Australia vs Turkey: World Cup 2026 Betting Tips & Predictions
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Turkey return to the World Cup for the first time since 2002 when they open their Group D campaign against Australia at BC Place in Vancouver. Kick-off is in the early hours of Sunday 14 June for UK viewers.
Vincenzo Montella's young, talented side arrive as the favourites, while Tony Popovic's Socceroos will look to spring a surprise on a neutral stage.
You can compare the best World Cup free bets from UK bookmakers before backing any of the picks below.
Australia vs Turkey Tips
Here are our top three World Cup betting tips and the best free bets ahead of this game.
Tip 1: Turkey to Win
Turkey are the clear favourites and it is easy to see why. Montella has assembled one of the most exciting young squads in the tournament, spearheaded by Real Madrid's Arda Guler and Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz, with the vastly experienced Hakan Calhanoglu in midfield.
Their form going in is strong, with just one defeat in their last seven matches and that coming against Spain. They warmed up with a 2-1 win over Venezuela and reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals, so this is a side trending in the right direction.
Australia are organised under Popovic but they have lost creative midfielder Riley McGree to a hamstring injury and managed only a 1-0 friendly defeat to Mexico in their build-up. Turkey's superior individual quality should tell over 90 minutes.
Tip 2: Kenan Yildiz to Score Anytime
With the win banked in Tip 1, the second pick raises the ambition to a proper double-figure-friendly price. Kenan Yildiz to score anytime comes in at 2/1, which beats backing a short, odds-on goals line.
The Juventus forward is one of the brightest young talents in the tournament and a regular goal threat from the left. Against an Australia side missing creative midfielder Riley McGree, Turkey's attackers should get their chances.
Turkey are expected to control this game and carry the greater cutting edge, so it makes sense to take a price on their most dangerous runner finding the net. At 2/1 there is plenty of value if he is on song.
Tip 3: Turkey to Win, Arda Guler to Score or Assist & Under 3.5 Goals
Our bet builder pulls the day's themes together. We expect Turkey to win a low-scoring game, with their creative talisman involved in the goal.
Arda Guler is the man who makes Turkey tick. The Real Madrid playmaker has the vision and quality to unlock a stubborn Australia defence, whether with a goal or the final pass.
Under 3.5 goals keeps things sensible, covering a 2-1 or 3-0 Turkey win while keeping the lean towards a controlled victory. The three legs all point the same way, and the exact combined price will be confirmed in your bet slip.
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