BC Place will be the centre of attention when Australia and Turkey lock horns in their opening Group D match at the 2026 World Cup. As Turkey boss Vincenzo Montella has a number of top-class players to choose from, we predict a 2-1 away win. The Socceroos have now qualified for six consecutive World Cup finals and will be eager to make a positive start in Vancouver. St. Pauli midfielder Jackson Irvine is expected to be one of Australia's key players, while Western Sydney Wanderers forward Brandon Borrello failed to make the final squad. Defensively, the nominal hosts have conceded just 1.0 goal per game across their last ten outings, while averaging 1.4 goals scored.
Turkey head into their World Cup opener as one of the most exciting teams in the group. Real Madrid star Arda Guler and Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz are expected to play main roles, while the return of experienced midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu from injury is a major boost for Vincenzo Montella's side. Turkey have won seven of their last ten matches, averaging 2.3 goals per game and 3.6 total goals per match. Their attacking strength is further highlighted by an expected goals figure of 1.58, making them a dangerous opponent for any side.
As Turkey arrive in stronger form and possess greater attacking quality, Away Win is our main betting tip for this match, alongside Turkey Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (Turkey's last ten matches have averaged an impressive 3.6 goals).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Sunday 14 June 2026 at 05:00.
What is our Australia vs Turkey prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Australia 1 - 2 Turkey
Australia vs Turkey Betting Tips
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1000 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -334 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Deniz Gul @ 187 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Deniz Gul @ 550 Odds
- To be Booked: Cameron Devlin @ 220 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Australia +1.5 @ -250 Odds
- European Handicap: Australia +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Türkiye to Win @ -400 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Türkiye - No @ -163 Odds
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View OfferAustralia Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwlllwwl | 1.80 |
| Home | www | 3.00 |
| Away | wwwllll | 1.29 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 100% | 43% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.67 | 2.29 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 2.33 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.00 | 0.33 | 1.29 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 43% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 67% | 14% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 43% |
| Expected Goals | 0.85 | 1.02 | 0.77 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.32 | 0.96 | 1.47 |
Turkey Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwlwwwdwww | 2.20 |
| Home | lwwww | 2.40 |
| Away | lwwdw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 80% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 3.60 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.30 | 2.20 | 2.40 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.40 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.74 | 1.42 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.27 | 1.17 | 1.37 |
Australia vs Turkey Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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