manager Gustavo Julio Alfaro, tasked with navigating a Group D that includes USA, Türkiye, and Australia. The CONMEBOL representative faces a mixed recent record, with two wins offset by three defeats across their last five outings. As a mid-tier South American side, Paraguay operate in a competitive confederation but enter this tournament without the depth or individual quality of the continental heavyweights. Their group presents opportunities against Australia and potential vulnerability against USA and Türkiye, making tournament odds and match-by-match markets the primary focus for bettors assessing their prospects.

World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures

13 June 2026 , USA vs Paraguay , TBC

20 June 2026 , Türkiye vs Paraguay , TBC

26 June 2026 , Paraguay vs Australia , TBC

Betting on Paraguay at the World Cup

Paraguay's tournament odds reflect their position as a mid-tier CONMEBOL side in a competitive group. Outright winner markets will price them as a long shot, but the more profitable angles emerge in match-level betting. The 1X2 market on the Australia fixture offers the clearest opportunity to assess Paraguay's tournament momentum, whilst the USA and Türkiye contests will see them priced as underdogs in most markets. Asian handicap betting, particularly at +0.5 or +0.75, may present value in games where draw potential is high. Over/Under 2.5 goals depends heavily on Alfaro's setup: if Paraguay adopt a defensive shape against stronger opponents, the Under becomes relevant. BTTS (both teams to score) is worth monitoring in the Australia match, where Paraguay may be more adventurous. Early tournament markets often misprice mid-table sides, so bettors should assess opening group results before committing larger stakes to knockout stage progression bets.

Squad depth information is standard, meaning key injury absences or suspension will shift market pricing. Bettors should monitor official team news in the week preceding each fixture, as late withdrawals or fitness confirmations can alter odds significantly. The 1X2 market tends to be most liquid immediately after group stage confirmation, when Paraguay's realistic pathway to the knockouts becomes clearer. Draw no bet (DNB) options may offer better value than full 1X2 if Alfaro's side proves compact defensively.

Recent Form

L vs Morocco (2-1), W vs Greece (0-1), W vs Mexico (1-2), L vs USA (2-1), L vs South Korea (2-0).