Jun 16, 2026
World Cup bets today: Five group stage picks for Tuesday ft. Norway vs. Iraq [6/16/2026]
Read Article Best World Cup anytime goalscorer picks: Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi for Tuesday, June 16
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get anytime goal scorer predictions today backed by expert analysis of Tuesday's Group Stage slate on 6/16.
Our World Cup anytime goalscorer picks and predictions for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, are live, with Norway's Erling Haaland projected as the most likely player to score in today's Group Stage action.
These projections utilize detailed goalscorer stats, including expected goals (xG), shot frequency, and expected starting lineups, forming part of our daily World Cup player projections.
Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe lead Tuesday's most likely goalscorers, while we also highlight today's top betting picks by comparing the latest odds to model-generated probabilities.
World Cup anytime goalscorer predictions for June 16, 2026
- Erling Haaland (Norway): 55.7% probability
- Lionel Messi (Argentina): 40.2%
- Kylian Mbappe (France): 38.4%
- Alexander Sorloth (Norway): 33.3%
- Lautaro Martinez (Argentina): 30.7%
- Michael Olise (France): 24.6%
- Ousmane Dembele (France): 24.6%
- Antonio Nusa (Norway): 23.3%
- Desire Doue (France): 22.1%
- Thiago Almada (Argentina): 18.7%
Tuesday's anytime goalscorer picks [6/16/2026]
Dimers Pro's 10,000-simulation model, factoring in defensive form and tactical matchups, surfaces today's highest-rated goalscorer props.
- David Alaba (Austria): 5.7% edge at +1300 odds
- William Saliba (France): 2.0% edge at +2500 odds
- Kristoffer Ajer (Norway): 2.0% edge at +1700 odds
- Lisandro Martinez (Argentina): 1.8% edge at +2000 odds
Although he doesn't feature in today’s top 10 most likely scorers, Austria's David Alaba rates as a significant value play at +1300, showing 5.7% edge.
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Conclusion: Betting on Tuesday's World Cup goalscorers
For the Group Stage action on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Erling Haaland, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe head our anytime goalscorer projections, while David Alaba of Austria stands out as the strongest value play at +1300.
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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