Jul 5, 2026
World Cup player props today: Sunday's round of 16 props include Erik Lira [7/5/2026]
Read Article World Cup anytime goalscorer picks, odds ft. Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane for Sunday, July 5
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get anytime goal scorer predictions today guided by expert analysis of Sunday's Round of 16 slate on 7/5.
Our World Cup anytime goalscorer picks and predictions for Sunday, July 5, 2026, are live, with Brazil's Vinicius Junior projected as the most likely player to score in today's Round of 16 action.
These projections utilize in-depth goalscorer stats, including expected goals (xG), shot frequency, and projected starting lineups, forming part of our daily World Cup player projections.
Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland lead Sunday's most likely goalscorers, while we also spotlight today's top +EV picks by comparing the latest odds to model-generated probabilities.
World Cup anytime goalscorer predictions for July 5, 2026
- Vinicius Junior (Brazil): 30.8% probability
- Harry Kane (England): 29.0%
- Erling Haaland (Norway): 28.2%
- Matheus Cunha (Brazil): 27.2%
- Rayan (Brazil): 21.3%
- Raul Jimenez (Mexico): 20.0%
- Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil): 18.1%
- Julian Quinones (Mexico): 17.3%
- Alexander Sorloth (Norway): 15.3%
- Jude Bellingham (England): 14.0%
Sunday's anytime goalscorer picks [7/5/2026]
Dimers Pro's 10,000-simulation model, factoring in defensive form and tactical matchups, surfaces today's highest-rated goalscorer props.
- Erik Lira (Mexico): 2.7% edge at +5000 odds
- Marquinhos (Brazil): 1.9% edge at +2500 odds
Although he doesn't feature in today’s top 10 most likely scorers, Mexico's Erik Lira rates as a significant value play at +5000, showing 2.7% edge.
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Conclusion: Betting on Sunday's World Cup goalscorers
For the Round of 16 action on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Vinicius Junior, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland top our anytime goalscorer projections, while Erik Lira of Mexico presents as the strongest value play at +5000.
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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