Jun 19, 2026
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Read Article Best World Cup anytime goalscorer picks: Vinicius Junior, Raphinha for Friday, June 19
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get anytime goal scorer predictions today driven by expert analysis of Friday's Group Stage slate on 6/19.
Our World Cup anytime goalscorer picks and predictions for Friday, June 19, 2026, are live, with Brazil's Vinicius Junior projected as the most likely player to score in today's Group Stage action.
These projections use detailed goalscorer stats, including expected goals (xG), shot frequency, and projected starting lineups, forming part of our daily World Cup player projections.
Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Folarin Balogun lead Friday's most likely goalscorers, while we also feature today's top +EV picks by comparing the latest odds to our model-generated probabilities.
World Cup anytime goalscorer predictions for June 19, 2026
- Vinicius Junior (Brazil): 51.5% probability
- Raphinha (Brazil): 42.6%
- Folarin Balogun (United States): 37.0%
- Matheus Cunha (Brazil): 34.4%
- Ismael Saibari (Morocco): 28.7%
- Lucas Paqueta (Brazil): 25.5%
- Brahim Diaz (Morocco): 24.5%
- Kerem Akturkoglu (Türkiye): 23.2%
- Malik Tillman (United States): 20.8%
- Kenan Yildiz (Türkiye): 20.0%
Friday's anytime goalscorer picks [6/19/2026]
Dimers Pro's 10,000-simulation model, factoring in defensive form and tactical matchups, surfaces today's highest-rated goalscorer props.
- Chadi Riad (Morocco): 2.1% edge at +2200 odds
- Marquinhos (Brazil): 2.0% edge at +1600 odds
- Jacob Italiano (Australia): 1.7% edge at +1800 odds
- Ismail Yuksek (Türkiye): 1.1% edge at +1600 odds
Although he doesn't feature in today’s top 10 most likely scorers, Morocco's Chadi Riad rates as a significant value play at +2200, showing 2.1% edge.
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Conclusion: Betting on Friday's World Cup goalscorers
For the Group Stage action on Friday, June 19, 2026, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Folarin Balogun spearhead our anytime goalscorer projections, while Chadi Riad of Morocco stands out as the strongest value play at +2200.
All picks and predictions are derived from Dimers' World Cup goalscorer model. Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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