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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Reviewed by Dave Garofolo
Complete World Cup 2026 odds and betting guide for today's matches, featuring Matchday 3 contests from Groups D, E, and F, on Thursday, June 25 to determine who qualifies for the Round of 32.
Matchday 3 of the World Cup 2026 continues today with six matches on the schedule, and this betting odds preview is designed to help you navigate Thursday's matches using Dimers' data-driven World Cup predictions on June 25.
Kicking things off are the Group E matches between Côte d'Ivoire vs. Curaçao and Germany vs. Ecuador at 4pm, then it's Group F between Sweden vs. Japan and Netherlands vs. Tunisia at 7pm, before the Group C nightshift matches between Australia vs. Paraguay and United States vs. Turkey at 10pm.
Thanks to DraftKings Sportsbook, we've broken down each of Thursday's matchups below in our World Cup betting preview, with everything you need to know about the teams, the players, the probabilities, the most likely score lines, as well as the sharpest player props for Thursday's six World Cup fixtures.
Today's World Cup 2026 odds - June 25
Dimers' World Cup 2026 odds refer to the forecasts and statistical projections made by our team of data scientists regarding the outcomes of not only the six matches on Thursday, June 25, but also the ultimate winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These predictions for the 2026 World Cup are generated by highly sophisticated machine learning models that analyze historical odds, data sets, player-specific performance metrics, and team-level compositions that delivered some outstanding betting results in Matchday 1.
Curacao vs. Ivory Coast odds
Kickoff: June 25, 4:00pm (ET)
The final round of fixtures for Group E features a crucial battle for qualification between Curacao and Ivory Coast. While Germany has already locked up the group, Ivory Coast is in pole position to secure the second automatic qualification spot. For Curaçao, nothing less than a historic upset will keep their tournament hopes alive as they chase one of the third-place wild card slots.
The predictive metrics establish Les Éléphants as massive favorites on Thursday to secure their passage to the knockout stage. Let's break down the moneyline values, goal lines, and top exact scores with an emphasis on the DraftKings betting landscape.
Group E standings & scenario analysis
Ivory Coast (3 pts, GD 0): A victory safely secures the second-place spot and automatic qualification. A draw would also likely see them through, but a loss leaves them vulnerable to being leapfrogged by Ecuador or falling into a risky third-place tiebreaker.
Curaçao (1 pt, GD -6): Trailing with a heavy goal deficit, Curaçao's only path to survival is to pull off a straight victory to hit 4 points. To have a realistic chance at a third-place wild card ticket, they must aim to win by a healthy margin to fix their goal differential.
Moneyline odds: Curacao vs. Ivory Coast?
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Ivory Coast is listed as an overwhelming favorite, making a straight moneyline play heavily juiced:
Total goals odds (Over/Under 3.5)
Despite Curaçao’s defensive struggles earlier in the tournament, the model heavily expects a more controlled tactical approach from the Ivorians to see the game out, favoring the under on an elevated line:
Top 5 exact scoreline predictions
The exact scoreline distribution reflects a strong expectation of a comfortable, multi-goal shutout win for the favorites:
- Ivory Coast 2-0: 13.8%
- Ivory Coast 3-0: 11.7%
- Ivory Coast 1-0: 10.9%
- Ivory Coast 2-1: 8.5%
- Ivory Coast 4-0: 7.4%
Summary: Ivory Coast enters this match as a dominant 79.1% front-runner. Since their moneyline odds offer minimal betting value on their own, looking at alternative markets is worthwhile. Given the model's heavy preference for clean sheets in the correct score data—where a 1-0, 2-0, or 3-0 win leads the way—backing Ivory Coast to win to nil or pairing an Ivory Coast victory with Under 3.5 total match goals on a DraftKings Sportsbook same-game parlay offers a highly logical and supported path.
Ecuador vs. Germany odds
Kickoff: June 25, 4:00pm (ET)
Running parallel to the Côte d'Ivoire vs. Curaçao fixture, the conclusion of Group E features a contrasting dynamic between Ecuador and Germany in New Jersey. While Julian Nagelsmann's Germany has already locked up first place in the group with an flawless 6 points, Ecuador finds themselves completely backed into a corner.
Despite a highly touted defense, La Tri has yet to find the back of the net, most recently dropping points in a frustrating 0-0 draw against Curaçao. The metrics heavily back the European giants to control the game, presenting a steep hill for the South Americans to climb. Let's dig into the numbers and look at the markets.
Group E standings & top-spot scenarios
Germany (6 pts, GD +7): Safely through as group winners. This fixture gives them the luxury of managing player minutes or experimenting tactically before the Round of 32 begins.
Ecuador (1 pt, GD -1): A win is absolutely non-negotiable to reach 4 points and give themselves a shot at automatic progression or a strong wild card ticket. A draw or a loss will ensure a disappointing and early exit from the tournament.
Moneyline odds: Who will win Ecuador vs. Germany?
On the standard full-time result board, Germany enters as a solid favorite despite having already secured the group.
Total goals odds (Over/Under 3.5)
Given Ecuador's severe profligacy in the final third and Germany's likely intention to control the tempo without exerting excessive energy, the algorithm places an incredibly heavy 68.4% emphasis on the match staying under the 3.5-goal ceiling:
Top 5 exact scoreline predictions
The exact scoreline distribution leans heavily toward narrow, low-margin German shutouts or a highly defensive draw:
- Germany 1-0: 11.1%
- Germany 2-0: 10.6%
- Draw 1-1: 10.4%
- Germany 2-1: 9.9%
- Germany 3-0: 6.7%
Summary: Germany is the definite 59.9% front-runner here, even with potential rotation on the cards. Because their straight moneyline doesn't carry much value on its own, utilizing the total goals market on a DraftKings Sportsbook same-game parlay makes total sense. Given the model's strong 68.4% lean toward Under 3.5 total goals and Ecuador's ongoing struggles to convert their chances, pairing a Germany victory with Under 3.5 match goals or backing Germany to win to nil stands out as solid options.
Group F and Group D World Cup previews
To preview the remaining four Group F and Group D matches scheduled for Thursday, June 25, head over to their respective match pages:
- Sweden vs. Japan (7pm)
- Netherlands vs. Tunisia (7pm)
- Australia vs. Paraguay (10pm)
- United States vs. Turkey (10pm)
To give you the most accurate and helpful information, this article has been reviewed and edited by Dave Garofolo through our fact-checking process.
Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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