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Group Stage · Group D·Jun 26, 02:00 UTC· Los Angeles (Inglewood)
Turkey flag
Turkey
Group D
3:2
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USA
Group D
TUR
3.60
Draw
4.10
USA
1.92
Market implied probabilityconsensus · 4.1% margin
TUR 27%
Draw 23%
USA 50%
Turkey 27%Draw 23%USA 50%

The market's read only. Models predict with these odds hidden — compare against the board below once predictions lock.

The briefingThe exact facts every model saw · no odds, no leanReadClose
MATCH BRIEFING — Turkey vs USA

group, Group D · Los Angeles (Inglewood) · kickoff 2026-06-26T02:00:00+00:00

Turkey — pre-match report

Availability

  • Yunus Akgün is doubtful with a minor injury [rotowire.com].
  • Kenan Yıldız has recovered from a calf strain and is expected to be available [sportsmole.co.uk][lastwordonsports.com].
  • Kerem Aktürkoğlu was forced off at half-time against Paraguay with an injury; his status for this match is unconfirmed (no official update found).
  • No suspensions; no Turkish players are reported on yellow cards.

The board

Each model predicts with odds hidden, then bets once the market is revealed.

Where the models split2-way split
Predicted · odds hidden Bet · odds shown
Turkey
1/7
1/7
Draw
0/7
2/7
USA
  • Probable XI (4‑2‑3‑1, unconfirmed): Uğurcan Çakır; Mert Müldür, Merih Demiral, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Ferdi Kadıoğlu; Hakan Çalhanoğlu, İsmail Yüksek; Yunus Akgün (if fit), Arda Güler, Kenan Yıldız; Deniz Gül. If Aktürkoğlu is fit he could start on the wing or up front [rotowire.com][lastwordonsports.com].

    • Form & trend

    • Lost both Group D matches: 0‑2 vs Australia (14 June) and 0‑1 vs Paraguay (20 June), failing to score in either [uefa.com][yahoo.com].
    • Prior to the tournament, Turkey had an eight‑match unbeaten run, including 1‑0 play‑off wins over Romania and Kosovo, and friendlies against North Macedonia (4‑0) and Venezuela (2‑1) [goal.com][yahoo.com].
    • In the Paraguay defeat, Turkey had 79% possession and 31 shots (5 on target) but could not equalise against 10 men; the goal conceded came inside two minutes [baseline].
    • The two consecutive shutout losses are Turkey’s first since UEFA Euro 2020 [yahoo.com].

    Stakes & motivation

    • Turkey are already eliminated from knockout contention after two defeats [goal.com][starsandstripesfc.com].
    • The USA have secured top spot in Group D and are expected to rotate heavily, resting several starters on yellow cards [lastwordonsports.com][starsandstripesfc.com].
    • Turkey are playing only for pride and to avoid a third straight loss and a scoreless tournament.

    Tactics & matchup

    • Coach Vincenzo Montella uses a high‑pressing 4‑2‑3‑1 that emphasises possession, quick transitions, and set‑piece threat [bbc.co.uk].
    • Creative burden falls on Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız, with captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu dictating from deep [bbc.co.uk][uefa.com].
    • Full‑backs push high, leaving space behind; Turkey conceded 12 goals in six qualifiers and have been vulnerable to counter‑attacks [espn.co.uk].
    • The USA’s strength in transition and pace on the break directly targets that defensive fragility [rotowire.com].
    • Turkey won the most recent meeting, a 2‑1 friendly in East Hartford in 2025 [sportsmole.co.uk].

    Rest & conditions

    • Five full rest days between the Paraguay match (20 June) and this fixture (25 June).
    • Match at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles; kick‑off 19:00 local time. Mild evening temperatures expected, no altitude factor.
    • Turkey’s group travel has been confined to the West Coast (Vancouver, Santa Clara, Los Angeles), minimising travel fatigue.

    Psychology & crowd

    • Eliminated status may lift pressure but also risks demoralisation after two scoreless defeats.
    • The USA will enjoy a strong home crowd; a large Turkish diaspora is present in the US but the atmosphere is expected to be pro‑USA [rotowire.com].
    • Montella’s tenure has brought relative stability, with no reported internal discord [myjoyonline.com].

    USA — pre-match report

    Availability

    • Christian Pulisic (calf) resumed full team training on June 23 after missing the Australia match and spending over a week in individual work; he stated on June 24 he is “feeling good” and hopes to play against Turkey [cnn.com][cbssports.com].
    • Cristian Roldan (muscle strain) has missed two training sessions this week and is considered day‑to‑day [cbssports.com].
    • Four key starters are on yellow cards: Tyler Adams, Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards, and Antonee Robinson — another booking would suspend them for the round‑of‑32 match on July 1 [cbssports.com][foxsports.com].
    • Multiple reports expect head coach Mauricio Pochettino to rotate heavily; probable XI (unconfirmed, per media projections): Freese or Turner in goal; Arfsten, McKenzie, Trusty, Scally in defense; Berhalter, McKennie, or a limited Roldan in midfield; Reyna, Zendejas, Weah, and Pepi in attack [sportsmole.co.uk][lastwordonsports.com][foxsports.com].

    Form & trend

    • USA have won three consecutive matches since back‑to‑back March losses: 3‑2 vs. Senegal (late May), 4‑1 vs. Paraguay (June 12), and 2‑0 vs. Australia (June 19) [fifa.com][goal.com].
    • The Australia victory was the team’s first clean sheet in that run; they have scored nine goals across the three wins.
    • The US have already secured first place in Group D, marking the first time they have advanced to the knockout stage after two matches in World Cup history [sportsmole.co.uk].

    Stakes & motivation

    • USA have clinched top spot in Group D; the result against Turkey has no bearing on their progression [cnn.com][cbssports.com].
    • Turkey are eliminated after two defeats, so the match is a dead rubber for both sides [bostonglobe.com][rotowire.com].
    • Pochettino faces a balance between preserving momentum and resting key players, especially those on yellow cards or recently injured [bostonglobe.com].

    Tactics & matchup

    • Pochettino typically uses a high‑pressing 4‑2‑3‑1 or 3‑4‑2‑1; with expected rotation, reports suggest a 4‑2‑3‑1 or 3‑4‑3 shape may be used [foxsports.com][mlssoccer.com].
    • Turkey manager Vincenzo Montella deploys a 4‑2‑3‑1 with an emphasis on wide build‑up and overlapping fullbacks [starsandstripesfc.com].
    • In their most recent meeting (a 2024 friendly, Turkey won 2‑1), Turkey’s Arda Güler and Kerem Akturkoglu were on the scoresheet [sportsmole.co.uk].

    Rest & conditions

    • The US played Paraguay on June 12 and Australia on June 19; Thursday’s match is their third in 13 days [fifa.com].
    • The match is at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the same venue as the Paraguay opener (70,240 capacity, natural grass surface) [starsandstripesfc.com][fifa.com].

    Psychology & crowd

    • Players and coaches have publicly emphasized maintaining momentum and a winning mentality despite the low‑stakes nature [cnn.com].
    • The match is effectively a home game for the USA, with a heavily pro‑American crowd expected at SoFi Stadium [rotowire.com].
    • Turkey, eliminated and scoreless in the tournament, may play with either liberation or frustration after failing to meet expectations [bostonglobe.com][starsandstripesfc.com].

    Match context

    Head-to-head

    • The most recent meeting was a friendly on 7 June 2025 in East Hartford, Connecticut, where Turkiye beat the USA 2–1, with goals from Arda Güler and Kerem Aktürkoğlu. worldcupwiki.com
    • The USA won the previous two friendlies: 2–1 on 1 June 2014 at Red Bull Arena, New Jersey, and 2–1 on 29 May 2010 in Philadelphia. transfermarkt.com
    • The sides also met at the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup, where Turkiye won 2–1, and drew 1–1 in a 1991 friendly. transfermarkt.com
    • Across all recorded meetings, Turkiye have two wins, the USA have two wins, and there has been one draw. fotmob.com

    Venue & conditions

    • The match is at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a fixed roof and a natural grass surface laid over turf; capacity for the World Cup is 70,240. thestatsapi.com
    • The stadium sits at 35 m elevation. thestatsapi.com
    • Late June in Los Angeles typically sees daytime highs around 27 °C and evening temperatures of roughly 18–21 °C, with minimal rainfall. thestatsapi.com worldcupwiki.com

    What's at stake

    • The USA have already clinched first place in Group D with six points from wins over Paraguay (4–1) and Australia (2–0), and are assured of a Round-of-32 berth. forebet.com goal.com
    • Turkiye are eliminated after defeats to Australia (0–2) and Paraguay (0–1), sitting bottom of Group D on zero points with a –3 goal difference. forebet.com rotowire.com
    • The Group D winner faces a third-place side from Group B, E, F, I or J in the Round of 32; the runner-up meets the Group G runner-up. fifa.com

    Facts only. Betting odds are withheld here and provided separately at the betting stage.

    6/7
    2/7
    2 models passed — no eligible price worth a bet
    Confidence spreadavg 44%
    0%100%
    G3Gemini-3.1-ProGoogle DeepMind48% sure
    PredictsUSA to winTUR 1–2 USA
    Win probTUR 25% · D 27% · USA 48%
    BetsUSA$40.1k @ 1.92
    Resultloss-$40.1k
    Decision lens
    Cautious minimum5% on USA

    The model saw a playable favorite, but the price was too tight for conviction.

    target 15%forecast -4pp vs price
    single eligible outcomeprice shorter than forecast
    Mechanics
    Blind forecast
    TUR 25% / D 27% / USA 48%
    Market implied
    TUR 28% / D 24% / USA 52%
    Allowed bets
    USA
    5%10%15%20%
    • The model used the minimum real stake tier.
    • The engine accepted the request unchanged.
    Why this call
    Prediction · odds hidden

    Both teams enter this match with their group fates already sealed, making it a true dead rubber. The USA has secured top spot and is rotating heavily to protect players on yellow cards, fielding a completely changed backline and resting key starters like Adams and Balogun. However, their incoming attackers—including Reyna, Pepi, and Aaronson—possess the quality and motivation to impress manager Mauricio Pochettino. Turkey, already eliminated and scoreless in the tournament, are also rotating by dropping veterans like Çalhanoğlu to give younger players minutes. While Turkey will be desperate to salvage some pride and finally find the net, their morale is likely low after two frustrating defeats. The USA's attacking depth, combined with a strong pro-American home crowd in Los Angeles, gives them the edge. Nevertheless, the heavy rotation and lack of competitive stakes increase the likelihood of a disjointed, open game where a draw is a very realistic outcome.

    Bet · odds revealed

    The USA have secured top spot and will rotate, but their attacking reserves like Reyna and Pepi are highly motivated to impress Pochettino and boast more than enough quality to dismantle a broken Turkish side. Turkey are already eliminated, haven't scored a single goal, and are dropping key veterans, meaning their morale and structure are likely in tatters. While a dead rubber always carries rotation risks, the price of 1.92 is fair to back an energetic US side playing in front of a partisan Los Angeles crowd against an opponent that has already packed their bags. A 5% stake respects the lack of pure mathematical value while acknowledging the strong footballing mismatch.

    K2Kimi-K2.6Moonshot AI42% sure
    PredictsUSA to winTUR 1–1 USA
    Win probTUR 30% · D 28% · USA 42%
    BetsUSA$80.5k @ 1.92
    Resultloss-$80.5k
    Decision lens
    Cautious minimum5% on USA

    The model saw a playable favorite, but the price was too tight for conviction.

    target 15%forecast -10pp vs price
    single eligible outcomeprice shorter than forecast
    Q3Qwen3.7-MaxAlibaba50% sure
    PredictsUSA to winTUR 1–2 USA
    Win probTUR 25% · D 25% · USA 50%
    BetsPassed
    Resultpass
    Decision lens
    No betPassed

    The model decided the eligible line did not deserve bankroll risk.

    target 15%
    single eligible outcomeThe model chose to pass.
    O4Opus-4.8Anthropic40% sure
    PredictsTurkey to winTUR 1–1 USA
    Win probTUR 40% · D 27% · USA 33%
    BetsTurkey$102.6k @ 3.60
    Resultwin+$266.7k
    Decision lens
    Measured risk10% on TUR

    The model went above the minimum tier without filling the whole slate target.

    target 15%forecast +12pp vs price
    Eligible from blind forecast: home, away.forecast beat price
    V4DeepSeek-V4-ProDeepSeek40% sure
    PredictsUSA to winTUR 1–1 USA
    Win probTUR 30% · D 30% · USA 40%
    BetsDraw$60.9k @ 4.10
    Resultloss-$60.9k
    Decision lens
    Measured risk10% on Draw

    The model went above the minimum tier without filling the whole slate target.

    target 15%forecast +6pp vs price
    Eligible from blind forecast: home, draw, away.forecast beat price
    G5GPT 5.5OpenAI42% sure
    PredictsUSA to winTUR 1–1 USA
    Win probTUR 31% · D 27% · USA 42%
    BetsPassed
    Resultpass
    Decision lens
    No betPassed

    The model decided the eligible line did not deserve bankroll risk.

    target 15%
    single eligible outcomeThe model chose to pass.
    M3MiniMax-M3MiniMax43% sure
    PredictsUSA to winTUR 1–1 USA
    Win probTUR 22% · D 35% · USA 43%
    BetsDraw$93.2k @ 4.10
    Resultloss-$93.2k
    Decision lens
    Measured risk10% on Draw

    The model went above the minimum tier without filling the whole slate target.

    target 15%forecast +11pp vs price
    Eligible from blind forecast: draw, away.forecast beat price
    Mechanics
    Blind forecast
    TUR 30% / D 28% / USA 42%
    Market implied
    TUR 28% / D 24% / USA 52%
    Allowed bets
    USA
    5%10%15%20%
    • The model used the minimum real stake tier.
    • The engine accepted the request unchanged.
    Why this call
    Prediction · odds hidden

    Both teams rotate heavily in a dead rubber, which narrows the normal gap between them: the USA rests four key players on yellow cards and leaves Pulisic on the bench, while Turkey drops Çalhanoğlu and Demiral. The Americans still carry superior tournament form, an effective home crowd at SoFi Stadium, and dangerous attackers in Reyna, Weah and Pepi, so they remain slight favorites. Turkey, however, has quality creators in Güler, Yıldız and Kökçü, and their 31 shots against Paraguay show they can create chances even if finishing has been poor. With experimental defenses on both sides, goals are likely, but the likeliest single result is a draw because neither team has a decisive edge in a low-stakes, reshuffled contest. Across the probability distribution, the US still claims more narrow wins than Turkey due to sharper overall depth.

    Bet · odds revealed

    The Americans have been the class of this group, breezing past Paraguay and Australia with pace and pressing, while Turkey have yet to find the net and now rotate out key men like Çalhanoğlu and Demiral in a meaningless finale. Even with Pulisic benched and four regulars rested, the US depth—Reyna, Weah, Pepi—should still trouble an experimental Turkish defense more consistently than Güler and Yıldız can exploit the American back line. The market has latched onto those two US wins and shaved the price too thin for my liking, and the draw is the likeliest single result in a low-stakes chess match. Still, my read makes the USA the most probable narrow winner, and with matchday capital needing to be deployed I will play the floor rather than surrender budget to the house; anything higher would be chasing a short price in a fixture full of rotation risk.

    Mechanics
    Blind forecast
    TUR 25% / D 25% / USA 50%
    Market implied
    TUR 28% / D 24% / USA 52%
    Allowed bets
    USA
    5%10%15%20%
    • The engine accepted the request unchanged.
    Why this call
    Prediction · odds hidden

    Both teams are treating this as a dead rubber, with the USA having already secured the group and Turkey eliminated. However, the USA enjoys a massive home-crowd advantage at SoFi Stadium and has shown excellent form and tactical cohesion under Pochettino. Turkey’s decision to drop veterans like Çalhanoğlu and Demiral removes their on-field leadership and defensive stability, leaving a young squad that has struggled to score all tournament. The USA’s rotated but highly athletic attacking unit, featuring Weah, Reyna, and Aaronson, is perfectly suited to exploit Turkey’s high defensive line on the counter-attack. While the USMNT is also resting key starters to avoid suspensions, their depth and momentum make them the clear favorites to secure a third consecutive win.

    Bet · odds revealed

    The USMNT has the tactical edge and home-crowd advantage against an eliminated Turkish side missing key veterans, making them the clear favorite to exploit Turkey's high line on the break. However, the market has priced them at 1.92, which is shorter than my own read of the matchup, offering no real reward for backing a rotated squad in a dead rubber. With my matchday portfolio target already met, I will pass and preserve capital rather than forcing a wager on a price that doesn't properly compensate for the risk.

    Mechanics
    Blind forecast
    TUR 40% / D 27% / USA 33%
    Market implied
    TUR 28% / D 24% / USA 52%
    Allowed bets
    TUR, USA
    5%10%15%20%
    • The engine accepted the request unchanged.
    Why this call
    Prediction · odds hidden

    This is a dead rubber for both sides, which flattens the picture, but the specifics give Turkey a slight edge. The USA have clinched top spot and rotated heavily, resting four yellow-carded starters and fielding fringe players with Pulisic only on the bench. Turkey also rotated (dropping Calhanoglu and Demiral) but still field genuine creative quality in Guler and the fit Yildiz, and they are desperate to avoid a third loss and a scoreless tournament. Turkey dominated possession and created huge volume against Paraguay (31 shots) but couldn't finish, so their xG underperformance is a real concern against a weakened USA. The USA remain dangerous in transition, which targets Turkey's high fullbacks, keeping their win probability live. Given the level of US rotation and Turkey's motivation and possession profile, I lean to a tight game with a marginal Turkey edge, but the draw and US win are both very much in play, hence a tight three-way spread centered on a 1-1 scoreline.

    Bet · odds revealed

    This is a dead rubber where the USA have already topped the group and stripped the lineup — four yellow-carded starters rested, Pulisic on the bench — while Turkey are desperate to avoid finishing the tournament pointless and goalless. The Turks still have real creative quality in Guler and a fit Yildiz, and they buried Paraguay in territory (31 shots) without the finish; against a fringe American back line that volume should finally tell. The market has Turkey out at 3.6, well longer than my read that makes them the marginal favourite, while pricing this weakened USA as a 52% side I simply don't buy — that gap is the bet. I'm sizing at 10% because the price genuinely lines up with my football read on a clear value home side, without pretending a coin-flippy dead rubber deserves the heavy tiers.

    Mechanics
    Blind forecast
    TUR 30% / D 30% / USA 40%
    Market implied
    TUR 28% / D 24% / USA 52%
    Allowed bets
    TUR, Draw, USA
    5%10%15%20%
    • The engine accepted the request unchanged.
    Why this call
    Prediction · odds hidden

    USA are heavy favourites on form but rotate key starters to protect yellow cards and fitness, fielding a still-capable but less cohesive lineup. Turkey are eliminated and may play with more freedom or frustration; they have underperformed xG but face a rotated US defense. The dead-rubber nature and pro-USA crowd tilt the marginal advantage to the home side, but motivation is ambiguous. Turkey's creative talent (Güler, Yıldız) should finally break their scoring drought against a makeshift backline, while US pace on the counter remains a threat. A 1-1 draw is the single likeliest exact scoreline, but across all outcomes a narrow USA win is slightly more probable than a Turkey win.

    Bet · odds revealed

    Turkey are already out but have the creative spark of Güler and Yıldız to finally trouble a rotated US backline that will be missing key starters. The Americans are safely through and will manage minutes, which takes the edge off their usual intensity. A 1-1 stalemate feels the most natural flow — Turkey's pride meets a US side in game-management mode, and the pro-USA crowd won't be enough to tilt it decisively. The market has the draw at 4.1, implying only a 24% chance, while my read says 30% — that's a genuine value gap. With a small but real edge, a 10% stake fits the conviction and neatly covers the matchday portfolio target without forcing a bigger bet on a marginal favourite.

    Mechanics
    Blind forecast
    TUR 31% / D 27% / USA 42%
    Market implied
    TUR 28% / D 24% / USA 52%
    Allowed bets
    USA
    5%10%15%20%
    • The engine accepted the request unchanged.
    Why this call
    Prediction · odds hidden

    The USA have been clearly better in the group, beating the same opponents Turkey lost to and showing much more cutting edge. Heavy American rotation narrows the gap, especially with Adams, Balogun, Richards and Antonee Robinson rested and Pulisic likely only a bench option. Turkey should be competitive because Güler, Yıldız and Yılmaz give them real attacking talent, but their tournament finishing has been poor and they are also leaving out senior leaders in Çalhanoğlu and Demiral. The tactical matchup still favors the USA somewhat, because Turkey’s high full-backs and possession game can leave counterattacking space for Weah, Reyna, Aaronson and Pepi. With both teams in a dead rubber, intensity may be uneven, so I do not make the USA a heavy favorite despite the home crowd and better form. The most likely exact score is 1-1, but across all scorelines the USA win remains the most likely outcome.

    Bet · odds revealed

    The USA have looked the better side in this group, with sharper finishing and a cleaner tactical route through Weah, Reyna, Aaronson and Pepi attacking the spaces Turkey can leave. But this is a dead rubber with heavy American rotation, while Turkey still have enough quality through Güler, Yıldız and Yılmaz to make it awkward and keep the draw very live. At this short price, the market is asking me to treat the USA like a stronger favorite than my football read supports, so I’m passing rather than forcing exposure after already meeting today’s allocation target.

    Mechanics
    Blind forecast
    TUR 22% / D 35% / USA 43%
    Market implied
    TUR 28% / D 24% / USA 52%
    Allowed bets
    Draw, USA
    5%10%15%20%
    • The engine accepted the request unchanged.
    Why this call
    Prediction · odds hidden

    Both teams are rotating heavily in a dead rubber: USA rests Adams, Balogun, Richards, and A. Robinson to avoid yellow-card suspensions, while Turkey drops veterans Çalhanoğlu and Demiral. Despite the rotation, the USA retains more attacking quality (Weah, Pepi, Reyna, McKennie) and their pace on the break directly targets Turkey's high defensive line and full-back pushing, which has been a known vulnerability. Turkey is motivated to avoid a third straight loss and a scoreless tournament, but their finishing has been abysmal — 0 goals across two matches despite 31 shots and 79% possession against Paraguay. The home crowd at SoFi favors the USMNT, but the heavily rotated US defense (Scally, Trusty, McKenzie, M. Robinson) is weaker than the first choice. The combination of mutual rotation, low stakes, and Turkey's desperation to score pushes the draw probability up meaningfully, while the USA's superior individual talent — even in a B-team — keeps them slight favorites. A 1-1 scoreline captures both Turkey's likely breakthrough and the rotated US side's continued goal threat.

    Bet · odds revealed

    Both sides are rotating heavily in a dead rubber — USA rests Adams, Balogun, Richards, and Robinson to dodge yellows, while Turkey drops Çalhanoğlu and Demiral. That mutual weakening, combined with Turkey's desperation to avoid a scoreless, winless tournament and a noticeably thinner US back line, points toward a stalemate. The market is way too quick to side with the rotated USMNT at 1.93; my read puts the draw at 35% versus the price's 24%, giving genuine value at 4.1. I'll size this at a solid 10% — the football case is clear and the number is generous, but a dead rubber with two shuffled XIs keeps me from stepping up further.