Australia vs. Turkiye odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup picks, best bets from expert on 31-13 record

Get ready for an exciting matchup in the 2026 World Cup as Turkiye takes on Australia in Group D. The game is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. local time in Vancouver on Saturday, which means it will be an early Sunday morning kick in Eastern Time.

Turkiye has a powerful offensive squad that is expected to push host USA in the group, while Australia will look for another strong World Cup showing after advancing to the Round of 16 in Qatar in 2022.

The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list Turkiye at -145 (risk $145 to win $100) on the 90-minute money line, with Australia at +430 and a draw at +270. The over/under for total goals is 2.5. Before making any picks, check out the predictions from our expert on 31-13 record.

Our expert has studied Turkiye vs. Australia and just revealed his 2026 World Cup picks and betting predictions. He's leaning Over 2.5 total goals and envisions Turkiye being one of the more aggressive offensive teams in the field.

"Frankly, I think Turkiye will score early in this match, forcing Australia to play a higher press to fight back, leading to more goals. Australia won't go down without a fight, and we should have an exciting fixture on our hands.

You can head to SportsLine to see the expert's best bets for Turkiye vs. Australia, all from an expert on a 31-13 record on soccer picks.

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