The Co-Hosts Welcome The Socceroos To Seattle On MD2
Seattle Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Group D | Friday, June 19 | 8pm BST
Here at BetVictor News, we deliver the in-depth USA vs Australia preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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USA Vs Australia Preview
Having made light work of Paraguay on MD1, the USA will be looking to make it two wins from two when they take on Australia. The Socceroos are also looking to build on their fine win over Turkey who many considered as World Cup dark horses.
And with that in mind, it makes for very interesting viewing going into Friday’s clash in Seattle. The USMNT will be aiming to advance to the knockouts and a victory will ensure that Mauricio Pochettino’s aim is achieved.
However, the Aussies will be brimming with confidence after beating the Crescent-Stars last week. Not many predicted Tony Popovic’s side to defeat the more fancied Europeans but that goes to show that the opening round of the 2026 tournament has been a carousel of upsets.
The USA vs Australia odds imply a ‘home’ win is on the cards but it’s a game whereby both sides are likely to go at each other.
USA Vs Australia H2H Record
Over their four previous encounters, The USA have won twice compared to the Socceroos one victory with a single draw being played out. The most recent USA vs Australia fixture occured in October 2025 with the Stars and Stripes claiming a 2-1 win.
Coventry City forward Haji Wright scored twice to cancel out Jordan Bos’ 19th-minute opener. Prior to that, the US recorded a 3-1 victory in a 2010 World Cup warm-up with Edson Buddle helping himself to a brace.
USA vs Australia H2H record:
| 14 Jun 1992 | USA v Australia | L | 0-1 | International Friendly |
| 06 Nov 1998 | USA v Australia | D | 0-0 | International Friendly |
| 05 Jun 2010 | USA v Australia | W | 3-1 | International Friendly |
| 14 Oct 2025 | USA v Australia | W | 2-1 | International Friendly |
USA Vs Australia Team News
‘Captain America’ Christian Pulisic is the only injury concern for the USA who was subbed off at half-time of the 4-1 trouncing over Paraguay. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has even confirmed he expects the former Chelsea man to start from the off in Seattle.
As for Australia, Patrick Beach is set to start between the sticks after his clean sheet against Turkey last time out. Alessandro Circati, Harry Souttar and Cameron Burgess atre all set to start in the middle of defence.
USA last six in all comps:
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Australia last six in all comps:
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USA Vs Australia Predicted Lineups
USA predicted lineup:
Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, Robinson; Adams, Tillman; Dest, McKennie, Pulisic; Balogun
Australia predicted lineup:
Beach; Circati, Souttar, Burgess; Italiano, O’Neill, Okon-Engstler, Bos; Metcalfe, Irankunda; Toure
USA Vs Australia TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
USA vs Australia is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One (kick-off 8pm). Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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USA Vs Australia Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between the USA and Australia
- USA World Cup stats – Eight of USA’s last nine games saw both teams score
- Australia World Cup stats – The Socceroos have progressed to the knockouts on just two occasions
Top Betting Angles for USA vs Australia
Over 3.5 goals: 10 games in the 2026 World Cup have produced over 3.5 goals so far. Online at 13/5.
BTTS (Yes): Has landed in the last two H2H meetings. Available at 20/21.
Anytime goalscorers: Folarin Balogun (29/20) Christian Pulisic (13/8), Mathew Leckie (19/5) and Jackson Irvine (19/4) all offer value.
USA Vs Australia Prediction
On paper, it looks like a straightforward win for the USA but the Socceroos will likely be a tough and difficult side to navigate. And with that in mind, we are going to sit on the fence and call a 2-2 draw between the USMNT and the Socceroos.
Prediction: USA 2-2 Australia
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