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Football · Match 28 · Group D18:00 ET

USA vs AustraliaUSA vs AUS Match 28 prediction, projected score & key players

USA

Projected

1:0

HT 0-0

Australia

USA 46%Draw 27%27% AUS
Kick-off
18:00 ET
3:30 am IST (26 Jun)
Venue
Lumen Field, Seattle
Model lean
USA · 46%
Jun 202625Thu

USA vs Australia (Match 28, Group D) at Lumen Field on 25 Jun 2026: our model leans USA at 46% and projects 1-0 after 90 minutes.

Team details

Team details for USA vs Australia

USA are stronger in both attack (78/100) and defence (74/100), so the question is whether Australia can disrupt their rhythm.

USA

Expected shape 4-3-3

Attack78
Midfield77
Defence74
Strength
Chance quality and finishing
Vulnerability
Space behind the back line

USA are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 shape, with athletic runners, a pressing front line and full-backs who push high. Their best unit in this match is the attack.

Familiar surroundings help their planning. The key question is how they handle Australia's a compact, organised back line, while protecting against space behind the back line.

Australia

Expected shape 4-4-2

Attack68
Midfield70
Defence72
Strength
A compact, organised back line
Vulnerability
Turning possession into clear chances

Australia are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 shape, with a physical, well-organised group that defends in a low block and attacks set pieces. Their best unit in this match is the defence.

The key question is how they handle USA's chance quality and finishing, while protecting against turning possession into clear chances.

Ratings are editorial estimates on a 0 to 100 scale and formations are expected shapes, not confirmed line-ups.

Prediction board

USA vs Australia prediction

Full-time result, goals and handicap lines from our indicative model. Reference figures, not live prices.

USA win

46%

Model lean

Draw

27%

AUS win

27%

Both teams to score

54%

A clean sheet is a real possibility.

Over 2.5 goals

49%

Combined expected goals: 2.7.

Asian handicap

USA -0.5

USA carry the handicap on an expected goal gap of 0.4.

First-goal window

10–43'

Busiest goal spell: 31–45'. Chance of 0-0: 7%.

At a glance

AI match overview

AI overview

USA get the modest nod at 46%, with Australia at 27% and the draw at 27%. It is a lean, not a lock.

Lean: USAProjected score: 1-0HT/FT: USA / USAHome side: USA

Lumen Field hosts USA against Australia in Match 28, Group D, number 28 of 36 in this part of the schedule. It is listed for Thursday 25 June 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 ET, which is 3:30 am IST (26 Jun) in India. USA are playing in their own country, which our model counts as a small edge.

USA are stronger in both attack (78/100) and defence (74/100), so the question is whether Australia can disrupt their rhythm. Two names that could tilt it are Christian Pulisic for USA and Ajdin Hrustic for Australia.

Lumen Field is a loud, open-air ground with a cooler, damper climate and a crowd that funnels noise onto the pitch. Our model projects 1-0 at full time on expected goals of 1.5 for USA and 1.1 for Australia, with the first goal typically arriving between minutes 10–43.

Win probability

Who will win today's match?

USA 46%, draw 27%, Australia 27% over 90 minutes. That is a modest gap rather than a lock.

Model lean

USA

46% to win · 19-point gap

USA 46%Draw 27%27% AUS

The split comes from attack, midfield and defence ratings for both teams, adjusted for Lumen Field and USA's home edge. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.

USA's strongest unit is chance quality and finishing, and Australia's weakest point is turning possession into clear chances. That is the pairing to watch as the game settles.

Confirmed line-ups are usually published about an hour before kick-off, so check the split again once the teams are named.

USAAustralia
  • 53AttackChance creation and finishing47
  • 52Midfield controlTerritory, tempo and duels48
  • 51DefenceShape, aerial strength and keeping shots out49
  • 55Form & momentumOverall rating with a match-day adjustment45
  • 60Host advantageUSA play in their own country40

Impact names

Key players to watch

Six names our model expects to shape USA vs Australia, with an impact score and a chance to score at any time.

USA

  • USA

    Winger

    Christian Pulisic

    Cuts inside to shoot

    Impact85%

    Anytime scorer26%

  • USA

    Midfielder

    Weston McKennie

    Sets the tempo

    Impact84%

    Anytime scorer12%

  • USA

    Centre-back

    Tim Ream

    Aerial threat at set pieces

    Impact78%

    Anytime scorer7%

Australia

  • Australia

    Attacking Midfielder

    Ajdin Hrustic

    Set-piece and final-pass threat

    Impact86%

    Anytime scorer18%

  • Australia

    Striker

    Jamie Maclaren

    Target for crosses and cut-backs

    Impact83%

    Anytime scorer32%

  • Australia

    Centre-back

    Harry Souttar

    Sweeps up behind the press

    Impact82%

    Anytime scorer5%

These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed line-up. Check the official team announcement about an hour before kick-off.

Scoreboard model

Projected score, HT/FT & goal markets

Projected score, half-time position and the goal markets for USA vs Australia, built from expected goals of 1.5 for USA and 1.1 for Australia.

Projected scoreboard

Full time

1-0

Half time

0-0

Likeliest scorelines

  • 1-113%
  • 1-010%
  • 2-19%

Half-time result: USA 34%, draw 43%, Australia 23%.

Projected match stats for USA and Australia
Team statUSAAustralia
Expected goals1.51.1
Possession56%44%
Shots10–127–9
Shots on target4–53–4
Clean sheet22%32%

HT/FT market

Half-time result first, full-time result second.

  • USA / USA27%
  • Draw / Draw17%
  • Draw / USA16%
  • AUS / AUS15%
  • Draw / AUS10%
  • USA / Draw5%
  • AUS / Draw5%
  • AUS / USA3%
  • USA / AUS2%

Goal markets

Total expected goals: 2.7.

  • Both teams to score54%
  • Over 1.5 goals75%
  • Over 2.5 goals49%
  • Over 3.5 goals27%
  • USA clean sheet22%
  • AUS clean sheet32%
Goal timingChance of at least one goal in each 15-minute window. The opener typically lands between minutes 10–43, and the chance of no goal at all is 7%.
  • 34%
  • 30%
  • 40%
  • 35%
  • 39%
  • 37%
  • 1–15'
  • 16–30'
  • 31–45'
  • 46–60'
  • 61–75'
  • 76–90'

Probabilities come from a Poisson goals model with a small adjustment for low scores. They are indicative reference figures, not live prices, and one red card or early goal can move every line.

Popular football markets for this match

What each market means, with the reference figure from our model. These are not live prices.

  • Match result (1X2)

    A straight pick on a home win, a draw or an away win after 90 minutes.

    Model split: USA 46%, draw 27%, Australia 27%.

    How this market works
  • Both teams to score

    Yes if each side scores at least once, whatever the final result.

    Model: Yes 54%, No 46%. Clean sheet: USA 22%, Australia 32%.

    How this market works
  • Over / Under 2.5 goals

    A line on total goals. Over needs three or more, Under needs two or fewer.

    Model: Over 2.5 49%, Under 2.5 51%. Over 1.5 75%, Over 3.5 27%.

    How this market works
  • Half-time / full-time

    Backs the result at half time and at full time together, so there are nine outcomes.

    Likeliest: USA / USA 27%, then Draw / Draw 17%.

    How this market works
  • Asian handicap

    Gives one side a head start or a deficit in goals, which removes the draw from many lines.

    Model line: USA -0.5.

    How this market works
  • Anytime goalscorer

    A player scores at any point in normal time. Own goals do not count in most books.

    Jamie Maclaren leads our list at 32%, then Christian Pulisic (26%) and Ajdin Hrustic (18%).

    How this market works

The case for this match

Why bet USA vs Australia?

  • Australia keep it interesting

    USA are ahead at 46%, but Australia have enough in their a compact, organised back line to make the market move quickly.

  • Match 28 in the FIFA World Cup 2026

    Group games shape the table, so points and goal difference matter as well as the result.

  • First goal around minutes 10–43

    The model expects the opener between minutes 10–43, and the busiest spell for goals is 31–45. Live markets often move fastest around those moments.

  • Depth of markets

    A World Cup fixture like this normally carries 1X2, both teams to score, over/under, HT/FT, handicap and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.

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Match ticket

Match details

About this fixture: USA vs Australia at Lumen Field.

Tournament
FIFA World Cup 2026
Stage
Match 28, Group D
Fixture
USA vs Australia
Date
Thursday 25 June 2026
Kick-off
18:00 ET
In India
3:30 am IST (26 Jun)
Venue
Lumen Field, Seattle
Format
90 minutes
Projected score
1-0 (half-time 0-0)
Home side
USA
Referee
To be announced

Venue & conditions

Seattle

Lumen Field in Seattle is a loud, open-air ground with a cooler, damper climate and a crowd that funnels noise onto the pitch.

Conditions are controlled or cool, so the pace of the game should hold up for the full 90 minutes.

USA know the setting best, which our model reflects with a small lift in their expected goals.

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Answers

Questions about USA vs Australia

  1. Our model leans USA at 46% against Australia at 27%, with the draw at 27%. It is a modest lean based on team ratings and conditions at Lumen Field, and it is not a guarantee.

  2. The model projects 1-0 at full time and 0-0 at half time. The next likeliest scorelines are 1-0 (10%) and 2-1 (9%).

  3. The likeliest half-time/full-time combination is USA / USA at 27%. Both teams to score is 54%, Over 2.5 goals is 49% and combined expected goals are 2.7.

  4. Our watchlist has Christian Pulisic (USA, winger), Weston McKennie (USA, midfielder), Tim Ream (USA, centre-back), Ajdin Hrustic (Australia, attacking midfielder), Jamie Maclaren (Australia, striker), Harry Souttar (Australia, centre-back). These are reference names, not confirmed line-ups. Starting XIs are announced about an hour before kick-off.

  5. It is listed for Thursday 25 June 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 ET, which is 3:30 am IST (26 Jun) in India, at Lumen Field, Seattle.

  6. USA are modelled in a 4-3-3 and Australia in a 4-4-2. Formations are editorial estimates and can change with team news.

  7. The model expects the first goal between minutes 10–43, with 31–45 the busiest 15-minute spell for goals. The chance of a 0-0 draw is 7%.

  8. USA are playing in their own country, which our model counts as a small lift in expected goals.

  9. The 2026 World Cup has 48 teams in 12 groups of four. The top two in each group and the eight best third-placed teams reach the round of 32.

  10. No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.

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