World Cup Predictions Today: Germany vs. Paraguay Picks, Best Bets and Props (June 29)

Germany vs Paraguay Picks in Summary

• Under 2.5 Goals (+118)

The Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup continues today as Paraguay battles Germany at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Using FanDuel Sportsbook's World Cup odds as a guide, what are the best bets for this matchup?

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Germany vs Paraguay World Cup Prediction Today

Under 2.5 Goals (+118)

Paraguay came into the World Cup on the back of a superb defensive record in qualifying. The expectation was that they'd be super stingy and a tough team to score on. Well, that didn't play out in their opener as their defense got shredded by the US for four goals. But they've been great since then, and I think that ugly US result might be weighing into this match's outlook a little too much.

Over their final nine matches in qualifying, Paraguay allowed only three goals, and it's not like CONMEBOL opponents are a cakewalk as that nine-game run includes matches versus Argentina, Brazil and Colombia. Although Paraguay was chasing shadows versus the US, they responded by blanking both Turkey and Australia in a 1-0 win and a 0-0 draw in matches that looked a lot more like what Paraguay was expected to be this tourney.

Germany are a very strong side, one with some top-shelf attacking firepower. They put that on full display in a seven-goal thrashing of Curacao, but their attack came back to Earth a bit after that, scoring two on Ivory Coast and one versus Ecuador.

I think Paraguay's defense can keep the lid on Germany's attack for the most part, and a Paraguay attack that's mustered only two goals all tourney should have a tough time creating many chances versus Germany -- leading to a low-scoring match.

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When does the US play in the 2026 World Cup?

The Americans have completed their group stage matches, winning Group D. Their Round of 32 match against Bosnia takes place at 8 p.m. ET on July 1.

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The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Who is the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup?

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