{"id":1462732,"date":"2026-06-26T02:07:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T01:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1462732"},"modified":"2026-06-26T02:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T01:07:20","slug":"paraguay-vs-australia-bet-builder-26-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup\/paraguay-vs-australia-bet-builder-26-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Paraguay vs Australia Bet Builder: 56\/1 tip featuring Nestory Irankunda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Group D takes centre stage in the early hours of Friday morning (3am UK time), featuring the intriguing clash between top-two hopefuls <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/paraguay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paraguay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia<\/a>, with the winner progressing through to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/world-cup-2026-outright-odds-20-06\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2026 World Cup<\/a> knockout stages.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The countries are locked on three points, but with the United States already securing top spot, there&#8217;s only one more automatic space up for grabs in Group D. If the Socceroos avoid defeat they will claim it, while a Paraguay win will see them leapfrog their opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With kick-off rapidly approaching, there&#8217;s still time to back our Paraguay vs Australia bet builder, which comes in at a huge 56\/1 with Betfair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on as we break down each selection and explain why it stands out ahead of this important showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-paraguay-vs-australia-bet-builder-tip\">Paraguay vs Australia Bet Builder Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"vcsw-sports-widgets block vcsw-bet-builder-tip\" id=\"bet-builder-tip-b5f364d6-5fe1-4c79-abcf-3b5bc9faa176\"><script type=\"application\/json\">{\"block_id\":\"bet-builder-tip-b5f364d6-5fe1-4c79-abcf-3b5bc9faa176\",\"season\":\"2026\",\"competition_id\":\"667aabbb773e0180d8f74d65\",\"event_id\":\"6908004f060124ea20d704b5\",\"event_name\":\"Paraguay v Australia\",\"event_datetime\":\"2026-06-26T02:00:00+00:00\",\"title\":\"Paraguay vs Australia Bet Builder \",\"selections\":[{\"id\":\"sel-mqs5mx2b-79hr98\",\"market_name\":\"Match Result\",\"outcome_name\":\"Draw\",\"bookmakers\":{\"paddypower\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"927.384303071\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"58805\"},\"skybet\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"930.366602108\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"58805\"},\"betfair\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"924.520141269\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"58805\"}},\"reasoning_html\":\"\"},{\"id\":\"sel-mqs5n102-cr1wux\",\"market_name\":\"Over \\\/ Under 2.5 Goals\",\"outcome_name\":\"Under 2.5\",\"bookmakers\":{\"betfair\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"924.520349678\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"47972\"},\"paddypower\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"927.384506549\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"47972\"},\"skybet\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"930.366794560\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"47972\"}},\"reasoning_html\":\"\"},{\"id\":\"sel-mqs5n5nq-mrn8ot\",\"market_name\":\"Anytime Goalscorer\",\"outcome_name\":\"Nestory Irankunda\",\"bookmakers\":{\"betfair\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"924.524849987\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"41778770\"},\"skybet\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"930.370948149\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"41778770\"},\"paddypower\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"927.388862207\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"41778770\"}},\"reasoning_html\":\"\"},{\"id\":\"sel-mqs5naat-nhbmsn\",\"market_name\":\"Player Shots On Target\",\"outcome_name\":\"Julio Enciso 2+\",\"bookmakers\":{\"betfair\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"924.525271841\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"37028800\"},\"skybet\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"930.371335646\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"37028800\"},\"paddypower\":{\"market_feed_id\":\"927.389271747\",\"selection_feed_id\":\"37028800\"}},\"reasoning_html\":\"\"}],\"bookmaker\":\"betfair\",\"odds_format\":\"fractional\",\"widget_type\":\"bet-builder-tip\",\"sports_type\":\"football\",\"currency\":\"\\u00a3\",\"stake\":10,\"special_link\":\"\",\"view\":\"\"}<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-draw\">Draw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia currently hold second place in Group D. They possess a superior goal difference over Paraguay. A draw guarantees the Socceroos a place in the knockout stages. Paraguay must win to advance. The South American side relies heavily on defensive organisation. Australia will manage the game cautiously to preserve their advantage. They will not over-commit players forward. Paraguay struggle to break down disciplined defences. Expect a tense, tactical battle where Australia successfully secure the point they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-under-2-5-goals\">Under 2.5 Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decisive Group D clash promises a cagey affair. Paraguay built their qualifying campaign on defensive solidity. Five of their last six competitive matches featured under 2.5 goals. They kept a clean sheet against Turkey. Australia kept a clean sheet in their opening win. Neither side boasts prolific goalscoring records at this level. The high stakes will force both teams to prioritise defensive structure. Australia will sit deep and absorb pressure. A low-scoring encounter looks highly probable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nestory-irankunda-anytime-scorer\">Nestory Irankunda anytime scorer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestory Irankunda represents Australia&#8217;s most potent attacking weapon. The 20-year-old winger scored their opening goal against Turkey. He became the youngest Australian to score at a World Cup. His blistering pace terrifies opposing defenders. He thrives in transition and counter-attacking situations. Paraguay must push forward to chase a victory. This necessity will leave vast spaces behind their defensive line. Irankunda will exploit these gaps ruthlessly. He carries immense confidence and poses a constant goalscoring threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-julio-enciso-2-shots-on-target\">Julio Enciso 2+ shots on target<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Julio Enciso carries the creative burden for Paraguay. He registered eight shots on target in his last eight Ligue 1 matches and dominated against Turkey, completing seven take-ons and creating four chances. He operates with complete freedom in the final third and frequently shoots from distance to test the goalkeeper. Australia will defend deeply and concede possession. This approach allows Enciso ample time and space to unleash strikes. 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class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Group D takes centre stage in the early hours of Friday morning (3am UK time), featuring the intriguing clash between top-two hopefuls Paraguay and Australia, with the winner progressing through to the 2026 World Cup knockout stages. 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