USA vs Australia Predictions - USA to edge Australia in Group D clash

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USA started World Cup in strong home form and already beat Australia last year.
Australia have been inconsistent away from home.
USA predicted to beat Australia 2-1 with both teams to score (BTTS).

USA defeated Australia last year (Getty Images)

The USA recorded an emphatic victory in their opening FIFA World Cup match, and they recently defeated Australia last year. Australia also won their opening Group D game, although they have struggled to win consistently away from home. The USA are predicted to win with BTTS.

USA have won 2 of their last 5 home fixtures.
USA have scored 10 goals in 5 home matches.
USA beat Australia in 2025.
Australia have lost 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Australia have scored 3 goals in 5 away games.
Australia have conceded 6 goals in 5 away matches.

Head to Head

The USA have the advantage over Australia, with two victories to none.

The United States defeated Australia 2-1 at home in 2025.

USA Form

The United States produced a dominant performance against Paraguay in their opening FIFA World Cup Group D match last weekend, winning 4-1 after leading 3-0 at half-time.

The Stars and Stripes had 63% possession and 17 shots in the match, with six attempts on target.

Before that result, the USA played two World Cup tune-up matches at the end of May and the start of June. They defeated Senegal 3-2 before losing 2-1 to Germany.

USMNT did not have much joy in back-to-back friendlies in March, losing 5-2 to Belgium and 2-0 to Portugal.

The USA have won two of their last five matches, with three defeats. They scored 10 goals and conceded 12.

USMNT have registered two victories in their last five home fixtures, with three defeats. They scored ten goals and conceded 12.

The USA produced a strong start to their World Cup campaign and have been consistently scoring goals at home, including a 2-1 win over Australia in 2025, giving them the advantage in securing all the points on offer.

Australia Form

Australia soaked up pressure and applied counterattack football against Turkiye in their opening Group A match last weekend to secure a 2-0 victory.

The Socceroos had 37% possession and eight shots in the game, with four attempts on target.

Before that, Australia lost 1-0 to Mexico and drew 1-1 with Switzerland in two World Cup warm-up matches between the end of May and the start of June.

In March, Australia had success in two FIFA Series matches, winning 1-0 against Cameroon and 5-1 against Curacao at home.

The Socceroos have won three of their last five fixtures, with one defeat and one draw. They scored nine goals and conceded three.

Australia have lost three of their last five away games, with one victory and one draw. They scored three goals and conceded six.

Australia will be pleased to have picked up three points in their opening fixture, but they will need to improve on their away form, having been prone to inconsistent performances on the road.

Team News

USA

Folarin Balogun scored a brace against Paraguay last weekend.

Gio Reyna was on the scoresheet late in the match.

Christian Pulisic remains a doubtful starter after sustaining a calf injury against Paraguay.

Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner

Defenders: Max Arfsten, Sergino Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty

Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, Cristian Roldan, Malik Tillman

Forwards: Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Haji Wright, Alejandro Zendejas

Australia

Nestory Irankunda scored the opening goal against Turkiye.

Connor Metcalfe was on target in the second half.

Goalkeepers: Maty Ryan, Paul Izzo, Patrick Beach

Defenders: Aziz Behich, Jordan Bos, Cameron Burgess, Alessandro Circati, Milos Degenek, Jason Geria, Lucas Herrington, Jacob Italiano, Harry Souttar, Kai Trewin

Midfielders: Cameron Devlin, Ajdin Hrustic, Jackson Irvine, Connor Metcalfe, Aiden O'Neill, Paul Okon-Engstler

Forwards: Nestory Irankunda, Mathew Leckie, Awer Mabil, Mohamed Toure, Nishan Velupillay, Cristian Volpato, Tete Yengi

Verdict

USA v Australia

The USA were in excellent form in their previous fixture and are tipped to register a BTTS victory over Australia in their FIFA World Cup Group D match, with a 2-1 score at the final whistle.

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