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 Saturday, June 20th. 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 6/20

Netherlands vs. Sweden – Both Teams To Score (-145 on BetMGM Sportsbook)

Today’s World Cup expert picks feature the Netherlands’ match against Sweden in Group F. The Dutch are slight favorites to win, but let’s count on both attacks to have some success. Both teams will have paths to score in what should be a competitive and up-and-down battle. 

In its opener, Sweden scored five goals in a comfortable victory over Tunisia. The performance showcased just how potent the attack can be at its best. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres give the offense a ton of upside as dangerous goal-scoring threats. The pair of forwards both scored in the first match while combining for eight shots and three assists. 

Facing the Netherlands is a notable step up in competition, but Sweden is still very live to score in this matchup. The Dutch defense proved to be vulnerable after conceding twice against Japan. The back line can be exploited as the wing-backs push up the field in attack. That could be trouble against Isak and Gyokeres, who can punish the Netherlands on the counter. 

Meanwhile, the Netherlands should be motivated to send in multiple goals and go for the victory. There’s some desperation for the Dutch side after tying Japan last weekend. The attack at least showed up at times, with two goals on 10 shots overall and six shots on goal. 

The Dutch attack can lean on Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen, and Crysencio Summerville to dictate the tempo and create goal-scoring opportunities throughout. Memphis Depay brings in playmaking ability as a super sub, too. Plus, Sweden’s 3-1-4-2 formation essentially welcomes scoring on both ends. 

 

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Top World Cup Player Props Today

Enner Valencia (Ecuador) – Anytime Goalscorer (-140 on DraftKings Sportsbook)

Let’s keep the World Cup best bets going with a player prop. Our World Cup expert picks feature Ecuador’s Enner Valencia to score a goal against Curacao. The veteran striker gets a favorable matchup against a defense that just gave up seven goals against Germany last week. 

Valencia was held in check against Ivory Coast in his first match. He only had one shot in the game and wasn’t much of a threat on the attack. However, that should change drastically today. Curacao’s defense got exploited by Germany, allowing seven goals on 26 shots. 

Of course, Ecuador’s attack isn’t as dangerous as Germany’s. Still, the Curacao defenders look unorganized and vulnerable throughout the game. Some of those issues should carry over into this match, especially with Ecuador determined to put in goals and get the victory after losing its opener. 

Valencia entered the World Cup as Ecuador’s all-time leading goalscorer. He scored three goals across three matches in the 2022 World Cup. The 36-year-old brings in valuable experience that should help him get on the scoresheet in a must-win scenario for his country. Valencia also put in six goals during World Cup qualifying for Ecuador. 

 

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Best Underdog Picks For Today’s Matches

Junya Ito (Japan) – Higher Than 20.5 Passes Attempted 

Our World Cup expert picks also feature a selection on Underdog Fantasy. Let’s roll with Japan’s Junya Ito to have higher than 20.5 passes in tonight’s matchup against Tunisia. This is a low bar for him to hit for a few reasons. 

Japan was dealt a huge blow when Takefusa Kubo left week’s match with a knee injury. He’s already been ruled out for this game, which leaves a sizable hole in the attack. It means Junya Ito is the most likely option to start in Kubo’s spot as an attacking midfielder/forward. 

Ito entered the last game as a sub in the 65th minute and was heavily involved in Japan’s attack down the stretch. He finished with a team-high six crosses and had the second-most touches of any Japanese forward. Ito was a difference-maker and he had 14 passes in those limited minutes. We should see him clear 20.5 passes with ease if he starts. If he enters a super sub again, though, we already know the usage will be high. 

 

 

 

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 goal scorer World Cup odds for today’s matches. The odds are via DraftKings Sportsbook: 

Netherlands vs. Sweden

  • Donyell Malen +160
  • Memphis Depay +155
  • Cody Gakpo +180
  • Brian Brobbey +175

 

Germany vs. Ivory Coast

  • Deniz Undav +145
  • Kai Havertz +145
  • Nick Woltemade +165
  • Florian Wirtz +190

 

Ecuador vs. Curacao

  • Enner Valencia -145
  • Kevin Rodriguez -120
  • Jeremy Arevalo +105
  • Jordy Caicedo +120

 

Tunisia vs. Japan

  • Ayase Ueda +155
  • Koki Ogawa +175
  • Kento Shiogai +190
  • Keisuke Goto +205

 

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. 

Friday saw multiple lower-scoring games. In fact, the under cashed in all four matches. That brings us to an 18-14 record favoring the under in the World Cup games thus far. Interestingly, though, all four games also ended in shutouts. The “both teams to score” prop was previously successful, but not yesterday. That pick is now 19-13 in the tournament.