The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here! Before you enjoy the action, let’s dive into the top World Cup expert picks for today’s matches. We’ll dish out a few World Cup predictions for Friday, June 19th. Check out these World Cup best bets for some of the top players and games on the schedule. Plus, we’ll examine some of the key World Cup odds to keep an eye on. 

Best FIFA World Cup Picks Today 6/19

Brazil vs. Haiti – Parlay: Brazil Over 2.5 Goals & To Score in Both Halves (-140 on DraftKings Sportsbook)

Today’s World Cup expert picks feature Brazil’s match against Haiti in Group C. The Brazilians are coming off a draw against Morocco in their first match. They’re now heavily favored over Haiti and should win this comfortably. Let’s count on that happening by backing Brazil to score in both halves and total 3+ goals in the game.

Brazil should be motivated and prepared to put on a show today. A draw in the first match wasn’t an ideal start to the tournament, but it also came against a strong Morocco squad. The competition gets much easier, as Haiti is 85th in the FIFA world rankings. 

Haiti lost to Scotland, 1-0, in its opening match. The damage should be much worse against Brazil’s potent attack that’s hungry for goals after only scoring once last week. In the draw vs. Morocco, the Brazilians generated 12 shots overall, 9 inside the box, and 5 shots on goal. The issue was finishing those chances to result in goals. 

We easily could’ve seen more goals from Brazil in that opener. Count on the attack being locked in to finish those chances this time around. Scoring early will be paramount, but a couple of second-half goals are likely coming once Haiti’s defense breaks down. 

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Top World Cup Player Props Today

Arda Guler (Turkey) – 3+ Shots (-140 on DraftKings Sportsbook)

Let’s keep the World Cup best bets going with a player prop. Our World Cup expert picks feature Turkey’s Arda Guler to have 3+ shots against Paraguay. The 21-year-old midfielder is one of the key attackers for his squad, and the shot opportunities should be there today.

Guler had a team-high 8 shots in last week’s opener against Australia. His creativity, playmaking, and willingness to shoot were on full display. Guler looks determined to score, and a goal could be coming today. 

The game flow against Paraguay should lead to an uptick in shot attempts again. Turkey is the slight favorite in what could turn into a back-and-forth contest. Both sides must avoid a loss to have any hopes of advancing past the group stage. As one of the top creators for Turkey’s offense, Guler can be a difference-maker. 

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Best Underdog Picks For Today’s Matches

Weston McKennie (USA) – Higher Than 43.5 Passes Attempted 

Our World Cup expert picks also feature a selection on Underdog Fantasy. Let’s roll with USA midfielder Weston McKennie to go higher than 43.5 passes against Australia today. McKennie is one of the catalysts in the United States’ attack, and he’s usually plenty involved. However, he may have an even larger role in today’s match. 

Christian Pulisic is a question mark to play while dealing with a calf injury. If he’s out or a bit limited, then McKennie should take on more responsibilities in the attacking midfield spot. Even if Pulisic plays, McKennie had 51 passes in the last game against Paraguay, and he’s still an integral part of the USA flow. 

The Americans should control possession and keep the ball in the attacking zone for most of this match. Australia will likely sit deep in defense and try to deny any goal-scoring opportunities. That means McKennie should see the ball plenty in the midfield as the United States methodically probes for a goal or two. 

 

 

 

Most Likely Goal Scorers Today

Now that we’ve broken down the top World Cup expert picks, let’s focus on which players are most likely to score goals. Below is a list of the top anytime goalscorer World Cup odds for today’s matches. The odds are via DraftKings Sportsbook: 

  • USA vs. Australia
    • Folarin Balogun +150
    • Ricardo Pepi +165
    • Christian Pulisic +175
    • Haji Wright +185
  • Scotland vs. Morocco 
    • Ismael Saibari +190
    • Ayoub El Kaabi +210
    • Soufiane Rahimi +235
    • Brahim Diaz +235
  • Brazil vs. Haiti 
    • Vinicius Junior -115
    • Thiago -115
    • Neymar -105
    • Raphinha +105
  • Turkey vs. Paraguay 
    • Karem Akturkoglu +235
    • Deniz Gul +250
    • Arda Guler +285
    • Kenan Yildiz +300

World Cup Betting Trends To Know 

Before you lock in those World Cup expert picks, let’s talk betting trends. The World Cup odds and recent history can tell us a lot about how a match may go. Keeping up with the trends can help us cash in on World Cup predictions as the tournament progresses. 

Thursday saw a mixed bag of totals. Canada scored 6 goals on its own to send that game over. Plus, Switzerland scored 4 times in a win over Bosnia. Meanwhile, the Mexico vs. South Korea match (1-0) and the Czechia vs. South Africa game (1-1) were both lower-scoring. That means the over/under is at an even 14-14 record during the World Cup.  

Once again, though, the “both teams to score” prop continues to hit. That pick cashed twice more yesterday, bringing the overall record to 19-9 throughout the tournament. Both teams have now scored in 14 of the last 20 matches as well.